Keystone Community Services

Proud to be included in the The Constellation Fund 2024 grantees. And, to have our work on providing food support for our neighbors in need uplifted through their annual report. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/gnGQNvR7 * "MEETING THE NEED Georgi Nguyen, Keystone’s Director of Basic Needs, says the new, expanded food shelf building which opened in January 2024 has dramatically increased their capacity to serve more people and hold more food. Nguyen notes that even with the site’s increased capacity, they sometimes aren’t able to keep up with the tremendous—and growing—need in the community. However, with support from the Constellation Fund, Keystone has been able to add two bilingual staff positions for the food markets which, Nguyen says, has been instrumental in serving the local community. Nguyen estimates that, on average, 60% of shoppers are Spanish speakers, something she believes “They know it’s a safe and trusted space where they can come and get their groceries for their family. They know that staff speak their language and are able to help them navigate getting connected to resources.” Keystone has been operating since 1939 and has evolved over the years to meet community need. Today they are the largest food provider in the East Metro, having served 57,000 households in the last year alone. Keystone’s evolution and commitment to helping community members meet their needs to grow is a strong example of how Constellation and its partners are investing in lasting solutions." * #EndHunger #changemakers #leadership

Thank you! to the INFRA team for choosing to spend your volunteer hours with Keystone. You guys?rocked it on the Foodmobile ?? ...taking orders and managing the produce line, and you crushed it filling the orders and helping to restock. Thanks for making it a great day! #EndHunger #FoodAccess #CommunityPartners

Thank you Land O'Lakes, Inc. for your leadership on community engagement. 20,000 hours of employee volunteer time and more than 31,000 employees who volunteered in 2023 alone - fantastic! We are one of the many organizations who are so grateful for your partnership and leadership in supporting the neighbors and neighborhoods where we all live, work and play. And, thank you for sharing this internal reflection on your commitment to volunteer service. Excellent post. #CommunityEngagement #changemakers #leadership

Truly honored to be included in this incredible cohort of finalists and proud of the mission-focused work of Minnesota's nonprofit community. Thank you Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation and Bush Foundation for recognizing the power of community problem solving.

Keystone's Career Pathways Program is accepting applications for the 2024-25 school year. Business and entrepreneurship will be our focus this year. Career Pathways Program Participants: ? Gain interactive and hands-on training ? Have the chance to develop your tech and work readiness skills ? Use your creativity! ? Receive support and mentorship ?? Receive a Paid Summer Internship placement Click the QR code to complete an interest form. Share with a teen you know! #YouthDevelopment #mentorship #workreadiness #nextgen

What a thoughtful reflection on her time spent working with the Keystone Community Food Center and Foodmobile teams. Food insecurity remains a priority, with record numbers of participants visiting Keystone’s food shelf sites, Foodmobiles (mobile food shelf), and free farmer’s markets food distributions. What a great opportunity, so glad to partner with AmeriCorps. #EndHunger #NutritionForAll

TOMORROW - Friday October 4 - Minnesota United FC is hosting the club's first-ever Community Day at the St. Paul Cup. It all starts with a neighborhood cleanup, and then Great Lawn activities - like playtime with adoptable puppies! ?? and later in the day a community soccer clinic...all leading up to the big game! Fun day with an amazing community partner. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/gyMu62dv

What a Rock Star night of fundraising for Keystone's food support programs! Guests raised their paddles to help drive food security forward and had FUN - perfect night! Thank you to all the sponsors who make Keys to Success possible! And, a special shout out to Minnesota United FC for the appearance of PK Loon to greet our guests! Lots of "!" ??

This is THE week! Final preparations for the Keys to Success Gala...thank you to the sponsors who make our annual event possible and play an essential role in providing food support services and other critical resources to our community. We are so grateful for our title sponsor, Allianz Life, and their incredible partnership and commitment to supporting their neighbors and driving food security forward. ?? #EndHunger #NutritionForAll #HealthyEating

Today marked the 22nd Free Farmers Market held at Allianz Field since the event began in 2019. A HUGE shout out to our volunteers from Allianz Life and Minnesota United FC who helped to make this event a success ALL summer long and hit a landmark *10,000 households served* since 2019! Thank you for working hard to make sure our neighbors have access to healthy food resources. We are grateful for your partnership to #EndHunger. *With Adero Riser Cobb and Allison O'Toole