Events and Promotions Calendar
Check the Second Harvest Heartland Calendar of Events and Promotions often to discover when, where and how you can participate to bring hope and food to people who need it.
We welcome organizations that are seeking a charity partner for their event. If you're planning an event, please let us know.
Upcoming events/promotions
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Featured Event
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Fight Hunger. Spark Change.
The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted communities nationwide, especially ours. Now more than ever, our neighbors are turning to Second Harvest Heartland for help. You can support the fight against hunger by participating in the Walmart and Sam’s Club Fight Hunger. Spark Change. campaign in three easy ways.
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Dessa and Dogwood Coffee Custom Blend
To celebrate the release of her new single, Life On Land, Dessa collaborated with Dogwood Coffee on a limited-edition custom coffee blend called IDES. Pick up a bag of IDES at one of Dogwood's three metro locations and $7 of each bag will support Second Harvest Heartland.
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Read and Feed with Deerly Beloved
Deerly Beloved - a book of light-hearted short stories by Dave Freemore - centers around deer hunting, maple syrup rituals and fun with friends and family. 50% of the net proceeds from the sale of Deerly Beloved will benefit Second Harvest Heartland. Order your copy today.
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Harper & Hunter LLC's Fundraiser and Clubhouse Event
Celebrating the release of their second book – Everybody Let’s Get Cookin’ – the family behind Harper & Hunter LLC wants to encourage healthy eating and safe fun in the kitchen while raising awareness about food insecurity in America.
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Featured Event
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Fight Hunger. Spark Change.
The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted communities nationwide, especially ours. Now more than ever, our neighbors are turning to Second Harvest Heartland for help. You can support the fight against hunger by participating in the Walmart and Sam’s Club Fight Hunger. Spark Change. campaign in three easy ways.
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Red Stag Supperclub: Restaurant Industry Monday Nights
The Red Stag Supperclub in Northeast Minneapolis is launching a Monday night special benefiting Minnesota Central Kitchen. Every Monday through the end of April from 3:30-7 pm, restaurant industry workers are invited to come in for a free dinner. Donations will be collected on a give-what-you-can basis and go to directly support MCK's work to fight hunger in the Midwest.
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Yoplait Lids to Feed America
Yoplait is helping families access nutritious food through their Lids to Feed America campaign. Beginning January 1, look for specially marked Yoplait products at your local retailer, scan and submit your receipt at YoplaitLids.com, and Yoplait will donate 10 cents to Feeding America and its network of food banks.
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Arctic Wolf Networks: Stronger Security. Stronger Community.
Arctic Wolf® is the market leader in security operations and on a mission to end cyber risk by helping organizations build a more resilient cybersecurity strategy. It's hard to thrive in a state of insecurity, which is why Arctic Wolf is proud to support Second Harvest Heartland in the fight against food insecurity and hunger.
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Minnesota Monthly & Midwest Home Promotion
Support Second Harvest Heartland’s mission and receive a 2-year subscription to Minnesota Monthly and Midwest Home. It is a really simple way to give back and receive a gift. Before July 15, purchase a 2-year subscription to Minnesota Monthly and Midwest Home (24 issues total) at a 50% discount, and they will donate 75% of the proceeds to Second Harvest Heartland.
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Heartland Inspections
Heartland Inspections is proud to partner with Second Harvest Heartland supporting the community we work in by pledging to provide 6 meals to families in need for every inspection they perform.
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Crocs Cares
Crocs is proud to partner with Feeding America and its network of food banks to support our communities and neighbors in need. Every time you complete a purchase on Crocs.com, or at any Crocs retail store, you’ll have the opportunity to add a donation to support the Feeding America network. A portion of donations made locally will directly support Second Harvest Heartland.
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The Cheesecake Factory
Nothing is sweeter than a dessert that gives back! For every slice of Chocolate Caramelicious Cheesecake with Snickers sold at The Cheesecake Factory, Second Harvest Heartland will receive a donation to help support our neighbors in need.
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Pampered Chef Round Up from the Heart
Fighting hunger for more than 28 years, Pampered Chef provides easy ways for customers to support hunger relief through the Round Up from the Heart campaign.
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Dish: Cuisine for Change
Join us to celebrate the 18th anniversary of Dish: Cuisine for Change, which will take place virtually on Thursday, September 23. As Second Harvest Heartland's signature fundraising gala, Dish: Cuisine for Change brings the community together to raise funds and awareness to help end hunger in our local communities.
Ongoing Promotions
Supporting the work of Second Harvest Heartland is sometimes as easy as shopping at your favorite local business. Check out these ongoing promotions designed to promote awareness and help us bring more food to hungry people.
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Dine4Dinners
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! Learn more. .
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Power Plate Meals
Power Plate Meals prides themselves on providing healthy meals for families. Now, they’re inviting customers to join them in helping put food on the tables of families experiencing the stress of hunger. When customers make a $5 donation at Eagan, Bloomington, or Lakeville locations, Power Plate Meals will donate one meal to Second Harvest Heartland and our network of food shelf partners. Learn more. .
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Buy One, Give One with Soup by Simpls
For every quart of soup you buy for delivery to your door, Simpls will donate a bowl of soup to Second Harvest Heartland to nourish our community members in need as well as healthcare workers supporting COVID-19. The soup is made from scratch using local, organic and sustainable ingredients. Please visit simpls.com to place your order for soup as well as sides and desserts which can all be delivered to your doorstep. Enjoy a warm bowl of soup while warming your heart! .
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Sean and Blanca Real Estate Group
Sean and Blanca, husband and wife real estate team, are committed to supporting Minnesota families, especially during these difficult times. With each home closing, they will donate the equivalent of 300 meals to Second Harvest Heartland. In addition, they are organizing innovative ways to encourage their friends and clients to get involved in the fight against hunger. Connect with Sean and Blanca at www.SeanandBlanca.com.
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Spoonful Apparel — Look Good. Do Good. Feed Kids!
Help Second Harvest Heartland make sure no child goes hungry when you buy inspiring, fashionable apparel and accessories from Spoonful Apparel, LLC. Spoonful Apparel is donating 50% of the profits from online sales made in Minnesota and select events to Second Harvest Heartland. Visit www.spoonfulapparel.com to learn more.
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SIMEK’s 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. For more information, visit: simeks.com/onegivesone.
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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. www.lundsandbyerlys.com
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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). www.galacticpizza.com
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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.