40,000 Pounds of Donated Food Delivered to Eagan Food Shelf, Largest Single Donation in Organization’s History

Last Wednesday, March 11, 2026, a semi-truck carrying approximately 40,000 pounds of shelf-stable food arrived at The Open Door in Eagan, marking the largest single food donation in the nonprofit’s history and providing significant support to families facing food insecurity across Dakota County.

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The Open Door Braces for SNAP Pause Impact, Expands Emergency Food Support Across Dakota County

With more than 440,000 Minnesotans, including over 10,000 Dakota County residents, at risk of losing access to their Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits in November, The Open Door is preparing for what could be one of the most challenging months in its history.

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