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Promoting a Healthy, Caring,
and Just Community for All

Food Access

CAC distributes over 1.75 million pounds of food annually. With a focus on fresh, healthy, and culturally specific foods, our community-informed, community-tailored approach ensures equitable access to food for those facing food insecurity.

Housing

At CAC, we offer a variety of options for people experiencing homelessness or housing insecurity and offer solutions to prevent eviction, stabilize crises, and find long-term housing solutions to create stability for individuals, children, and families.

Customized Resources

Each person’s needs are unique. Our walk-in resource centers in Northfield and Faribault are designed to offer support and resources that serve each individual in meaningful ways. No appointment is needed.

Neighbors Helping Neighbors

We are a local community organization serving individuals and families throughout Rice County. Since 1969, Community Action Center’s (CAC) mission has been to promote a healthy, caring, and just community for all people through resources, advocacy, and volunteer effort.

News & Events
Runway Revival Fashion Show 2026

4th Runway Revival sees more artists, youth than ever before

By Colton Kemp, Northfield News August 18, 2026 Charlotte Toft struts the runway wearing one…

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Northfield secures $3 million in state funds for Community Resource Center improvements

By Colton Kemp, Northfield News June 17, 2026 Both sides of the aisle came together…

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To everyone who showed up this spring — CAC thanks you

Dear CAC Community, April is Volunteer Appreciation Month and this year, we want to take…

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CAC’s vitality depends on the community — from volunteers to donations to program-specific support — so that we can continue to meet our neighbors’ basic needs.

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