The mission of the Community Action Center of Northfield (CAC) is to promote a healthy, caring, and just community for all people through resources, advocacy and volunteer effort. CAC is a community-based, non-profit, human services agency providing and advocating for the basic needs of people and families in the greater Northfield area. Services and programs create a robust safety net for low-income families and include new and expanding services in Faribault; including food access, housing, employment services, clothing, emergency assistance, youth services, transportation, health care, and more. CAC provides a drop-in resource center where immediate response and support is available. A thriving and abundant food shelf serves thousands of individuals each year, including a weekly community meal. CAC owns and operates multiple housing projects spanning from emergency shelter to permanent supportive housing including ongoing intensive case management services with tenants. Partnerships with local employers allow CAC to connect individuals to job opportunities and enhance job skills. Additionally, CAC’s retail clothing store provides the entire community access to affordable clothing.

CAC is an equal opportunity organization. CAC believes that the most efficient and effective workplaces employ employees with diverse backgrounds. We strive to create a work environment where all employees and individuals, regardless of their race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, public assistance status or veteran status, can succeed and make an impact in the community.