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Stories of Ending Hunger
The Second Harvest Heartland Blog
What it looks like to end hunger together
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Connecting Community For The Holidays
Second Harvest Heartland partnered with The Sanneh Foundation, Hy-Vee, and Hormel, to distribute Hormel Cure 81 hams, providing a much-requested holiday staple to families ahead of a busy holiday…
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2024 Second Harvest Heartland Holiday Gift Guide
Gift Differently! A unique gift guide that impacts your community for good.
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Alliant is Building Community Through Philanthropy and Volunteering
The employee-owned engineering and design firm lives out their mission by giving time and funds to hunger relief.
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"Todo!" Angelica and Alberto's Story
Alberto and Angelica have been coming to Mi Casita Food Shelf for over a decade, even before they had a physical space.
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A High Note: Candy's Story
Candy visits the Mi Casita Food Shelf to help save a bit on groceries--money she puts toward her daughter's passion: music.
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Negotiating for Good: How a University of St. Thomas Class is Supporting a St. Paul Food Shelf
A University of St. Thomas class is teaming up with local hunger-relief organization Nourish Food Shelf to provide fundraising support this fall.
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Getting Potatoes Out of the Field and onto Neighbors’ Tables with R.D. Offutt Farms
R.D. Offutt Farms is a new Second Harvest Heartland partner, providing truckloads of potatoes to the hunger-relief system with the help of Brown’s Produce.
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Reaching Neighbors and Their Pets on Pet Hunger Awareness Day
On September 24, Animal Humane Society and Second Harvest Heartland announced a new pet food distribution partnership and PetSmart Charities held a community food distribution to reach families with…
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Thankful Every Day: Juan's & Mia's Story
Juan and his family moved from Lima, Peru to provide a better life for his daughter, Mia. Mia was born with a rare medical condition that affects her ability to see as well as walk. “The reason…
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Treated With Kindness—Luis and Yanibel Find Comfort and Food at The Open Door
It wasn't just a typical Thursday morning at The Open Door Pantry in Eagan—at least not for Luis and Yanibel. The couple from Richfield were celebrating a special day: their wedding…
Read MoreAugust 26, 2024 - Connecting South Minneapolis Neighbors to Fresh Produce and Health Care
August 15, 2024 - Join Second Harvest Heartland and our Partners at the State Fair!
July 31. 2024 - Swapping Recipes and Building Community at The Open Door
July 31, 2024 - It's For You and Me: Jennifer Shares Her Love of Today's Harvest
July 2, 2024 - Sourcing Produce Through Three Organizations Supporting Emerging Farmers
June 20, 2024 - Make Hunger History Update
June 10, 2024 - A New Community Market and Resource Hub in White Bear Lake
May 22, 2024 - Prioritizing Dignity and Accessibility at Calvary Food Shelf
May 21, 2024 - Chefs in the Classroom: Preparing Kitchen Coalition Meals at Saint Paul College
April 30, 2024 - A Community-Led Effort in Worthington
April 5, 2024 - Behind the Scenes with Second Harvest Heartland Employees
March 29, 2024 - Lunch Time with Kitchen Coalition at Pathways on the Park
March 26, 2024 - A Nutrition Q&A with Demand Planning Manager Sarah Anderson
March 20, 2024 - Preparing for Hunger Day on the Hill
March 4, 2024 - Behind The Wheel: Tagging Along During Kitchen Coalition Pick-Up
March 1, 2024 - Good to Go: Food Rescue Makes for a Great Partnership Between Kwik Trip and Bountiful Basket
February 2, 2024 - How a Produce Partnership with The Good Acre Changed One Farmer's Life
February 2, 2024 - Campus Cupboard is Making Sure Students Can Thrive in Mankato
January 2, 2024 - Partnering to Provide Produce and Protein in North Mankato
December 14, 2023 - Forging Connections at the 2023 Kitchen Coalition Summit
December 5, 2023 - Second Harvest Heartland Holiday Gift Guide 2023
November 20, 2023 - Celebrating Culture and Community with Food at Clues
November 16, 2023 - A Fulfilling Effort: The Ways in Which College Students Volunteer at Second Harvest Heartland
November 7, 2023 - "What Do We Value?" Behind The Scenes at Watonwan County Food Shelf
October 24, 2023 - A Feeling of Abundance
October 24, 2023 - Growing The Future: How Hy-Vee Keeps the Twin Cities Community Fed
October 13, 2023 - How Three Organizations Are Ensuring Good Food Fills Plates, Not Landfills
October 11, 2023 - It's Supporter Appreciation Week!
