Feeding Our Future closes its doors as FBI investigates alleged fraud

The outside view of a restaurant with red awnings.
Safari Restaurant in south Minneapolis is a popular catering and dining spot. It became a site of alleged fraud through the nonprofit Feeding Our Future, according to a federal search warrant.
Jaida Grey Eagle | Sahan Journal

After a month of scandal involving search warrants, seizures and forfeitures, the organization called Feeding our Future has closed its doors.

A number of people associated with the agency are under investigation for improperly using federal money that was supposed to be spent feeding children and families during the pandemic. Some of those people under investigation have been part of Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey’s administration.

Cathy Wurzer talks with Sahan Journal reporter Joey Peters about the latest.

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