MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL, MN – The Minnesota Twins and Delaware North, the club’s hospitality, foodservice and retail partner since Target Field opened in 2010, today announced that more than $20 million in concession revenues have been reinvested back into the community through the organizations’ nonprofit volunteer program.

Beginning with the first exhibition game in April 2010, select concession stand locations for each Twins home game and Target Field event are staffed by volunteers working on behalf of a nonprofit organization (NPO); a portion of the proceeds from sales at these stands are diverted back to support that NPO’s mission.

“At Delaware North, we take pride in our long-standing partnership with the Minnesota Twins and our shared commitment to making a positive impact in the community,” said Pete Spike, general manager for Delaware North at Target Field. “The Target Field nonprofit volunteer program has made a meaningful difference in the lives of countless individuals through the support of more than 50 nonprofit organizations each year. We’re honored to contribute to this important cause and look forward to continuing our partnership with the Twins in creating a lasting impact in the community.”

“The Minnesota Twins operate to be a force for good in our communities, and we are truly grateful for like-minded partners such as Delaware North,” said club President & CEO Dave St. Peter. “Since day one, Target Field has set an industry standard for food and beverage, and thanks to the efforts of Pete Spike, Amy Palmer-Johnson, Teri Heath and others, we have been able to leverage this integral part of the fan experience to serve so many others in need away from our ballpark.”

Twins and Delaware North Nonprofit Donations – By the Numbers

Now in its 13th year (no attendance at 2020 Twins games), the nonprofit volunteer program at Target Field concessions run by the Twins and Delaware North has:

• Reinvested $20 million in fundraising dollars back into the community (donations are built on a formula of percentage of sales and number of volunteers provided);
• Helped dozens of nonprofit organizations each year with their volunteer efforts and fundraising activities.

For more on the impact the Twins’ and Delaware North’s nonprofit volunteer program has had on three longtime partners, please see the following page. To learn more, please visit twins.com/fundraising or contact Delaware North at [email protected] or by phone at 612-659-3983.

Achieving Dreams

Achieving Dreams is a nonprofit organization that seeks to increase the ability of youth and adults to grow and succeed in our community by providing funding for participation in organized activities that build positive self-esteem, assist in personal development, allow for artistic inspiration, and/or advance education. The organization’s model allows nonaffiliated individuals or groups to volunteer their time working concession stands at major events around the Twin Cities; Achieving Dreams brings anywhere from 65 to 80 volunteers every game, for all 81 Twins home games each season, plus any additional events such as concerts.

“When we started Achieving Dreams, we were looking to provide financial help to overburdened families and individuals so that they could participate in these important, esteem-building developmental activities,” Achieving Dreams President Eric Daggs said. “We saw there was a huge need for a program that could bridge the financial gap, while also being individualized to each person’s or group’s needs.

“Volunteers want to feel that their time is valued and valuable. For groups, the concession model is a guaranteed way to fundraise, without the guessing, in a fun environment. For individuals looking to spend their spare time doing something that is fun and has a tangible benefit for others, they get to come volunteer at a Twins game! People are generally happy and having fun at the ballpark, so it’s a wonderful way to give your time and efforts, while helping those less fortunate.”

Twin Cities Fundraising Association (TCFA)

Twin Cities Fundraising Association (TCFA) provides charitable grants to families and youth so that a larger number of community members can participate in youth enrichment including the arts, educational advancement, sports and religious activities. Grant funds are obtained by volunteering time at various sporting events in the Twin Cities area; TCFA brings about 25 volunteers to every Twins home game and major Target Field event.

“The partnership with the Twins and Delaware North has been an amazing experience, allowing our volunteers to earn money to support the local community and greater world,” said TCFA coordinator Brian Kroll. “The partnership has helped produce first-generation college students; built homes in Jamaica; and helped kids learn to play an instrument, discover a passion for dance and be involved in numerous youth sports. This would NOT have been possible without fundraising donations.

“On any given year, 250-plus TCFA volunteers can have an impact on thousands and thousands of others. Just think of what these opportunities could yield for our society in future years!”

The Islander Foundation

The Islander Foundation, which offers families a way to (1) help offset expenses for an individual DeLaSalle High School student or (2) help with “extras” desired by members of a particular school activity; the organization brings up to 12 volunteers for every Twins home game, along with major Target Field events.

“We are grateful for having a long historical relationship with Target Field, the Twins and Delaware North,” said Carlos Villagomez, the director of the Islander Foundation. “Many, many students have walked the halls of DeLaSalle and have graduated with the academic knowledge to excel at colleges across the nation.

“In all honesty, this would not have been possible for a percentage of our families without the volunteer program at Target Field. The program is making a difference for our neighborhood communities.”