When hunger threatens a family’s stability, The Open Door answers with fresh food, dignity, and neighbor-to-neighbor care. As Dakota County’s largest hunger relief organization, The Open Door makes sure everyone who needs it can access healthy meals—an effort that resonated deeply with Farmers Union Agency (FUA).
“As an insurance agency dedicated to protecting people, Farmers Union Agency sees fighting hunger as part of that mission. Food security is fundamental, so when families don’t know where their next meal is coming from, education, health, and financial stability all suffer,” says Josh Vickerman, President, Farmers Union Agency. “Like us, The Open Door believes in neighbors helping neighbors, and we’re proud to be part of that effort.”
The agency recently assembled more than 400 snack bags and collected nearly 2,000 pounds of food and household essentials, which is an amount comparable to what the entire city typically contributes. To further support the effort, FUA contributed $2,500, reinforcing its dedication to giving back to the communities it serves. Watching pounds of food and essential items being donated was powerful for the FUA team, but dropping off donations to The Open Door is what made the experience unforgettable.
With additional funding, The Open Door can put healthy food on shelves and in hands, expanding food access beyond the pantry and ensuring the nonprofit can respond quickly during emergencies or spikes in demand. Your vote can secure a $10,000 Make More Happen Award for Farmers Union Agency and The Open Door to keep healthy food on tables in Minnesota.
Our group donates monthly to th e Open Door. A contribution once a month is a requirement to participate in games.
Grateful for the fantastic work that the Open Door does in Dakota County. They are true HEROES!
Thank you FUA and The Open Door for the great work you’re doing to support your community!
Not surprised at all that FUA is doing their part to help those in need. Huge respect for the work you’re doing!
The Open Door does a wonderful job supporting our community and ensuring people have access to nutritious food.
I count on Open Door to get me through the month. It’s a wonderful organization.
Open Door, especially the Pop Up Produce – (both summer, and this year winter) has come in handy since I do not have a car to go to food shelf, but can take a bus to the Northern Service Center. This has definitely helped stretch my food allowance budget. Thank you for all you do.
What an amazing organization!
This is amazing!
Fantastic work being done!
What an amazing organization!
Happy to be a part of such a wonderful company that truly cares about the community we serve.