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Healthy food shelf transformations
SuperShelf transforms food shelves, creating welcoming environments where all people have access to healthy, appealing, culturally appropriate foods in the easiest and most dignified way possible.
Extension’s role
Extension's team of SNAP-Ed health and wellness coordinators work as SuperShelf consultants to partner with food shelves across the state using SuperShelf values and methods to make the healthy choice the easiest choice for all.
lead consultant.
Driven by our values
- Good food: We believe reliable access to healthy, appealing and culturally appropriate food will promote overall health in our communities.
- Respect for all: We believe client-centered, welcoming and positive approaches create dignified experiences that further equity in our communities.
- Collaborative partnerships: We believe mutual trust and fully engaged partners build strong, connected communities working toward sustainable systems change.
- Evidence-based practices: We believe excellence comes from thoughtful, rigorous evaluations, and replicable solutions.
- Systemic thinking: We believe influencing policy and processes at all levels drives transformational change in our food system.
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SuperShelf was developed by four founding partners:
- HealthPartners
- Valley Outreach
- The Food Group
- University of Minnesota Extension and Department of Family Medicine and Community Health
Founding partners work collaboratively with the SuperShelf Leadership Team composed of local public health and other health and hunger organizations.
- Hunger Solutions Minnesota
- Second Harvest Heartland
- Channel One Food Bank
- The Statewide Health Improvement Partnership / Minnesota Department of Health
- Office of Economic Opportunity / MN Department of Human Services
- Community Action Center of Northfield
- Ramsey County Public Health
- Foundation for Essential Needs
- HealthPartners
- Valley Outreach
- The Food Group
- University of Minnesota Extension and Department of Family Medicine and Community Health
- White Bear Area Food Shelf
2022 Minnesota Food Shelf Survey
Every 2-3 years, the Minnesota Food Shelf Survey provides a critical opportunity to gather feedback from food shelf shoppers and food shelf managers. The results from the survey inform food shelf services and hunger relief system priorities.
Reviewed in 2023