October 11, 2023 - It's All About That Trust: Providing Community at Harvest for the Heart
October 9, 2023 - 4 Reasons Why Minnesotans Need Food Assistance This Fall
September 22, 2023 - The Nurturing Work: A Nurse Practitioner Shares How SNAP Helped Her Navigate Uncertainty
September 21, 2023 - Keystone Community Services Stays on the Move
September 18, 2023 - How SNAP Helps Grocery Stores Make Food Accessible
September 12, 2023 - One Day at a Time
September 7, 2023 - College Food Pantries Provide More Than Just Between Class Snacks
August 30, 2023 - SNAP - A Bridge to Hope
August 29, 2023 - Feeding America's Feed Nourish Connect Conference Comes to Minnesota
August 25, 2023 - Visit Our Partners at the Minnesota State Fair
August 21, 2023 - Delivery Day at Pipestone Food Shelf
August 18, 2023 - Take Action to End Hunger this September
July 26, 2023 - Kitchen Coalition Meals Help Moms and Kids at Perspectives Thrive
July 20, 2023 - Gathering Support and Growing Community at Waconia's Food Shelf
July 5, 2023 - How Senior Food Box Delivery Helps Reaver Stretch her Grocery Budget
July 5, 2023 - Monthly Giving - The Most Impactful Way to Fight Hunger
June 29, 2023 - Supporting Food Programs in North Minneapolis Amid Uptick in Neighbor Visits
June 26, 2023 - Kitchen Coalition Serves People Who Need More than Groceries
June 13, 2023 - What was Gained for Hunger-Relief During the 2023 Legislative Session
June 1, 2023 - How Receiving Senior Food Boxes Helped Lynda Stay on Track
May 16, 2023 - The Early Birds Vegetable Farm is Helping End Hunger
May 5, 2023 - 4 Reasons Why People Need Food Assistance This Spring & Summer
April 21, 2023 - Creating Sustainable Celebrations with Prepared Food Rescue
April 21, 2023 - Coborn's is Helping People and the Planet Through Food Rescue
April 3, 2023 - Celebrating School Meals for All in Minnesota
March 31, 2023 - 'More Giving. More Forgiving': Meet the Formerly Incarcerated Volunteers at Bread of Life Food Pantry
March 30, 2023 - A 10th Birthday to Remember
February 27, 2023 - Welcoming Volunteers of All Abilities in the Fight Against Hunger
February 22, 2023 - Supporting Central Minnesota with Warmth and Variety
February 14, 2023 - Grant Funds Support Innovative Solutions that Fill Unmet Need
February 2, 2023 - Serving the Indigenous Community with Creativity and Care
February 1, 2023 - Minnesota Central Kitchen is now Kitchen Coalition!
January 6, 2023 - How Two Minnesota Colleges are Fighting Hunger on Campus
December 30, 2022 - Help Make 2023 Hunger-Free with Monthly Giving
November 21, 2022 - 4 Reasons Why People Need Food Assistance This Winter
November 9, 2022 - Neighbors Helping Neighbors at Minnesota Central Kitchen Partner NorthStar Health
October 28, 2022 - Farm Bill Listening Sessions
October 27, 2022 - COVID Adaptations Spark Lasting Changes for Food Shelves
October 21, 2022 - A Day in the Life of a Food Shelf Order
October 20, 2022 - Minnesota Central Kitchen in the Classroom and on the Mainstage
September 27, 2022 - A Fresh Resource for the Belle Plaine Community
August 11, 2022 - Advocacy Spotlight: Interview with Volunteer Ben Savin
July 26, 2022 - Thank you donors!
