Feeding Our Future
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12 totalAimee Bock founded Feeding Our Future and served as its executive director. She was convicted on all 7 counts of wire fraud, conspiracy, federal programs bribery, and money laundering conspiracy on March 19, 2025.
Salim Ahmed Said co-conspired with Bock; his former restaurant (Safari) was a primary fake meal site. He registered six shell LLCs for the Jama family on January 7, 2021. Convicted March 19, 2025.
Abdiaziz Shafii Farah's Empire Cuisine & Market was the earliest and largest individual operator under FOF sponsorship. He enrolled in April 2020 and claimed $47.9M in fraudulent reimbursements across 30+ fake sites.
Abdikerm Eidleh was a FOF employee who solicited kickbacks from site operators and also ran his own fraudulent sites under FOF's sponsorship. Charged in 0:22-cr-00223.
MDE served as the state agency responsible for administering and overseeing FOF's CACFP and SFSP reimbursements from 2017 through 2022. MDE's single 2018 audit found serious deficiencies but was never followed up — enabling the fraud to scale.
Bock founded Feeding Our Future in November 2016 and served as Executive Director until the organization's dissolution in 2022. She certified fraudulent reimbursement claims, approved fake meal sites, and received kickbacks through the organization.
FoF was the approved USDA sponsor whose institutional approval enabled affiliated meal site operators (Farah, Said, and 70+ others) to submit fraudulent reimbursement claims. Without FoF sponsorship the fraud pipeline could not have operated.
FoF paid $871,514 to Handy Helpers March 2020–July 2021, classified in FoF records as office renovation payments. No legitimate renovation services were substantiated at trial. Payments continued ~5 months after Handy Helpers was administratively terminated by MN SOS.
Aimee Bock served as Executive Director of Partners In Nutrition (PIQC) in 2017 per 990 filing. She, along with Kara Lomen and Christine Twait, incorporated Feeding Our Future on November 7, 2016 while all three were employed at PIQC. Bock was subsequently fired from PIQC in 2018 for misconduct and continued operating Feeding Our Future, which became the central entity in the $250M pandemic nutrition fraud scheme.
Christine Twait co-incorporated Feeding Our Future with Bock in November 2016 while both worked at Partners in Nutrition. She later fired Bock from Partners in Nutrition in 2018.
HADEF's food site at 2722 Park Ave was registered under Partners in Nutrition sponsorship. The Feeding Our Future fraud scheme operated through multiple sponsors including Partners in Nutrition, with participants enrolling phantom food sites to claim USDA/MDE reimbursements.
Feeding Our Future II (EIN 86-1201700) shares the Rosemount, MN address with Aimee Bock's residence and the St Louis Park suite address with the dissolved main entity. Ruling date March 2021. Relationship is unconfirmed but proximity of timing and addresses suggests a connection to Bock or her operations.
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Feeding Our Future II (EIN 861201700, 5353 Gamble Dr Suite 320, St. Louis Park MN 55416) was the 501(c)(3) nonprofit that served as primary sponsor; received 7% administrative fee on all reimbursements; Aimee Bock directed kickback solicitation from site operators; convicted March 2025
Feeding Our Future's federal nutrition program reimbursements grew from approximately $3.4 million in 2019 to approximately $198 million in 2021 — a ~58x increase — driven by pandemic-era relaxation of documentation requirements and FOF's fraudulent enrollment of 200+ fake meal sites.
Feeding Our Future's federal nutrition program reimbursements grew from approximately $3.4 million in 2019 to approximately $198 million in 2021 — a ~58x increase — driven by pandemic-era relaxation of documentation requirements and FOF's fraudulent enrollment of 200+ fake meal sites.
FoF federal funds grew from $3.4M (2019) to $183.5M (2021); ~91M fake meals claimed across 299 sites
Feeding Our Future grew from receiving ~$3.4 million in federal child nutrition program funds in 2019 to approximately $79.1 million in calendar 2020 and ~$183.5 million in calendar 2021. 299 meal sites enrolled, claiming ~91 million meals served. FBI surveillance of one site claiming 6,000 daily meals observed approximately 40 actual visitors. Only ~3% of funds reportedly spent on actual food.
FoF federal funds grew from $3.4M (2019) to $183.5M (2021); ~91M fake meals claimed across 299 sites
Feeding Our Future grew from receiving ~$3.4 million in federal child nutrition program funds in 2019 to approximately $79.1 million in calendar 2020 and ~$183.5 million in calendar 2021. 299 meal sites enrolled, claiming ~91 million meals served. FBI surveillance of one site claiming 6,000 daily meals observed approximately 40 actual visitors. Only ~3% of funds reportedly spent on actual food.
