Mission

The Minnow’s mission is to deliver thoughtfully sourced & prepared whole food ingredients to Portland homes, provide the means to quickly make fresh, seasonal, delicious meals and ensure a positive environmental & community impact.

Vision

• Make healthy whole food meals accessible to all
• Facilitate connection to the land and the growers that nourish us
• Feature seasonal “star” ingredients grown with ecological practices
• Participate in the circular reuse economy
• Radically reduce food waste

Values

• Transparency: We offer a window into the world of biodiverse farming. We believe in sustainable sourcing, animal welfare, clean and clear ingredient lists and allergen accommodation.
• Sustainability: Tread lightly on the planet and the foodshed where we gather our ingredients, always looking for ways to reduce our impact and operate in sync with natural systems.
• Community: Participate in and add value to our local community and the communities where our ingredients are sourced.
• Respect: Treat every link in the chain with humanity and care. All of our makers, growers, distributors, employees and customers are partners.
• Honesty: When things don’t go as planned, we will always work to make it right.