July 19, 2022 - Preparing for the 2023 Farm Bill
July 13, 2022 - Accessing Fresh and Local Foods with SNAP Market Bucks
June 29, 2022 - 5 Hunger-Fighting Reasons to Give Monthly
June 22, 2022 - End of Legislative Session Brings Missed Opportunities for Lawmakers to Address Food Insecurity
June 15, 2022 - How Haven Housing Gives Food a Second Chance with Food Rescue
June 14, 2022 - Five Food Donors Fighting Hunger in the Heartland
June 3, 2022 - From Farm to Food Bank: Q&A with The Good Acre
May 26, 2022 - Spotlighting Senior Hunger in Minnesota
May 19, 2022 - Meet the Team Helping to Keep Food Distributions Safe and Accessible!
May 18, 2022 - Why Schools Across Minnesota Are Essential to Ending Child Hunger
May 10, 2022 - Our Team is Varied, Our Team is Strong: Get to Know the Second Harvest Heartland Staff
May 9, 2022 - 4 Reasons Why People Need Food Assistance This Spring and Summer
May 3, 2022 - Saint Paul Public Schools Celebrates their School Lunch Heroes Year Round
May 3, 2022 - Today’s Harvest Opens Second Location
May 2, 2022 - Minnesota Central Kitchen Offers Halal Meals to Muslim Communities During Ramadan and Beyond
April 27, 2022 - Volunteer Spotlight: Prime Digital Academy Student Cohort
April 21, 2022 - Get to Know Some of Second Harvest Heartland’s Volunteers
April 18, 2022 - Minnesota Central Kitchen is Creating Chef and Neighborhood Powered Meals
April 13, 2022 - How Two Multitasking Volunteers Are Helping End Hunger
April 7, 2022 - Volunteers Bring More Meals and More Heart to Second Harvest Heartland
April 5, 2022 - A SNAP-For-Seniors Q&A
April 1, 2022 - Help Fill Plates and Change Lives During 24-Hour Harvest!
March 25, 2022 - Join Us in Supporting Food Shelves During the FoodShare Campaign
March 22, 2022 - Food Sourcing Q&A with Sourcing and Demand Planning Director Julie Vanhove
March 18, 2022 - In the Right Place at a Difficult Time
March 14, 2022 - The Power of a Prepared Meal
March 2, 2022 - Making Hunger-Free Schools a Reality in Minnesota
February 24, 2022 - The Critical Addition to the Hunger Fight: Prepared Meals
February 21, 2022 - Food Shelf Fresh: Partnering with Local Farmers and Producers
February 14, 2022 - Using Data to Fight Hunger with Boston Consulting Group
February 10, 2022 - FOODRx and SNAP: Increasing Nutrition Access
January 21, 2022 - Expanding Our Reach, Strengthening Our Connections
January 20, 2022 - How Inflation Impacts the Hunger Relief System and How You Can Help
January 12, 2022 - So Much More Than a Food Shelf: CROSS Services in Rogers, MN
December 29, 2021 - Making a Difference Year-Round with Monthly Giving
December 14, 2021 - 4 Reasons Why Many Minnesotans Are Facing Hunger This Winter
November 24, 2021 - The MNbenefits Application is a Game-Changer for Minnesota Families
November 10, 2021 - From St. James to Robbinsdale, Our School Partners Deliver for Kids and Families
November 4, 2021 - Community Solutions: Partnering to End Hunger at the Local Level
October 27, 2021 - VEAP is Working to End Food Insecurity in the Southern Suburbs
October 21, 2021 - The Stepnick Family is Stepping Out to End Hunger This November
October 20, 2021 - Making the Hunger Relief System Work for Seniors across Minnesota
October 13, 2021 - 75 Years of Improving and Expanding School Lunches to Keep Kids Fed
October 7 , 2021 - Addressing the Racial Hunger Divide
September 30, 2021 - Enabling Choice Fosters Equity and Identity While Reducing Food Waste
September 23, 2021 - More Than a Meal: The Application for Educational Benefits
September 10, 2021 - Hope Youth Center and Pham’s Rice Bowl Are Caring for Community Kids at Midtown Global Market
September 9, 2021 - The Du Nord Foundation Community Market and Eat for Equity Team Up to Nourish South Minneapolis Neighbors
August 23, 2021 - The Good Acre is Building Equity by Supporting Farmers and Eaters
August 16, 2021 - I believe in the power of food.
