
Attend an Event
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One of the many ways you can get involved in the work of ending hunger is by participating in a hunger-fighting event. From in-person activities to virtual organizing to supporting local retailers and companies, see a complete list below.
Attending an Event or Supporting a Local Promotion Helps End Hunger
Find the opportunity that's best for you below. And if you're a company or group looking to launch your own event, complete our partnership interest form and we'll be in touch.
Current and Upcoming Events

Dish Gala
Dish Gala
The Dish Gala is planned for Saturday, October 14 at The Depot Minneapolis. Join us as we celebrate the 20th anniversary of Dish, Second Harvest Heartland’s signature event that brings the community together to help end hunger.
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Hy-Vee 100 Million Meals Challenge
Hy-Vee 100 Million Meals Challenge
Now through September 30th, you can round up your purchase at the register at all Hy-Vee, Dollar Fresh Market and Hy-Vee Fast & Fresh locations. All funds collected at Hy-Vee stores in our service area will support Second Harvest Heartland.
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Round Up at Fresh Thyme Market
Round Up at Fresh Thyme Market
When you shop at Fresh Thyme Market, consider rounding up your purchase at the register to support food banks like Second Harvest Heartland. All funds given locally stay local to help support Minnesotans facing hunger.
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Reconnect YOU
Reconnect YOU
If you're feeling lost or disconnected from your career, relationships or yourself - it's time to Reconnect YOU.
In a one-day self-discovery experience, best-selling author, teacher and integrative life coach, Michael Thomas Sunnarborg, and his coaching team will teach out how to shift your attitudes, actions, and words into positive momentum towards your personal goals and aspirations.
A portion of ticket sales will support Second Harvest Heartland.

Kickoff to Summer at the Fair
Kickoff to Summer at the Fair
The third annual Kickoff to Summer at the Fair is back! Get together with family and friends, savor State Fair food favorites at 30+ vendors, raise a glass to the summer, listen to live music on three stages, enjoy activities for the whole family, shop 20+ merchants, and more.
Bring a food non-perishable food donation for Second Harvest Heartland when you Kickoff to Summer. Financial contributions are also being accepted.

Fire Lake Grill House at the Radisson Blu Mall of America
Fire Lake Grill House at the Radisson Blu Mall of America
In honor of the 10th anniversary of Fire Lake Grill House & Cocktail Bar, they are partnering with Second Harvest Heartland to give back to the community. For every FireLake Walleye Double Sandwich sold, Fire Lake will donate 10% of the proceeds to support our work to end hunger.
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Rustica Bakery's Kitchen Coalition Bundle
Rustica Bakery's Kitchen Coalition Bundle
Beloved local bakery, Rustica, is committed to Kitchen Coalition's mission to ensure that every neighbor has a meal that is right for them. Buy a "Kitchen Coalition Bundle" from Rustica and they will donate $3 to Kitchen Coalition to help fight food insecurity.
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Mighty Spark | Eat Well. Give Back.
Mighty Spark | Eat Well. Give Back.
Mighty Spark is on a mission to spark change with their consumers to help those in need. For every purchase of Mighty Spark’s all-natural poultry, they will donate the monetary equivalent of 10 meals to support Feeding America and its network of food banks.
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All American Title Company
All American Title Company
As a thank you for closing your home with them, All American Title Company is donating the monetary equivalent of 30 meals to Second Harvest Heartland for every purchase transaction they close.
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LA Fitness Feeding Families Campaign
LA Fitness Feeding Families Campaign
LA Fitness members can make a secure donation to Feeding America at each local club or online. Second Harvest Heartland is the beneficiary of donations from LA Fitness clubs across our service area in Minnesota and western Wisconsin. Every $1 donation can help provide 3 meals to our neighbors in need.
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Dine for Dinners
Dine4Dinners works to combat hunger in partnership with organizations, such as Second Harvest Heartland, that provide meals for those in need of daily nourishment through dependable, reliable, and sustainable sources. Providing a unique, intimate in-home dining experience, Dine4Dinners inspires clients to give back to those who are faced daily with food insecurity. One quarter of the cost of the dining experience goes to a food charity selected by the client and the donation is made by the client. Since founding in June 2020, Dine4Dinners has delivered several experiences, providing 31,035 meals!
Simeks One Gives One
SIMEK’s is dedicated to providing great food for the greater good - that’s why they’re partnering with Feeding America to provide meals to hungry neighbors in need. One meal will be generously donated to Second Harvest Heartland for each SIMEK’s product purchased at local grocers in our service area.
Reuse and Reward with Lunds & Byerlys
Bring your reusable Lunds & Byerlys 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 bags used to bag groceries at Lunds & Byerlys stores, the company will make a 5 cent donation to Second Harvest Heartland.
Galactic Pizza
At Galactic Pizza, they serve pizza with a conscience. They value creativity, community and sustainability. Their mission is to inspire others to help save the Earth by creating a fun example of what the future would look like if businesses geared themselves towards more sustainable values. One of the many initiatives Galactic Pizza engages in to fulfill their mission is to donate $1 to Second Harvest Heartland every time a customer orders the namesake pizza, “The Second Harvest Heartland”! Stop by and help make a difference today (2917 Lyndale Ave S in Minneapolis).
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.
For orders of 10 or more gift baskets, please call 952-933-8365 or email service@askhillarys.com