2017 Community Report
Neighbors in need
Accessing food
Leading the way
Strengthening the network
Partnerships that make it possible
Our supporters & financials

Doing More for our Hungry Neighbors

Each day, we look for new and innovative ways to feed more people in Minnesota and western Wisconsin. With your support, these programs can continue to grow and expand, along with the opportunities for new initiatives with partners.

Best laid plans

One event can have a domino effect on anyone’s life. See how Jennifer has been able to thrive despite health concerns with the help of Second Harvest Heartland.

How we do it

Getting food from partners and suppliers to those who need it takes effort from many people and organizations. We’ve made a short video to show how when all the pieces come together, we can do so much more.

A message from our CEO

Second Harvest Heartland’s impact and reach continues to grow each year. Read our CEO Rob Zeaske’s review of 2017 and our mission for growth.

GETTING FOOD WHERE IT NEEDS TO GO

For more than 30 years, Second Harvest Heartland and our partners have been fighting hunger in Minnesota by making food accessible to those who need it most.

Collecting fresh produce

Regardless of your situation, fresh fruits and vegetables are necessary for everyone to eat healthier. See how we’re distributing produce on a community level.

Federal funding bridges some gaps

Sometimes access to food is just knowing what programs are available. That’s why Second Harvest Heartland has been working with the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to help our neighbors at every step.

Hunger knows no age

Children, seniors and families - every group faces unique challenges when it comes to food access. See how we’re leveraging our partnerships in order to better serve teens in need.

Support and leadership in new programs

Hunger relief doesn’t only come in a food box or on a semi-truck trailer. It continues through creating new partnerships in nontraditional sectors and advocating for programs and policies at the Capitol that support the people we serve.

Partners in healthcare

Working with local hospitals and clinics, our FOODRx program had a successful first year. We’re hoping this momentum continues and we can help even more people.

Access where it matters

We’re always working to reach those in need where they are. That’s why our healthcare partners are such an important part of making the hunger relief system stronger and more efficient.

Advocating for what's important

We have seen first-hand the benefits of being able to create programs and nurture them to serve as many people as possible. That’s why we’re letting our voices be heard on the important budget issues that affect us all.

Being there when we’re needed

Part of our role in the hunger relief system is to strengthen the overall network of partners working to feed our community. By leveraging our scale, scope and reach to pilot and test sustainable programs, new and community-based solutions to hunger are always taking shape.

Innovative food sources

What may normally be thrown away can be an excellent source of food for the hungry in our community. Our Retail Food Rescue program not only helps feed those in need, but it’s a smart step for sustainability as well.

More demand, more ideas

Whenever the needs of our community shift and change, we try to meet these challenges by leveraging our experience and that of our resourceful partners. See how we’ve done exactly that for our neighbors in north Minneapolis.

Reaching more seniors in rural Minnesota

Serving those in need sometimes means helping them become comfortable with asking for help. In southwestern Minnesota, we’re helping more seniors have more access to healthier food.

Collaborations are key

More than just a mission statement, ending hunger truly takes a community. Continued partnership with people like you, as well as agency partners, individual donors, volunteers and organizations, make our work possible.

Champions of Hope

The people and partnerships we’ve formed are what make Second Harvest Heartland tick. Here, we highlight just a few of the incredible companies and individuals without whom we wouldn’t be able to do what we do.

Giving of their time

Our volunteers are essential to the number of our neighbors we’re able to help. Whether working at our warehouse, in schools or at our summer food distribution sites, our volunteers remind us how a small effort can pay off in big ways.

Partner spotlight

We’re so proud of all the partners who have stepped up in numerous ways to help fulfill our mission to fight hunger. Xcel Energy is one of those partners and they’ve made an incredible impact over the past several years.

We couldn’t do this without you

Our donors, supporters, and volunteers are the very core of Second Harvest Heartland. Here we recognize the contributions that make our work possible, thank you!

Generosity at its best

Donations keep our lights on and our programs running to reach more of our food insecure neighbors. Here, we highlight our donors as one way to say thank you for their generosity.

Hunger Heroes

All our partners contribute in amazing ways to our success. Here, we highlight our Hunger Heroes, our allies working alongside us to fulfill our mission.

Financials

See our 2017 numbers and how we’re achieving our goals.

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