04/07/2026
We could not let National Beer Day pass without saying thank you to the amazing brewers that participated in Hops 14! These brewers donate their time and delicious brews to the event year after year, and it simply would not be possible without them! Show your love by making a visit to their taprooms real soon!
56 Brewing
Back Channel Brewing
Bauhaus Brew Labs
Broken Clock Brewing Cooperative
Castle Danger Brewery
Dangerous Man Brewing Co
Dual Citizen Brewing
Elm Creek Brewing Co.
Fair State Brewing
Forgotten Star Brewing
Gambit Brewing
Hackamore Brewing Company
Haggard Barrel
Heavy Rotation Brewing
Inbound BrewCo
Indeed Brewing Company
Insight Brewing
La Dona Brewing
Luce Line Brewing
Modist Brewing Company
Rail Werks Brewing Depot
Sociable Cider Werks
Wild State Cider
Little Thistle Brewing
Team Nevertheless
04/03/2026
Magnifi Financial went above and beyond to support Hops for Hunger this year! They hosted a food drive where they gave away Hops tickets in return for donations and collected 388 pounds!
Not to mention, they are a 50th Anniversary sponsor and sent a volunteer group to help set up.
They consistently show up for SACA, and we couldn’t be more grateful! Thank you Magnifi!
04/02/2026
Cheers to the crew who kept the party going and brought smiles to our faces during Hops 14! Big thank you to DJ SCALLYBRAD and Mike Dee for donating their time and services to make sure everyone had a great time!
03/31/2026
SACA Food Shelf is honored to be partnering with Strategic Consulting & Coaching LLC in many ways. Their team is supporting SACA during our leadership transition and with the hunt for our next executive director. Plus, they were a gold level sponsor at Hops 14! They're great folks and we're lucky to have the opportunity to work with them!
03/26/2026
Cheers to Takeda Pharmaceuticals for being a Golden Ale Sponsor of Hops this year! This is the first time Takeda has sponsored Hops for Hunger, and we're thrilled to welcome them to the Hops family. Thanks for supporting SACA.
📸taken by Suzanne Navarro Photography of our Fan Favorite Brewers Team Nevertheless
03/25/2026
Big thanks to Allegra - Arden Hills, MN who did ALL the printing for Hops this year and sponsored at a Bronze level. Shout out to Brian and Jeff who cleaned up our art and offered quick turnarounds when deadlines were tight! Highly recommend Allegra Arden Hills for your printing needs! 😊
03/24/2026
There is SO MUCH to share about the amazingness that was Hops for Hunger 14, so let's start with the award winners! 🥇🏅🥇
Best NA: Bauhaus Brew Labs
Best of the Fest Critic's Choice: Gambit Brewing Company
Best of the Fest Fan Favorite: Team Nevertheless
THANK YOU to all of the incredible brewers, volunteers, attendees, and supporters who came together to make a difference for SACA! Fundraising total coming soon!
In addition to supporting SACA, this event is about CELEBRATING LOCAL BEER! So get out there and support these amazing folks in their taprooms. The Team Nevertheless brew can be found at Dual Citizen Brewing
03/20/2026
GET EXCITED!! Hops for Hunger is today and there are still tickets available! Join us for local beer & cider tasting, the infamous beer wall, a kayak + weekend giveaway (!!!!) and photo opp! Lots of fun to be had!
03/19/2026
The Hops for Hunger Silent Auction is now live! Check it out now and bid on items from home! From gift cards, to a bike, to a river boat cruise, we have something for everyone!
Can't make it to the event? This is a great way to support!
https://southernanokacommunityassista.betterworld.org/auctions/hops-hunger-silent-auction
Bidding closes at 8:30 pm tomorrow!
03/16/2026
The blizzard may be over, but there are more ticket deals to be had! We are partnering with Magnifi Financial to on a food drive + Hops for Hunger ticket giveaway! Simply bring in a food donation to their Blaine, Columbia Heights, C**n Rapids, or Maple Grove locations to receive a FREE ticket to Hops for Hunger! It's a win-win!
This offer is for today and tomorrow only, so hurry in and snag this deal!