Eat Street businesses and nonprofits need us. Show your love and support.

Alex Pretti’s killing happened on Eat Street, one of the most vibrant commercial corridors in Minneapolis–an area filled with immigrant-owned businesses that were already reeling from the impact of the ICE surge.

Our community needs support. Our city needs ICE out immediately. And Eat Street businesses need your help.

Local businesses were already struggling to stay afloat during the federal immigrant enforcement surge: businesses are closed, customers are staying away, foot traffic has plummeted, and both owners and workers face an uncertain path forward.

Every business on Eat Street represents more than just a storefront—it's a family's livelihood, a team of employees counting on their paychecks, and a vital piece of our neighborhood's fabric. When one business suffers, the ripple effects touch countless lives: workers lose hours, families struggle to pay bills, and our community loses the vibrancy that makes it home.

Your contribution directly impacts real families and the entrepreneurs who've invested their dreams in our neighborhood. Eat Street is resilient. We've weathered storms before by standing together, and that's exactly what we need to do now.

Your donation supports Whittier Alliance’s direct assistance to struggling local businesses.

*Funds have been collected by the Lake Street Council for administrative purposes. Up to 10% of contributions will be utilized for grant administration, including credit card processing and staffing.

Photo credit: Quang's Restaurants, Good Dwelling, and Eat Street Crossing