Food that fuels
Fresh groceries, nutrition support, and neighborhood distributions shaped around dignity and choice.
Stronger starts
right here.
We connect neighbors with nourishing food, trusted mentors, and practical support that opens doors for the whole family.
Talent is everywhere.
Opportunity should be, too.
Northstar works alongside residents, schools, and local partners to remove everyday barriers and build lasting neighborhood power.
Food shared with dignity.
Neighborhood markets make fresh groceries easier to reach while giving every family the freedom to choose what belongs on their table.
38K
neighbors reached in 2025
86¢
of every dollar to programs
42
community partner sites
Three needs.
One neighborhood.
See all programs Youth who lead
Mentoring, tutoring, and paid learning experiences that help young people own their next step.
Families that thrive
Trusted navigation for housing, benefits, and emergency needs before a setback becomes a crisis.
Young people shape what comes next.
Mentors open doors, but young people set the direction through learning, paid experience, and projects rooted in their community.
We measure progress in possibilities.
For Amina, a pantry visit became a connection to after-school care and a benefits navigator. With room to breathe, her family could plan beyond the next bill.
See our impactYour next act matters.
A gift, an afternoon, or an introduction can move a neighbor from surviving to building.
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