Make Hunger History
The 2030 Moonshot
We’ve set a course to cut hunger in half for all Minnesotans by 2030.
24-Hour Harvest - Gifts Matched!
Join our 24-Hour Harvest Giving Day to help fund ONE MILLION meals! Your gift—now through midnight on 4/24—can DOUBLE thanks to matching funds from generous sponsors, to provide even more meals for neighbors facing hunger.
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HUNGER AND HOPE IN THE HEARTLAND
The pervasiveness of hunger has become undeniable, and demand for food assistance continues to rise. But, working together, we all make it easier for our neighbors to reach out when they need help. We're feeding families. We're changing lives.
“It’s just as simple as a meal, but when you’re a single mom, it’s more than just that. When we can come home to these prepared meals, it takes hours off my evening.”
“We support Second Harvest because they ensure families can focus on the bigger things they want out of life.”
“Because of my health problems, I need healthy food. [With SNAP], you don’t have to buy canned; you can go for the fresh because that’s what your body wants.”
“Hunger exists no matter what shape the economy is in, or how many jobs exist. Together, we can make all the difference.”
“Not only are small, emerging farmers being paid a fair price for their harvest, but that harvest is directly fighting hunger in diverse communities.”
“We haven’t had money for food. Sometimes the only food we’ve had in a week has been a box from Valley Outreach [our local food shelf]. We are just incredibly grateful.”
“We never know what cards life will deal us, but we do know we can always help others if they’ve received a disadvantaged hand.”
We believe hunger is a solvable problem
There is more than enough food for everyone. As one of the nation’s largest hunger relief agencies, it’s our job to make sure healthy, nutritious food gets to the households who need it. Every day, we’re working together to source and distribute food efficiently, advocate for effective policies and programs, and invest in new ways to end hunger in the heartland.
We Can Help
Need Food?
Hunger can happen to anyone. Second Harvest Heartland can help you find free food near you, and connect you with other food assistance resources.
OUR MISSION IN ACTION
See how our food bank team, our network of local partners, and our generous volunteers and donors are working to end hunger together.
24-Hour Harvest Giving Day
It’s time to end hunger in the heartland, and it starts with one day. Join us for 24-Hour Harvest as we come together on this giving day to fund ONE MILLION MEALS for our neighbors experiencing…
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How a Produce Partnership with The Good Acre Changed One Farmer’s Life
Second Harvest Heartland partner The Good Acre is a nonprofit food hub through which our food bank purchases produce from 48 local BIPOC growers, including Robert Lor of My Little Garden.
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How SNAP Helps Grocery Stores Make Food Accessible
On average, for every $1 invested in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), $1.50 is generated for grocers, making SNAP an important resource not just for those facing hunger, but for…
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A Fulfilling Effort: The Ways in which College Students Volunteer at Second Harvest Heartland
College students are a valuable part of our volunteer team, donating their time and skills in helping feed their community.
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Stories of Hunger and Hope in the Heartland
The spring/summer issue of Heartland Connection, Second Harvest Heartland's print newsletter, is now available. Read about partners like The Bread of Life Food Pantry changing lives in North…
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