Open Cupboard

Invest in Dignity! 

Help us refresh our Today's Harvest Oakdale space by adding a walk-in cooler and more!

Since 1983, Open Cupboard has been here for our community. Now, we're asking you to invest in the next chapter of serving families with dignity.

 “Here, because I'm not spending the money, I don't have to limit them as much as far as what they pick. Especially fruits and vegetables. They get a little more freedom of choice. They like that. They love coming here." 

-Gina, Today's Harvest shopper and mother of two

We're raising $50,000 to transform Today's Harvest Oakdale with a new walk-in cooler—creating a true retail shopping experience where families like Gina's can browse fresh, healthy food with ease. 
This isn't just about storage; it's about respect.

Why This Matters:

Right now, volunteers must pause shopping to restock fridges from the front—disrupting the experience and limiting what we can offer. The new cooler changes everything: volunteers stock from the back, shoppers browse uninterrupted from the front, and we can offer more fresh food to more families.

Since opening in 2022, Today's Harvest Oakdale has supported over 1,860,000 individual visits to our market. Our community needs us, and we need this capacity upgrade to keep pace.

The Impact:

This project means more fresh produce, dairy, and protein available for families who count on us. It means shopping that feels normal, not institutional. It means safer, more efficient operations for our volunteers. Most importantly, it means we can serve more families facing food insecurity with the dignity they deserve.

Your gift helps us meet this moment. 
Together, we're building capacity to nourish our neighbors for years to come.

If you would like to learn more about Open Cupboard, you can visit our website opencupboard.org. 

If you would like to learn more about Today's Harvest, you can visit our website todaysharvestmn.org.