Food program offers free, culturally specific meals for people in need
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| 'Taste like home': Food program offers free, culturally specific meals for people in need | Minnesota Central Kitchen fulfills a need born of the pandemic, said Robin Menthie, the kitchen’s managing director. It’s a program of Second Harvest Heartland. Currently, the kitchen works with more than 100 partners — including restaurants, community distribution partners and culinary workers.
Unlike traditional food banks where individuals can pick up groceries, Minnesota Central Kitchen provides prepared meals. They also work to provide meals that reflect the community, Manthie said.
“We know prepared meals are very personal. And we want that meal to taste like home. So, we have food that’s made in the community for the community,” she said.
In addition to different ethnic meals, they also provide vegetarian and Halal dishes. Those receiving the meals can choose what they want and are not tied to one specific option, she said.
Homi is owned by Lopez, his father, also named Miguel, and Hortencia Reyes, the elder Lopez’s wife. They opened the restaurant 13 years ago. [Read more from MPR reporter Vicki Adame]
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