Sioux Falls Thrive nonprofit closes after seven years amid funding cuts

Sioux Falls Thrive, a nonprofit focused on food security, affordable housing, and out-of-school enrichment, announced it will close operations on September 30, 2025, after seven years due to ongoing financial challenges and budget cuts. The organization was known for its collaborative community approach, partnering with churches, businesses, nonprofits, and local government to address complex social issues through collective impact. Key initiatives included the Eat Well Sioux Falls Mobile Market, the first affordable grocery store on wheels in South Dakota, which closed earlier in June 2025 due to funding difficulties. Thrive also supported youth engagement through Sioux Falls Youth Connect and the Kid Link Initiative, which became foundational for the Sioux Falls School District’s Community Learning Centers. Despite strong community support and high satisfaction ratings for its programs, a significant reduction in funding from a local funder—cutting support by 65%—and challenges securing long-term financial sustainability forced the closure. The organization expressed gratitude to its partners, volunteers, and supporters, emphasizing that the collaborative impact it fostered will continue to influence efforts to improve life in Sioux Falls.