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Feeding Our Future incorporated in Minnesota on November 7, 2016 by Aimee Bock, Christine Twait, and Kara Lomen — all then employed at Partners in Nutrition (also called Partners in Quality Care), a competing CACFP sponsor.
Feeding Our Future incorporated in Minnesota on November 7, 2016 by Aimee Bock, Christine Twait, and Kara Lomen — all then employed at Partners in Nutrition (also called Partners in Quality Care), a competing CACFP sponsor.
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Feeding Our Future sued the Minnesota Department of Education on November 11, 2020 (0:20-cv-02312, D. Minn.) alleging racial and religious discrimination after MDE labeled it 'severely deficient' and attempted termination. FOF voluntarily dismissed the suit 19 days later on November 30, 2020 — likely after using it tactically to delay MDE action.
Feeding Our Future sued the Minnesota Department of Education on November 11, 2020 (0:20-cv-02312, D. Minn.) alleging racial and religious discrimination after MDE labeled it 'severely deficient' and attempted termination. FOF voluntarily dismissed the suit 19 days later on November 30, 2020 — likely after using it tactically to delay MDE action.
AG Keith Ellison secured court-supervised dissolution of Feeding Our Future in April 2022; organization dissolved 2022
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison petitioned the Dakota County District Court, First Judicial District, to supervise the dissolution of Feeding Our Future. The court granted the request in April 2022, restricting the organization from transferring assets without court approval (with AG's office input). The AG's office also represented MDE in court and with the FBI, and conducted a parallel civil charities investigation.
AG Keith Ellison secured court-supervised dissolution of Feeding Our Future in April 2022; organization dissolved 2022
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison petitioned the Dakota County District Court, First Judicial District, to supervise the dissolution of Feeding Our Future. The court granted the request in April 2022, restricting the organization from transferring assets without court approval (with AG's office input). The AG's office also represented MDE in court and with the FBI, and conducted a parallel civil charities investigation.
DOJ filed the primary criminal indictment (0:22-cr-00223, D. Minn.) on September 13, 2022 against 47 defendants including Aimee Bock, Salim Ahmed Said, Abdikerm Eidleh, Abdulkadir Nur Salah, and others. This was described as the largest COVID-19 fraud scheme in US history at $250 million.
DOJ filed the primary criminal indictment (0:22-cr-00223, D. Minn.) on September 13, 2022 against 47 defendants including Aimee Bock, Salim Ahmed Said, Abdikerm Eidleh, Abdulkadir Nur Salah, and others. This was described as the largest COVID-19 fraud scheme in US history at $250 million.
First FoF trial (2024): juror bribed with $120K cash; Abdiaziz Farah sentenced 28 years for fraud + juror bribery plot
During the first Feeding Our Future trial (seven defendants, spring 2024), a juror identified as Juror 52 called 911 after someone delivered a Hallmark gift bag containing $120,000 in cash with a promise of more money to vote for acquittal. Abdulkarim Farah drove Ladan Ali to the juror's home. The juror was dismissed; jury was sequestered for remainder of trial. Five of seven defendants convicted; two acquitted. Subsequently five people — including co-defendants from the first trial — were charged with the bribery scheme; all five pled guilty by May 2025. Abdiaziz Shafii Farah (who masterminded the bribery) received 28 years + $47.9M restitution in August 2025.
First FoF trial (2024): juror bribed with $120K cash; Abdiaziz Farah sentenced 28 years for fraud + juror bribery plot
During the first Feeding Our Future trial (seven defendants, spring 2024), a juror identified as Juror 52 called 911 after someone delivered a Hallmark gift bag containing $120,000 in cash with a promise of more money to vote for acquittal. Abdulkarim Farah drove Ladan Ali to the juror's home. The juror was dismissed; jury was sequestered for remainder of trial. Five of seven defendants convicted; two acquitted. Subsequently five people — including co-defendants from the first trial — were charged with the bribery scheme; all five pled guilty by May 2025. Abdiaziz Shafii Farah (who masterminded the bribery) received 28 years + $47.9M restitution in August 2025.
