Help Neighbors Today — Make Your Gift Count Twice

From March 1–April 6, CROSS Services joins the Minnesota FoodShare March Campaign, Minnesota’s largest community effort to fight hunger. Donations to CROSS Services during this time are counted toward a statewide total — unlocking additional funding for local families in need.

Every gift:

Feeds families today with healthy food and essential support
Strengthens the safety net for months to come
Multiplies impact — every dollar you give goes further through the statewide FoodFund

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Learn more about Minnesota FoodShare →

“People don’t always realize how much their ‘yes’ matters. You’re not just a donor. You are a witness of hope.”
– Barry Shay, CROSS Services Board Member

CROSS Services’ Impact in 2024

Family Visits to CROSS

Families Assisted Financially

Visits to Clothing Program

Client Services Provided

Pounds of Food Given to Families

Children Given School Supplies

Children Given Birthday & Holiday Gifts

Recorded Volunteer Hours

Ways To Give

Your gift goes beyond providing food — it gives families stability and hope. During the Minnesota FoodShare March Campaign (March 1–April 6), every dollar you donate to CROSS Services:

Supports families immediately, helping them access nutritious food and essential resources
Bolsters the local safety net, increasing the funding we receive through the statewide FoodFund
Extends your impact, allowing us to serve even more neighbors in need

How to Give

Online Giving

Quick, secure, and with lower processing fees so more of your generosity goes directly to neighbors in need..

Donor Advised Funds (DAFs)

Recommend a grant to CROSS Services and support families in a way that fits your charitable plans.

Gifts of Stock

Donate appreciated assets and potentially save on taxes while providing essentials to local families.

IRA Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs)

For donors 70½ and older, a tax-wise way to turn retirement savings into hope.

Employer Matches RA Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs)

Double or even triple your gift through workplace matching programs.

Learn more about the ways you can give.

Thank you

Your support helps CROSS Services meet basic needs while enhancing the well-being of individuals and families in our community. With your partnership, we’re creating a place where every neighbor has access to nutritious food, supportive programs, and the relationships that help them thrive.

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Discover the Heart of Our Community

We invite you to explore the CROSS Services Blog—your window into the inspiring stories and impactful work happening in our local communities. Here, you’ll find heartfelt tales of volunteerism, community drives, and the incredible efforts of individuals and businesses making a difference.

Read about the pressing needs in our neighborhoods, find meaningful ways to get involved, and be inspired by the stories that showcase the true spirit of giving.

You matter here.