Indigenous Food Access

American Indian Community Housing Organization (AICHO) received a grant from Essentia Health to support their Indigenous Food Market and emergency food distribution program, aiming to serve over 5,000 community members. In addition to increasing access to food, AICHO provides a broad spectrum of support for our neighbors in need including shelter, housing, and support services. 

Essentia colleague Amanda Casady presents check to AICHO partners at the Indigenous Food Market.

Fundraiser for Big Stone County Cancer Support Group

Colleagues at Essentia Health-Graceville Clinic recently participated in the Big Stone County Cancer Support Group Walk. More than $700 was raised through a baked goods fundraiser with an additional $500 donated by Essentia Health's Team Volunteerism program, which supports our colleague's volunteer work.

Essentia Health Colleague Volunteers in Action

They are at it again! Essentia Health volunteers are volunteering their time in the community. Recently (bottom left), Nutrition Services colleagues Mia Lundquist and Maddy Schintz help with the garden harvest at Lincoln Park Middle School in Duluth. 

Iron Range colleagues Autumn Haken, James Helms and Dianne Buhrow at the Mesabi Family YMCA's bike safety rodeo (Bottom right).