August 12, 2021 - More Than a Meal: The Summer Food Service Program
July 27, 2021 - Thank You, Donors! Donor Appreciation Week, August 2-8
July 26, 2021 - Staying Cool This Summer with Our New Temperature-Controlled Clean Room
July 21, 2021 - 4 Reasons Why People Need Food Assistance Right Now
July 13, 2021 - A New Partnership Aims to More Fully Address Hunger in Rural Western Wisconsin
June 28, 2021 - Monthly Giving: A Lifeline For Neighbors Facing Hunger
June 25, 2021 - Midwest Dairy Makes Milk More Accessible
June 15, 2021 - We’re proud to announce that we have been awarded recertification as a Service Enterprise organization
June 14, 2021 - Resilience Through Food: The Celebration of Juneteenth
June 3, 2021 - Minnetonka High School Students Destigmatize SNAP
May 24, 2021 - This Spring, Hairnets Are In and Contaminants Are Out
May 7, 2021 - Girls Scouts Bring Joy to the Hunger Fight
May 5, 2021 - Partnering to Address Child Hunger in the Suburbs
April 29, 2021 - Join Us for Second Harvest Heartland’s First-Ever 24-Hour Harvest Giving Day on May 20
April 23, 2021 - Ready for the Road to Recovery
April 23, 2021 - Pro Bono Volunteers Help Advance Food Distribution Equity
April 16, 2021 - Dana and Mike Want YOU to Join Them as Volunteers
April 14, 2021 - Our Assessment of the American Rescue Plan Act
April 14, 2021 - A Skeptical Donor Finds Value in Charitable Gift Annuities
April 8, 2021 - The Fanucci Family: Channeling Grief Into Some “Outrageous Good”
April 6, 2021 - Two Jerries are Better than One
March 30, 2021 - Our Volunteers Are Finding Meaning, Building Skills, Strengthening Relationships and Helping Our Community
March 29, 2021 - The Crawford Family
March 29, 2021 - Meeting the Moment
March 29, 2021 - The Crisis that Changed Us
March 29, 2021 - Fueling the Work
March 29, 2021 - Delivering Peace of Mind
March 29, 2021 - Thank You to Our Health Care Provider Hunger Fighters
March 25, 2021 - Expert Spotlight: Rebecca Mino, Manager of Applied Research and Policy
March 3, 2021 - Expert Spotlight: FOODRx Program Manager and Registered Dietitian Jana Martin
February 26, 2021 - Northside Partners for Food Delivery Expands to 300 Families
February 15, 2021 - Doubling Down: Giving Today and Well into the Future
February 1, 2021 - What You Need to Know About Federal Policy Changes
January 28, 2021 - The Power of Pro Bono Volunteers
January 19, 2021 - What Role Do Farmers Play in Fighting Hunger?
January 19, 2021 - How Does a Trade War Impact a Food Bank?
January 14, 2021 - What Does it Mean to Rescue Food?
January 12, 2021 - Why Does a Food Bank Focus on School Meals?
January 8, 2021 - Welcome Sook Jin Ong, Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
January 5, 2021 - What Makes SNAP So Great?
January 4, 2021 - Resolve to Make a Difference through Monthly Giving
December 22, 2020 - December Reflections: Advocacy and Public Policy
December 21, 2020 - Using Data to Drive the Hunger Fight
December 21, 2020 - Evolving Corporate Partnerships in Times of Crisis
December 18, 2020 - December Reflections: SNAP Outreach
December 16, 2020 - December Reflections: Transportation
December 15, 2020 - Rent Eats First: The Intersection of Hunger and Housing
December 14, 2020 - December Reflections: Child Hunger
December 11, 2020 - December Reflections: Food Bank Operations
December 8, 2020 - Meeting with Our Congressional Delegation
December 8, 2020 - December Reflections: Volunteer Services
December 4, 2020 - Our Stories of Giving and Receiving Help
November 25, 2020 - Celebrating Collaboration: Minnesota Central Kitchen
November 24, 2020 - A Thanksgiving Like No Other
November 11, 2020 - Surging Food Insecurity and a Deepening Hunger Divide
November 9, 2020 - When Working a Full-time Job Can’t Cut It
October 30, 2020 - Food Shelf Adaptations and Innovations in a Pandemic
October 16, 2020 - “I’m Looking Forward to Not Going Back to Normal”
October 12, 2020 - A Life—and End of Life Plan—Defined by Service
October 8, 2020 - The Seriousness of Senior Hunger
October 7, 2020 - Many Hearts, One Mission
September 18, 2020 - The Need for Prepared Meals in the Fight to End Hunger
September 18, 2020 - Make Your Plan to Vote to End Hunger This Fall
September 9, 2020 - Y’all, I Cooked That!
