Invest an Acre: Local Farmers Can Help Feed Local Families in Need

Through Invest An Acre, farmers are able to invest the proceeds from one acre, or more, of their crops to support their local food bank. This is the first effort to mobilize farmers on a national scale to support hunger relief. To learn more about Invest An Acre, visit www.investanacre.org.

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Panera Bread Bakers In Training

Is your child a foodie? Are you interested in making their community a better place to live? Sharpen kids (and adults) culinary knowledge and donate to a good cause through the Panera Bread "Bakers In Training" program.

Aspiring bakers will get their own chef hat and apron and learn the essentials of kitchen safety, proper food handling and bread baking at a Panera Bread bakery-cafe. You'll also learn more about Second Harvest Heartland. Panera is now accepting groups with a minimum of 10 kids OR adults -- simply sign up your group here!

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Hillary's Heartland Hunger Relief Gift Baskets

Hillary's Heartland Hunger Relief Gift Basket can help you show appreciation, say thank you or send well-wishes.

Purchase a Heartland Hunger Relief Gift Basket filled with sweet and salty treats for your business associates, friends or family and 10% of the proceeds will be donated to Second Harvest Heartland. Each basket will include a special card acknowledging that this is a Gift that Gives.

Click here to learn more or purchase a basket.

For orders of 10 or more gift baskets, please call Hillary Feder or Jan Lapp at 952-933-8365 or 800-742-6800. 

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Round it Up America with Famous Dave's

Famous Dave's has teamed up with Round It Up America, and is asking patrons to donate pocket change to Second Harvest Heartland by rounding up their bill to the nearest dollar.

Next time you visit your local Famous Dave's, be sure to round up and you'll help feed our neighbors in need.

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MTSA's Move for Hunger

Each year, approximately 40 million people move in the United States. Move for Hunger, a year-round national initiative enlists those who are moving to donate unopened food that they will not take to their new home. Supported regionally by the Minnesota Transport Service Association, participating moving companies will deliver donated items directly to Second Harvest Heartland. Visit the Move for Hunger website to learn more and to find a participating mover in your area.

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Reuse and Reward with Lunds and Byerly's

Bring your reusable Lunds or Byerly’s bags each time you shop at one of their stores, and you’ll not only reduce our impact on the environment you’ll also help those in need. For every one of these reusable bag used to bag groceries at Lunds or Byerly’s stores, the company will make a 5 cent donation to Second Harvest Heartland. Learn more.

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Rock Chip Wednesdays

Have a chip in your windshield?  Stop by Auto Glass Today on the first Wednesday of each month and take part in the Rock Chip Wednesday food drive to support Second Harvest Heartland.  Bring your car in to their shop in Roseville on the first Wednesday of the month with a donation for Second Harvest Heartland and they will repair your chipped windshield for free.  

Please visit www.glasstoday.com for more information and directions.

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