Minnesota Vikings Foundation 2019 Impact Report

Arriving home after the first day of
school, a young boy walks up to the Vikings
Table food truck window and gets the
biggest smile on his face. To his surprise,
he’s greeted and handed fresh tacos from
Vikings running back Dalvin Cook.
In the heart of this neighborhood located
near the Vikings practice facility, The Open
Door’s produce stand has more than 8,000
pounds of fresh and healthy food ready
for adults and children. The Open Door
organization hosts weekly distributions
where no grocery stores are located
or residents may not have a means of
transportation.
Vikings Table returned five times to
this Open Door event over the summer,
making friendships and increasing access
to healthy food in a fun environment.
“
it's important for young athletes
to have food security and meals.
learning that so young and
getting the proper nutrition
in your body – you can become
whatever you want to become.
”
– dalvin cook, running back
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