September 4, 2020 - Minnesota Central Kitchen Aims to Distribute One Million Prepared Meals
September 3, 2020 - Federal SNAP Program More Important Than Ever In Fight to Stop Hunger During the Coronavirus Pandemic
September 2, 2020 - One Woman’s Journey from Food Shelf Client to Coordinator
September 2, 2020 - Update to the Community: Food Resources
August 26, 2020 - Fill the Fridge, Minnesota: A SNAP FAQ
August 12, 2020 - Donor Spotlight: Harmony and Ava (H+A Dog Walking)
August 5, 2020 - Thank You, Donors!
August 4, 2020 - Update to the Community: Hunger and Health
July 31, 2020 - Minnesota Central Kitchen Partner Spotlight: The Sioux Chef
July 29, 2020 - Preparing for the Surge in Hunger
July 20, 2020 - Combating Child Hunger in a COVID-era Summer
July 6, 2020 - Why Monthly Giving Matters, Especially Now
June 26, 2020 - P-EBT Helps Fill the Gap of School Breakfast and Lunch During COVID-19
June 24, 2020 - New Study Predicts Historic Surge in Hunger
June 16, 2020 - Joan’s Plans Ensure Her Neighbors are Fed Long After She’s Gone
June 8, 2020 - Coming Together to Provide Food for Powderhorn Park Residents
May 26, 2020 - Breaking New Ground: Farmers are Crucial Hunger Fighters in the COVID-19 Era
May 19, 2020 - Minnesota Central Kitchen Teams Up with Surly Brewing Co. to Provide More Meals
May 11, 2020 - Produce Delivered to Every Corner of the County
May 8, 2020 - A Network Rises to the Food Rescue Challenge Amidst COVID-19
May 7, 2020 - Hear From Our Hunger-fighters on the Frontlines
May 5, 2020 - Four Ways We’ve Adjusted to Respond to COVID-19
May 1, 2020 - #GiveAtHomeMN—Minnesotans come together to support nonprofits impacted by COVID-19
April 28, 2020 - A Special Thank You to Our Volunteers
April 24, 2020 - Business Not as Usual: Food Production and Distribution in a Pandemic
April 22, 2020 - Rescuing Food—A Sustainable Way to Solve Hunger
April 20, 2020 - From Receiving Food-assistance to the Frontlines of Fighting Hunger
April 17, 2020 - Coming Together to Feed More Minnesotans: The Story Behind Minnesota Central Kitchen
April 16, 2020 - A Father’s Philanthropic Legacy Helps Feed Minnesotans
April 13, 2020 - Q & A with Hunger-fighter Dave Henseler
April 10, 2020 - Packing Up Produce for the Lower Sioux Community
April 6, 2020 - Senior Hunger in Rural Minnesota
April 1, 2020 - Thank you, Volunteers!
Mach 31, 2020 - United In Hunger Relief
March 27, 2020 - Get Help Finding Food - We Have the Resources You Need!
March 17, 2020 - Introducing: Minnesota Central Kitchen
March 6, 2020 - High School Students Reflect on the Problem of Hunger
March 5, 2020 - Know the Signs of Child Hunger
March 2, 2020 - Meet the Harvest Crew
February 28, 2020 - The Secret to Setting Kids Up for Success?
February 28, 2020 - Celebrate the Most Important Meal of the Day
February 11, 2020 - Doing the Work They Love to Help Feed Our Hungry Neighbors
February 6, 2020 - With Estate Gift, Couple Ensures Everyone has a Place at the Table
January 31, 2020 - Longtime Volunteer Memorialized with Food and Fund Drive
January 30, 2020 - A Warm Meal = A Fresh Start for Terrence
January 24, 2020 - Peanut Butter: The Perfect Shelf-stable Protein
January 21, 2020 - Future Hunger Fighters: Minnetonka High School Students Fight Stigma
January 21, 2020 - Partners in Life, Work and Fighting Hunger
January 3, 2020 - Hunger Relief By the Numbers 2019