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56 years of community service.
Sabathani Community Center’s food shelf distributes over 1 million pounds of food annually to approximately 32,000 individuals.
Recent News
News and updates
Zero to hero: Sabathani Community Center transitions to clean energy example and resilience hub
South Minneapolis’ historic Black community center had a zero energy efficiency rating, but is now becoming an example of green infrastructure and a potential refuge during weather emergencies.
Our Programs
Food Shelf
In 1975, Sabathani Community Center opened our neighborhood food shelf as an emergency food security resource for the community.
Goal:
unlimited
Raised:
$375.00
Clothes Closet
Sabathani’s Clothing Closet is an affordable option for our clients and community members to access clothing and household goods.
Goal:
unlimited
Raised:
$125.00
Active Seniors
We offer a complete program of social, recreational and educational opportunities for seniors of our community, featuring a robust and active Senior Program.
Goal:
unlimited
Raised:
$0
Community Revision
Sabathani’s Community Revision Project is one part of the larger 38th Street THRIVE Strategic Development Plan for the City of Minneapolis.
Goal:
unlimited
Raised:
$50.00
Affordable Senior Housing
We believe home changes everything. Tailored housing ensures our seniors stay in their community.
Goal:
unlimited
Raised:
$0
Workforce Strategies
Sabathani’s Workforce Strategies Program prepares participants for employment in livable-wage jobs.
Goal:
unlimited
Raised:
$10.00
Be@School/Stronger Together
Be@School, known as Stronger Together, helps children falling behind in school with individualized support.
Goal:
unlimited
Raised:
$123.00
We Believe that Together, We can Make a Positive Impact to Change Lives
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Mission
Our mission—grounded in our engagement with, service to, and advancement of the South Minneapolis community—is to provide people of all ages and cultures with essential resources that inspire them to improve their lives and build a thriving community.
Vision
Our vision is to be a vibrant leader with strong partnerships in a community where people of all ages and cultures can live, learn, work, and play in a healthy and safe environment.
Partnership
Hope is alive at Sabathani, feeding and fueling the hearts and minds children and families, and individuals across Bancroft, Bryant, Central, Kingfield, Lyndale, Phillips, and Powderhorn neighborhoods. We invite you to partner with us.
26915
people served at our Food Shelf in 2021. Service continued uninterrupted throughout the Covid-19 pandemic.
340824
pounds of food distributed in 2021.
5434
pounds of clothing distributed in 2021.
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We have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to define a new paradigm for our community that addresses systemic racism; rights historical wrongs; closes racial gaps in income, and wealth; and boldly meets the climate moment.
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Every man must decide whether he will walk in the light of creative altruism or in the darkness of destructive selfishness.
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Service is the rent we pay for the privilege of living on this earth.
Our Roots Run Deep and Wide
The Sabathani Community Center is one of Minneapolis’ oldest African American nonprofits. Founded in 1966, SCC is grounded in engaging, serving, and advancing the Black community, where people of all ages and cultures are able to receive essential resources that empower them to improve their lives and build a thriving community.
Food
Clothing
Housing
Feeding Hope, Fueling Community
Donate Now
Sabathani Community Center’s food shelf program provides food and nutrition items to nearly 10% of Minneapolis’ population – more than 30,000 are served annually. By donating to Sabathani, you are fueling our South Minneapolis community and the transformation of Sabathani into a community center of the future.
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Our Team
Career Specialist
Executive Assistant
Chief Financial Officer
Facility Director
Director of Programs
Human Resources Consultant
Chief Executive Officer