Calendar of Events
Fighting hunger is an everyday battle. Check the Second Harvest Heartland Calendar of Events often to discover when, where and how you can participate in the effort.
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Stamp Out Hunger
May 11, 2013, at your mailbox
Join us on Saturday, May 11 for the National Association of Letter Carriers Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive -- the world’s largest single-day food drive. Participate by leaving a bag of non-perishable food items at your mailbox and your letter carrier will do the rest! Donate online between May 1 - 14 and TCF Bank will match $1:$1 up to a total of $25,000.
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Dish: Cuisine for Change
May 30, 2013, Saint Paul RiverCentre
Second Harvest Heartland's premier fundraising gala, Dish is an elegant evening of fine food prepared by the best chefs in and around the Twin Cities, auction items, wine tasting and entertainment to help our hungry neighbors. Each year, the event raises nearly $500,000 in support of our work towards a hunger-free community. 2013 marks the 10-year anniversary of Dish—you won't want to miss it!
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Food Mania
June 17 - 28, 2013
Compete against local organizations in 4 sectors (law, accounting, food companies and “kitchen sink”) to collect food, raise money, and volunteer your time. Awards will be given to the organizations that rise to the challenge, but the real winners are the hungry children, seniors and working families in our community.
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Fellowship of the Fresh
Sundays, July - October
Minneapolis Farmers Market
Join us as we partner with the Minneapolis Farmers Market to collect fresh, local produce to distribute to our partner agencies. You can help by buying an extra bag of produce at the market or by volunteering.
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Pack-a-Thon
July 20, 2013
Second Harvest Heartland, Golden Valley
Save the date for the 2nd Annual Pack-a-Thon! Gather friends and family for a day of packing food for those in need while enjoying non-stop music, food, prizes and a family-friendly post-packing party. Register online, collect pledges and prepare for a unique volunteer experience. Check back soon for more information!
