FOCUS Minnesota is a basic-needs assistance, grassroots neighborhood organization, providing help to those in need. We host weekly community dinners for the hungry, and also have an active clothing closet and food pantry. FOCUS Minnesota affirms and honors the image of God in every person, Christian, and non-Christian alike. We share our love for Christ and our neighbor indiscriminately. Our goal is to serve our neighbor in such a way that dignity is restored in our serving and giving. We believe empowering people to help themselves is fundamental, although temporary and/or transitional assistance is often needed and freely given. FOCUS Minnesota is a local center of FOCUS North America, a national nonprofit organization.