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Join CAPI for our final Fresh Produce Distribution of the season! Community members are invited to receive a cart full of fresh, nutritious produce at no cost, no ID or documentation required.

Distribution: Tuesday, October 6th, 1:00–3:00 p.m.
Numbers are handed out beginning at 12:30 p.m.
Location: 5930 Brooklyn Blvd, Brooklyn Center (parking lot)
Parking: Limited spots in our lot, additional parking on Beard Ave

Help us spread the word!

It’s the FINAL day of the 2026 Brooklyn Center Farmers Market season!

Join us today from 1-6 PM for one last chance to shop from local vendors, stock up on fresh produce, connect with neighbors, and celebrate another great market season together.

And to make our final market extra special, we’ll have a performance by the CAPI Hmong Folk Choir at 1:45 PM. Come enjoy the music and help us close out the season on a high note.

Parking lot across from 7200 Brooklyn Blvd, Brooklyn Center
1-6 PM
CAPI Hmong Folk Choir at 1:45 PM

Thank you to everyone who shopped, sold, partnered, and showed up for the Brooklyn Center Farmers Market this season.

You’re Invited! Join Us for CAPI’s Two-Part Grand Reopening Celebration!

We’re opening our doors and celebrating a new chapter at CAPI’s expanded Immigrant Opportunity Center at 5930 Brooklyn Blvd, Brooklyn Center! Join us for two days of celebration, community, and fun as we welcome everyone into our newly expanded space.

PART ONE: Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Friday, October 9

Join us as we officially welcome the community back into our newly expanded space! Enjoy food, inspiring speakers, a ribbon-cutting ceremony, and live performances as we celebrate this exciting milestone for CAPI and the communities we serve.

Planning to attend? Please register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/capi-grand-re-opening-celebration-tickets-1998384050490

PART TWO: Community Celebration
Saturday, October 10 | 11 AM – 2 PM

Bring the whole family for a day of fun, connection, and community! We’re opening our doors for everyone to explore our new building, meet CAPI staff, and learn more about the programs and services that support our immigrant and refugee communities.

Enjoy henna, a bounce house, tours of our newly expanded space, and more!

Plus, pick up your special event scavenger hunt to explore CAPI programs and connect with other community organizations. Complete your hunt for a chance to win a brand-new 7-quart Crock-Pot! We’ll have TWO winners!

And don’t forget: The first 75 visitors will receive a FREE 5-pound bag of jasmine rice, while supplies last!

We can’t wait to welcome you back, celebrate this new chapter, and share our space with the community. Bring your family, invite your friends, and come celebrate with us!

We hope to see you there!

Si quiere ser dueño de su propia casa, venga a nuestro taller “HomeStretch” el 10 de Octubre de 9:00 AM a 5:00 PM! Es gratis y en Español! Este taller es el primer paso para obtener el hogar de sus sueños!

¡Almuerzo incluido!

El taller le ayudará a entender:
-El proceso hipotecario
-El proceso de compra
-El proceso de ciere
-El proceso de inspección

La ubicación se compartirá después del registro
Registro: https://www.tfaforms.com/5182094?session=a16Up000002FGGDIA4

We’ve had an amazing season at the Brooklyn Center Farmers Market!

There are only two weeks left to shop local, connect with your neighbors, and enjoy everything the market has to offer. If you haven’t had a chance to stop by yet, now is the time!

Join us on Thursday, September 24 or Thursday, October 1 from 1–6 PM at 7200 Brooklyn Blvd, across from Brooklyn United Methodist Church.

We can’t wait to see you there and wrap up another great market season together!

Summer may be over, but we still have fresh produce to get into the community before fall is in full swing!

Stop by tomorrow, September 22nd, to get a cartload of free fresh produce at our food shelf parking lot at 5930 Brooklyn Blvd, Brooklyn Center. Event is open to all in the community!

Distribution: 1:00–3:00 p.m.
Numbers are handed out beginning at 12:30 p.m

We are hiring!

CAPI is seeking a reliable, community-focused, and relationship-driven Food & Nutrition Coordinator to oversee the day-to-day operations of our Food & Nutrition programming, including our Food Shelf in Brooklyn Center.

Learn more about the position and apply at: https://capiusa.isolvedhire.com/jobs/1860238

Two days. One new home.

CAPI’s expanded Immigrant Opportunity Center opens this Monday, and we want to celebrate with you!

Join us in October as we share our new home with all the partners, funders, staff, and community members who made this possible:

Friday, October 9, 3pm-6pm: Join us for our official Ribbon Cutting as we celebrate this incredible milestone with community leaders, partners, supporters and friends.
RSVP: shorturl.at/AbJty

Saturday, October 10, 11am-2pm: We’re opening the doors to the whole community! Come explore the new building, meet CAPI staff, enjoy food and music, bring the kids for activities, grab some giveaways and celebrate with us.
No need to register - just stop by!

Friday is the ribbon-cutting. Saturday is the party. And we’d love to see you at both!

CAPI Food Shelf + Locations Reminder

CAPI’s Lake Street office and temporary food shelf are officially closed as we prepare to reopen at our Brooklyn Center location.

Our food shelf will be paused September 14–18. For all other programs, clients will be able to come into the office at our Brooklyn Center facility on Monday, September 21.

Fod food sehfl, here’s what to expect:

Fresh Produce Distribution
Tuesday, September 22 | 1–3 PM
5930 Brooklyn Blvd, Brooklyn Center

Regular Food Shelf Services Resume
Wednesday, September 23
5930 Brooklyn Blvd, Brooklyn Center

Beginning Tuesday, September 29, the food shelf will have new weekly hours:

Tuesday–Thursday
9 AM–12 PM
1–4 PM

We’re excited to welcome our community back to our Brooklyn Center location! Thank you for your patience and understanding as we make this transition.

Join CAPI today for a Voter Education Canvassing shift from your own couch!

Through phone banking or door-knocking, inform your neighbors about this year's huge election, its upcoming Primaries, and resources around our immigrant rights! Experience of all levels are welcome. Lunch and training will be provided before the canvassing begins, so why not join us in empowering our neighbors' voices?

And if today doesnt work, or you want to get out in community, we have a lot mroe dates coming up.

RSVP to receive more details: shorturl.at/wSR3i