VEAP

08/31/2026

A little back-to-school magic showed up at VEAP last Friday! 🎒✏️💚

We had a surprise visit from Tommie, the University of St. Thomas mascot, who stopped by to drop off school supplies collected during the Tommies’ first home football game. Talk about perfect timing—these supplies arrived just in time for the first day of school!

A huge thank you to every St. Thomas student who donated and helped make the drive a success. We love seeing students supporting students and helping local kids start the school year with the supplies they need. 📚

08/28/2026

Please note, VEAP's mobile pantry this afternoon at Dar-al-Farooq Mosque is cancelled. Thank you!

08/26/2026

Three photos, three great examples of what community support looks like at VEAP!

📦 A family connection: Our Finance Director’s son stopped by with a donation collected through his workplace at Medtronic. We love seeing VEAP support extend into workplaces and families!

🎂 A little birthday joy: The ladies at Point of France hosted a Doing Good event and packed 80 birthday bags for families celebrating a child’s birthday. Each bag helps make a special day a little brighter.

🛒 Pantry teamwork: The Thermo King team joined us in the pantry to help stock shelves and get food ready for the 150+ pantry appointments we see on an average day.

Different groups, different ways to pitch in—and all helping keep our pantry stocked and welcoming for our neighbors. We love seeing the many ways our community shows up for VEAP! 💚

08/21/2026

Looking for a fun way to support VEAP? Consider donating an item, experience, or service to the silent auction at this year’s A Place at the Table gala! 🎉

VEAP’s largest fundraising event of the year brings together hundreds of generous community members, and the silent auction is always a favorite part of the evening.

Do you have a product, gift basket, tickets, professional service, or unique experience to share? Your donation helps raise critical funds to support access to healthy food, housing stability, and supportive services for our community.

All donations are tax-deductible, and your generosity will be recognized during the event.

Learn more and submit your donation here: https://veap.org/blog/call-to-action/support-2026-silent-auction/

08/20/2026

We loved having the Rotary Club of Edina volunteers in the VEAP pantry earlier this month! 💚 Thank you for giving your time, lending a hand, and helping keep things moving for our pantry shoppers. We appreciate your service and partnership with VEAP!

Making a difference, one act of service at a time.

These Edina Club Rotarians gave back through volunteer service at VEAP Food Pantry. Thank you for helping strengthen our community!💙💚

08/17/2026

We’re excited to welcome two new Vice Presidents to the VEAP team! 🎉

Please join us in giving a warm VEAP welcome to:

✨ April Rog – Vice President of Program Strategy & Impact
✨ Nell Holden – Vice President of Operations

We’re looking forward to the experience, leadership, and fresh perspectives they bring to VEAP as we continue strengthening our programs and supporting our community.

Take a moment to learn more about April and Nell:
https://veap.org/blog/staff/announcing-veap-vice-presidents/

08/14/2026

Thank you to JCPP and the Richfield Police Department for organizing last night’s Unity in the Community event! 💙 We loved connecting with neighbors, sharing information about VEAP’s programs and services, and celebrating the start of a new school year together.

And of course, we couldn’t pass up the chance to snap a photo with Richfield Mayor Mary Supple! 📸

Thanks for bringing the community together, Richfield!

08/12/2026

We're excited to share that VEAP has received a $50,000 investment from to support our programs and help strengthen our community.

This generous investment will support VEAP’s ongoing work to help people access healthy food, achieve housing stability, and connect with supportive services—helping build stronger, more hopeful communities.

Thank you, Allianz Life, for partnering with us to help ensure more neighbors have the resources they need to thrive.

08/10/2026

When families face rising food costs, higher rents, and unexpected challenges, they need support they can count on.

That's why monthly giving matters. By joining VEAP's Sustainer's Circle, you provide dependable, year-round support that helps ensure neighbors have access to healthy food, housing stability, and supportive services—no matter what challenges arise.

While a one-time gift makes an immediate impact, a monthly gift provides the steady foundation that helps VEAP plan ahead and respond when our community needs us most.

Become a Sustainer's Circle member today and help create lasting stability for our neighbors.

https://veap.org/ways-to-give/sustainers-circle-summer26/

08/07/2026

Talk about spreading the love! 🥪

A huge thank you to The Amazing Chickpea for donating 813 pounds of chickpea butter and jelly sandwiches to VEAP's food pantry!

These sandwiches are a wonderful option for pantry participants looking for vegan and nut-free choices, helping ensure more neighbors can find food that meets their dietary needs and preferences.

Thank you for helping us offer a wider variety of nutritious, accessible food options for our community. We're so grateful for your partnership!