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The 2030 Moonshot
We’ve set a course to cut hunger in half for all Minnesotans by 2030.
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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.
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.
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.
Give to the Max Day
Join us on November 21 for Give to the Max Day – Minnesota's biggest giving day of the year – as we raise funds to provide over 2 million meals for neighbors facing hunger.
Read MoreLunch Time with Kitchen Coalition at Pathways on the Park
The Sanneh Foundation distributes Kitchen Coalition meals to a senior housing development in St. Paul.
Read MoreHow 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.
Read MoreHow 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…
Read MoreA 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.
Read MoreStories 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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