Ways to Make a Financial Contribution
Donating money is the most efficient way to get food to the families who need a little extra help. For every $5 donated, Second Harvest Heartland can help provide 15 meals to neighbors facing hunger in Minnesota and western Wisconsin.
Help end hunger today
Become a Monthly Giver
An easy and convenient way to fight hunger.
Donate by Phone
Call Donor Relations at 651.209.7950.
Donate by Mail
Just print, complete and send our short donation form with your contribution.
Donor Relations, Second Harvest Heartland
7101 Winnetka Avenue N.
Brooklyn Park, Minnesota 55428
Donate in Honor/In Memory with a Tribute Gift
Honor a loved one or celebrate a special occasion with a tribute gift.
Employer/Matching Gifts
Double your impact. Find out if your company matches gifts.
Food & Fund Drives
Host a virtual or traditional Food & Fund drive.
Vehicle Donation
Help provide meals for hungry neighbors when you donate your vehicle.
Donate from Your IRA
If you are age 70 1/2 or older, a gift from your IRA can count toward your required minimum distribution, decrease your tax burden, and ensure that our neighbors are fed. Learn more.
Stock Donations
Donating stock to Second Harvest Heartland is a meaningful, effective way to fulfill one of life's most basic needs — making sure people have enough food to feed themselves and their families. Donating stock makes good financial sense as well. Learn more.
Planned Giving
Support hunger relief by making a gift in your estate or financial plans. By making a legacy gift today, you’ll help Second Harvest Heartland put food on the tables of those in need for years to come. Learn more.
Donor Advised Funds
A donor advised fund allows you to combine the most favorable tax benefits with the ability to easily support Second Harvest Heartland. Learn more.
Cryptocurrency
Donating cryptocurrency is a non-taxable event, making Bitcoin and other cryptocurrency donations one of the most tax-efficient ways to support Second Harvest Heartland. Learn more.
Corporate, foundation and organization financial donations
Second Harvest Heartland never sells or rents donor information outside the organization. Privacy Policy
Food Changes Everything.®
Second Harvest Heartland believes everyone should have reliable access to food. We’re committed to advocating, educating, and providing food until everyone in our service area (Minnesota and western Wisconsin) has what they need to thrive.
Service Area Counties
In Minnesota
Anoka, Benton, Big St one, Blue Earth, Brown, Carver, Chippewa, Chisago, Cottonwood, Dakota, Hennepin, Isanti, Jackson, Kandiyohi, Lac qui Parle, Le Sueur, Lincoln, Lyon, Martin, McLoed, Meeker, Morrison, Murray, Nicollet, Nobles, Pine, Pipestone, Ramsey, Redwood, Renville, Rock, Scott, Sherburne, Sibley, Stearns, Swift, Todd, Washington, Watonwan, Wright and Yellow Medicine.
In Wisconsin
Barron, Buffalo, Burnett, Chippewa, Clark, Dunn, Eau Claire, Jackson, Pepin, Pierce, Polk, Price, Rusk, Sawyer, St. Croix, Taylor, Trempealeau and Washburn.
A heart for feeding people – Jim and Kathy Gelder
Like many of our generous donors, Jim Gelder was first introduced to Second Harvest Heartland through a United Way workplace giving campaign while working for ING Minneapolis. His connection to Second Harvest Heartland grew over time, and he and his wife Kathy found opportunities to share their passion for hunger relief, including tours of the Second Harvest Heartland facilities. “We have both seen firsthand how Second Harvest Heartland does what it does,” he says. They continue to support Second Harvest Heartland as well as a food bank in Arizona, where they live now. “We’ve developed a heart for feeding people,” says Jim.