Mac Community Engagement Center

Housing, Work & Food Justice

There are nearly 20,000 people experiencing homelessness every single night in Minnesota. Low-wage workers are fighting for fair, safe, and equitable conditions, yet 1 in 8 Minnesotans is affected by food insecurity. Housing, Work & Food Justice is about engaging in opportunities related to these these inequities, and forging a more just future through a holistic approach to economic development.

Engagement Opportunities

Click an opportunity below to learn more and express interest
Org NameNameThemesTimeframe
Catholic CharitiesSaint Paul Opportunity Center, Food & Meal Prep
Housing
When? Fridays, 2-5:45 pm (Every first Friday of the month)
Start Date? Next Friday, Oct. 10th
Episcopal HomesFinancial Literacy Presenter
Housing
Every other week, for one hour. Day of week can be at your convenience.
Hallie Q Brown Community CenterHallie Q. Brown Community Center, Food Shelf and Childcare Work
Housing
When? Tuesdays, 3-5 pm
Start date? As soon as possible
MacSharePack Food Bags, Customer Service
Housing
Wednesdays 4:30-6pm. Fridays 3:30-5:00pm
St. Paul Public LibraryRondo Community Library Tech Aide
Housing
When? Fridays/Wednesdays 3:30-5 pm (either/or)
Start date? ASAP

Meet the Community Engagement Organizer


Basil DiBenedetto '28
Hometown: Portland, Maine
Major: Economics and Geography
Happy Place: Maine's midcoast

cec-economicjustice@macalester.edu