The 3 Essentials program is Magnifi Financial Credit Union’s social-giving program. Since 2016, we have been providing food, shelter, and clothing together. Get an essential financial account or loan, and we'll give an essential back to local communities.
3 Essentials
About the 3 Essentials Program
Each day when we come into the office, we know that because of our work today, fewer people are going to be homeless, hungry, or cold tonight. Giving back to the communities we serve is something Magnifi values and encourages. We help our members and communities build financial confidence, strengthen their futures, and focus on what matters most.
Get a financial essential, give a life essential
Our promise is 3-fold:
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We provide 100 pounds of food to a local food shelf when you get an auto loan
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We provide 1 night of housing to someone in need when you finance a new house purchase or a refinanced home loan
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We provide 1 item of clothing to someone in need when you open a new personal checking account
Total Donations As Of 6/30/2026:
Pounds of Food
Nights of Shelter
Items of Clothing
Need Help?
If you or someone you know needs assistance, please visit mnbenefits.mn.gov, hungersolutions.org, or our 3 Essential partners listed below, who are dedicated to providing support and resources to those in need.
See our list of 3 Essentials partners:
- Anna Marie’s Alliance
- Catholic Charities of St. Cloud
- Churches United – Fargo/Moorhead
- CROSS Services
- NACE Food Shelf and Clothing Closet
- Oasis Central Minnesota
- Pathways 4 Youth
- Paynesville Community Service Center
- Pope County Hearts and Hands
- ROCORI Food Shelf
- SACA Food Shelf
- Stepping Stone Emergency Housing
- Wadena Food Shelf
Checking Accounts
Open a new checking account, and we'll donate a piece of clothing.
Auto Loans
Finance your next vehicle with us, and we'll donate 100 pounds of food.
Mortgage Loans
Complete a new mortgage loan, and we'll donate one night of shelter.

