Show Up For Eat Street. 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.


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These small business owners and their crews are the very best of examples of leaders, pathforgers, and what it means to be a good neighbor. Sending love and support--now and always. 💜

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Jennifer Davis

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Liz Derby! Beautiful work

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Your friends in Oakland CA stand with MN. We are proud of the peaceful work you are doing. Tracey

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Sending love and aloha from 'ohana in Hawai'i <3

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For some of our favorite people and places in MN.. ❤️

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MN’n living in France but sending support any way I can. Stay strong MN! We will prevail! ❤️💙

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Sending love from South Carolina. We are with you 💙

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Love the eat street vibe - ❤️ your neighbor

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Support from north central Wisconsin. We are Minnesota Strong!

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JANICE LEE FRASER

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Happy to help the neighborhood!!! So much love from the Fraser Family.

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Kate Havelin

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Sending love from Lubbock Texas

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Minnesotans are showing a example of strength to the word.Thank you

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Melissa H. Apperson

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You are strong and inspiring

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Stacy Kelly

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I started a fundraiser selling sourdough and donating all proceeds to various groups in Minnesota. This donation is on behalf of Pam, Sarah and Diana Loaves for Lives. Let’s all go out and do our part to help the people of Minnesota!

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Patricia

You are not alone. Prayers abound.

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Terry Richmond

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