Hope And Purpose Inspired This Iconic Restaurant Chain In Minnesota
Purpose Restaurants opened its first concept, Hope Breakfast Bar, in St. Paul in 2019. Spurred by a desire to support workers in the food industry and to model community service, the founders of this inspired Minnesota restaurant chain sow hope in the Land of 10,000 Lakes.
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Since Purpose Restaurants was established, the company has offered meals to health care workers, community activists, and families in need, while also serving as a food bank and a community kitchen. The company’s charitable arm, Give Hope, has donated more than 2 million pounds of food, given away hundreds of thousands of free meals, and has distributed several hundred thousands in grant dollars to local families in need. Visit the websites for Hope Breakfast Bar and Purpose Restaurants to learn more about these inspired – and inspirational – Minnesota businesses, as well as menus, hours, locations, and how to get involved.
If you visit Hope Breakfast Bar’s original downtown St. Paul location, consider pairing it with a visit to the main branch of the city’s stunning public library. Nothing goes together quite like breakfast and books!
Have you visited Hope Breakfast Bar or another Purpose Restaurants concept? Tell us about your experience in the comments. What are some other Minnesota restaurants with unique inspirational stories?
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