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.
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Upcoming events/promotions
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Featured Event
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17th Anniversary Dish: Cuisine for Change
Join us in celebrating the 17th anniversary of Dish: Cuisine for Change on Thursday, June 11, 2020! 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.
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Askov Finlayson is partnering with Second Harvest Heartland on limited-edition Northern Hospitality tees
Askov Finlayson sees firsthand the devastating effect COVID-19 is having on the lives of service professionals. To give back, they’ve partnered with Second Harvest Heartland on limited-edition Northern Hospitality tees that will support this important cause.
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St. Paul Saints #ClassicSaintsCommunity Series
The St. Paul Saints launched the #ClassicSaintsCommunity Series which gives back to non-profits, including Second Harvest Heartland, through special offers which provide discounts or benefits to Saints fans.
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Hy-Vee Supporting Local Families
support local families experiencing hunger while COVID-19 affects our community by donating as you check out at a neighborhood Hy-Vee location in Brooklyn Park, Cottage Grove, Eagan, Lakeville, Maple Grove, New Hope, Oakdale, Plymouth, Robbinsdale, Savage and Shakopee.
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Round-up to Fight Hunger with Wedge, Wedge Table, and Linden Hills Co-op
For the month of April When you shop at Wedge, Wedge Table, or Linden Hills Co-op, you’ll have the opportunity to support our neighbors experiencing hunger. By choosing to round-up your bill at the register, you will be helping Second Harvest Heartland and our efforts to ensure all are fed.
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innerDialogue Limited-edition “Flatten the Curve” t-shirts
innerDialogue Limited-edition “Flatten the Curve” t-shirts
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Stamp Out Hunger Virtual Food Drive
This year, Stamp Out Hunger is going virtual! Participate in the drive by donating online to support our neighbors in need.
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Featured Event
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17th Anniversary Dish: Cuisine for Change
Join us in celebrating the 17th anniversary of Dish: Cuisine for Change on Thursday, June 11, 2020! 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.
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Round-up to Fight Hunger with Wedge, Wedge Table, and Linden Hills Co-op
For the month of April When you shop at Wedge, Wedge Table, or Linden Hills Co-op, you’ll have the opportunity to support our neighbors experiencing hunger. By choosing to round-up your bill at the register, you will be helping Second Harvest Heartland and our efforts to ensure all are fed.
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Stamp Out Hunger Virtual Food Drive
This year, Stamp Out Hunger is going virtual! Participate in the drive by donating online to support our neighbors in need.
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Featured Event
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17th Anniversary Dish: Cuisine for Change
Join us in celebrating the 17th anniversary of Dish: Cuisine for Change on Thursday, June 11, 2020! 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.
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Past events/promotions
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Punch Pizza Food & Fund Drive
Enjoy Punch Pizza and give back during their annual food and fund drive March 9-13.
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Inspired Conversations: Jose Andres
Internationally recognized chef and humanitarian Jose Andres will join Star Tribune TASTE Editor, Lee Svitak Dean, for a lively conversation as part of a new speaker series, Inspired Conversations. A portion of ticket sales will support Second Harvest Heartland.
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Adam Thielen & Hormel Chili Campaign
MN Vikings wide receiver, Adam Thielen, is teaming up with Hormel Chili to fight local hunger!
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Hy-Vee Reusable Bag Program
For the month of January, each time a $2.50 red My Heart Reusable Bag is purchased at the Hy-Vee in Marshall, MN, $1 will be donated to Second Harvest Heartland.
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Let's Kick Hunger Radiothon
Please join us at Let’s Kick Hunger Day Radiothon
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Crate and Barrel Holiday Campaign
Crate and Barrel invites you to celebrate the holiday season by giving back.
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Gott for Good
Joel Gott Wines is doing their part to fight hunger this holiday season. You can help!
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Wells Fargo Holiday campaign
Wells Fargo is giving back this holiday season in a big way. Join them by donating at your local Wells Fargo ATM, online, or via text, to impact local families who are hungry. Donations will be matched up to $25,000!
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Whole Foods One Dime at a Time
Visit your local Whole Foods now to the end of December and donate your 10¢ bag refund for every bag you reuse while shopping.
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Star Tribune Cookie Contest
Be the first to sample cookies from the 17th annual Star Tribune Holiday Cookie Contest while helping to make a difference for those in need.
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Granite City Dine to Donate
Dine at Granite City Roseville, Maple Grove, or Eagan on Thursday, December 5 to support Second Harvest Heartland.
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Walk to End Hunger
Give back before giving thanks on Thanksgiving morning!
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Turkey Day 5K
Warm up your Thanksgiving appetite with the 32nd Annual Turkey Day 5K
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Mario Kart 64 Tournament and Food Drive
Join us on Wednesday, November 27th, for a Drinksgiving Evening. We are kicking off the holidays with a Mario Kart N64 Tournament and Food Drive. Players of all skill levels are highly encouraged to enter.
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KARE 11 Food Fight 2019
Join your favorite anchor’s team to support Second Harvest Heartland and local families in need.
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35th Annual Nordic American Thanksgiving Breakfast
Join us for the 35th Annual Sons of Norway Nordic American Thanksgiving Breakfast
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Movies for Meals
Second Harvest Heartland has teamed up with iHeartMedia to offer free movies this November.
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Walser Drive to End Hunger
Walser Automotive is donating $1 for every pound of food collected at their 19 local dealerships. Stop by with a nonperishable food item or give monetarily online to support Second Harvest Heartland.
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Give to the Max Day
Give to the Max Day 2019 is scheduled for Thursday, November 14! Plan to join GiveMN and thousands of Minnesota nonprofits and schools as we raise millions of dollars together for the organizations which make our communities stronger.
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TJX Companies Holiday Campaign
This holiday season, help support local families facing hunger by donating at the register of your local TJMaxx, Marshalls, Home Goods, or Sierra Trading Post stores.