Second Harvest Heartland's 2025 Gift Guide

To inspire your season of giving, we are proud to highlight local businesses who are giving back to end hunger during the holidays. When you shop, dine, or plan with these partners, you’re helping provide meals through Second Harvest Heartland. From the puzzler to the foodie, there’s truly something meaningful for everyone on your list. Thank you for your generous support!

The Puzzler & The Gamer

In It Together by PuzzleTwist

We’re proud to introduce In It Together, our 500-piece puzzle with a twist, created in collaboration with PuzzleTwist. Designed by our talented graphic artists, this puzzle is a beautiful interpretation of the nourishing foods our food bank provides and the shared hope of a hunger-free future. It makes a meaningful gift, and 10% of each sale supports Second Harvest Heartland’s mission to end hunger. Get yours today.

Holiday Puzzle Derby

Everyone's favorite holiday puzzle competition is back! PuzzleTwist is hosting its 6th annual Holiday Puzzle Derby, where puzzlers can compete to be the fastest assembler and support hunger relief at the same time. Purchase a 500 or 1,000-piece puzzle, form your team, and have loads of fun. Best of all, PuzzleTwist will donate $5 from each puzzle purchase to Second Harvest Heartland. Join the competition.

Source Comics & Games Holiday Jubilee Sale

On Saturday, December 13 from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Source Comics & Games in Roseville is hosting their Holiday Jubilee Sale, where customers can not only get great gifts at a discount, but can also save an extra 10% on their purchases by donating any dollar amount to Second Harvest Heartland. The generous team at Source matches donations up to $5,000. Special note: Adventure Club Card Holders receive 20% off. Learn more.

Coins for a Cause at Up-Down Minneapolis

On Wednesday, December 17, you and your fellow gamers can play your favorite arcade games and do good for the community. From 3 to 10 p.m., 100% of token sales at Up-Down Minneapolis will be donated to Second Harvest Heartland. Up-Down's 60+ games are one token per play, and every token you buy will support neighbors facing food insecurity. Get your game on.

The Foodie & The Drink Buff

Crunch Time at HeadFlyer Brewing

Crunch Time, HeadFlyer Brewing’s fan-favorite Citrus Wheat Ale brewed in collaboration with Jon Krawczynski, is back on tap and supporting hunger relief with every pour. This season, $1 from every pint sold during Timberwolves games will be donated to Second Harvest Heartland. Consider treating the basketball fan or craft beer aficionado in your life, and plan your visit.

France 44 Holiday Pre-Orders

Each year, France 44 curates a beautiful holiday menu of meats, mains, sides, and desserts that can help make your gathering special. When you pre-order your holiday meal, you’ll have the opportunity to donate to Second Harvest Heartland, helping provide meals to local families experiencing hunger. Place your order.

Tito’s Cocktails for a Cause

A generous group of Twin Cities restaurants have partnered with Tito’s Handmade Vodka to give back this holiday season. When you order any Tito’s cocktail at Wild Bill's Sports Saloon, Zamboni's, Gold Nugget, Sweeney's Saloon, Lola's Lakehouse, Brookview Three One Six Bar + Grill, Cuzzy's, or Northstar Tavern, Tito’s will donate $1 to Second Harvest Heartland. Cheers to that!

Churchill St.’s Souper Soup Program

Churchill St. – a brunch & dinner restaurant, coffee bar, market and community gathering place in Shoreview – is a proud partner of Second Harvest Heartland’s Kitchen Coalition program. When you visit, order a cup or bowl of season soup and Churchill St. will donate 50 cents to Second Harvest Heartland in support of Kitchen Coalition. Plan your visit.

The Shopper

Lunds & Byerlys

Every small choice can make a big difference. Bring your reusable Lunds & Byerlys bags each time you shop at one of their stores, and you’ll not only reduce waste but help neighbors in need. For every reusable bag used, Lunds & Byerlys donates 5 cents to Second Harvest Heartland, providing meals for families facing hunger year-round.

Ingebretsen’s

Ingebretsen’s, a family-owned and treasured Minneapolis marketplace that specializes in Scandinavian gifts and goods, is collecting donations for Second Harvest Heartland all month long. Scan the QR code in their store to make a gift to support hunger relief while you shop for your loved ones.

Crate & Barrel

Now through December 25, you have the opportunity to add a donation to your purchase at any Crate & Barrel or Crate & Kids store to support Feeding America food banks. You can also give back through the purchase of select specialty items at each store. All donations given at Twin Cities stores will directly support Second Harvest Heartland. Shop specialty items.

The Adventurer

Travel for a Cause with Travel Leaders

What if next year’s vacation could help put meals on the table for local families? With Travel Leaders’s Travel for a Cause program, every trip you book helps support Second Harvest Heartland's mission of ending hunger together. Whether you’re planning a romantic getaway, a family vacation, or a once-in-a-lifetime cruise, your travel can make a difference! Book now.

FU Fear T-Shirt Sales

Minneapolis-based chef and restauranteur, Ann Kim, is selling t-shirts adorned with her famous “FU Fear” slogan, to inspire strength and resilience and support hunger relief. For every t-shirt sold, the team at Pizzeria Lola is donating $20 to Second Harvest Heartland. Order one today.

The Homeowner

Builders & Remodelers, Inc.

Considering a home improvement project? When you partner with Builders & Remodelers, Inc. in December, you’re not just investing in your home, you’re helping families across our community put food on the table. For every project booked with their team, Builders & Remodelers will donate $500 to Second Harvest Heartland. And to make your own celebrations brighter, you’ll receive up to $500 in groceries for your holiday table. Learn more.

If you’re weary of cooking this holiday season, or if you want to give the gift of a meal, consider supporting one of these incredible Twin Cities restaurants, breweries, and caterers that make giving back core to their business. While they don’t have campaigns active with us currently, they help fight hunger throughout the year and we’re deeply grateful for their support.

• Back Channel Brewing
• Blackstack Brewing
• Boom Island Brewing
• Butter Bakery Cafe
• Craft & Crew Hospitality restaurants
• Eat for Equity Catering
• Kyatchi Japanese Restaurant
• La Madre
• Lift Bridge Brewery
• LTD Brewing
• Luce Line Brewing Co.
• Mother Dough Bakery
• OMNI Brewing
• Pizza Luce
• Punch Pizza
• Rock Elm Tavern
• Tono Pizzeria + Cheesesteaks
• T-Rex Cookie
• Urban Growler® Brewing Company
• Wooden Hill Brewing Company

On behalf of our team at Second Harvest Heartland, we wish you and yours warmth and joy this holiday season.