During the first Feeding Our Future fraud trial (seven defendants before Judge Brasel starting April 22, 2024), Abdulkarim Farah coordinated a $120,000 cash bribe attempt targeting Juror 52. DOJ indicted five defendants in the bribery scheme; all five pleaded guilty by May 2025. Abdiaziz Farah also pleaded guilty to juror bribery on June 17, 2025.
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MDE initially denied Feeding Our Future's application to become a CACFP sponsor; FOF appealed and was approved in 2017. This marks the start of the MDE-FOF sponsor relationship that would grow to $198M in annual disbursements by 2021.
MDE initially denied Feeding Our Future's application to become a CACFP sponsor; FOF appealed and was approved in 2017. This marks the start of the MDE-FOF sponsor relationship that would grow to $198M in annual disbursements by 2021.
MDE conducted its only-ever administrative review of Feeding Our Future in 2018, finding serious deficiencies. MDE never conducted a follow-up review — a central failure identified by the MN Legislative Auditor in its June 2024 special review.
MDE conducted its only-ever administrative review of Feeding Our Future in 2018, finding serious deficiencies. MDE never conducted a follow-up review — a central failure identified by the MN Legislative Auditor in its June 2024 special review.
IRS revoked Feeding Our Future's 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status in early 2020 for failure to file Form 990. The status was subsequently reinstated, but no publicly available 990s exist for the peak fraud years (2020-2022). This filing gap covers the entirety of the ~$198M reimbursement period.
IRS revoked Feeding Our Future's 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status in early 2020 for failure to file Form 990. The status was subsequently reinstated, but no publicly available 990s exist for the peak fraud years (2020-2022). This filing gap covers the entirety of the ~$198M reimbursement period.
IRS revoked FoF 501(c)(3) status February 2020; MDE approved FoF's SFSP application June 2020 without re-checking — key oversight failure
The IRS revoked Feeding Our Future's 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status in February 2020. Despite this revocation, the Minnesota Department of Education approved Feeding Our Future's Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) application in June 2020 without re-verifying nonprofit status. This is identified as a key MDE oversight failure in the Minnesota Legislative Auditor's Special Review.
IRS revoked FoF 501(c)(3) status February 2020; MDE approved FoF's SFSP application June 2020 without re-checking — key oversight failure
The IRS revoked Feeding Our Future's 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status in February 2020. Despite this revocation, the Minnesota Department of Education approved Feeding Our Future's Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) application in June 2020 without re-verifying nonprofit status. This is identified as a key MDE oversight failure in the Minnesota Legislative Auditor's Special Review.
MDE received 30+ complaints about FoF 2018–2021 and failed to act; legislative auditor found oversight 'created opportunities for fraud'
Between June 2018 and December 2021, the Minnesota Department of Education received at least 30 complaints involving Feeding Our Future or its sites. MDE inappropriately asked Feeding Our Future to self-investigate complaints about itself. MDE's only administrative review of FoF's CACFP operations (conducted in 2018) resulted in serious findings requiring follow-up, but MDE never conducted a follow-up review. The Minnesota Legislative Auditor's Special Review (2024) found MDE's inadequate oversight 'created opportunities for fraud.'
MDE received 30+ complaints about FoF 2018–2021 and failed to act; legislative auditor found oversight 'created opportunities for fraud'
Between June 2018 and December 2021, the Minnesota Department of Education received at least 30 complaints involving Feeding Our Future or its sites. MDE inappropriately asked Feeding Our Future to self-investigate complaints about itself. MDE's only administrative review of FoF's CACFP operations (conducted in 2018) resulted in serious findings requiring follow-up, but MDE never conducted a follow-up review. The Minnesota Legislative Auditor's Special Review (2024) found MDE's inadequate oversight 'created opportunities for fraud.'
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison petitioned Dakota County District Court (First Judicial District) for supervised dissolution of Feeding Our Future in March 2022. AG previously issued a civil investigative demand in February 2022 alleging breach of fiduciary duty, failure to comply with nonprofit statutes, and false representations to donors. Dissolution proceedings are ongoing.
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FBI executed raids on January 20, 2022 at Feeding Our Future's St. Anthony, MN headquarters and more than 13 affiliated locations. Over 200 law enforcement personnel participated. This triggered FOF's February 25, 2022 intent-to-dissolve filing with the Minnesota Secretary of State.
FBI executed raids on January 20, 2022 at Feeding Our Future's St. Anthony, MN headquarters and more than 13 affiliated locations. Over 200 law enforcement personnel participated. This triggered FOF's February 25, 2022 intent-to-dissolve filing with the Minnesota Secretary of State.