Community Foundation(s): Alexandria Area
Award: 2022 AACF Ruth McDonald Award in Philanthropy
Dennis and Elliot Christensen are the owners and operators of Elden’s Fresh Foods. They grew up in the grocery business, starting as grocery baggers and working their way up to being independent grocery owners. In 1997, they purchased Elden's in Alexandria after running another store in Austin, MN, for 15 years. Through their business and personally, Dennis and Elliot Christensen are supportive and giving to several organizations and causes in our community.