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Hunger Matters
The Second Harvest Heartland Blog
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Hunger Hides in the Classroom
October 14, 2019 By: Tina Mortimer
It's National School Lunch Week, a time to think about the importance of a healthy school lunch in a child’s life and the impact it has inside and outside of the classroom.
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We Built It! Will You Come?
October 11, 2019 By: Allison O'Toole - CEO, Second Harvest Heartland
Our new Volunteer Center in Brooklyn Park is open and ready to fight hunger.
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Cheers to Helping Our Neighbors in Need!
October 4, 2019 By: Tina Mortimer
Thank you to everyone who joined us and contributed to the success of Vintner Uncorked! This year’s event raised more than $72,000!
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A Roof Over Her Child’s Head or Dinner? Single Mom No Longer Needs to Choose
October 3, 2019 By: Tina Mortimer
Tameka found food assistance and hope at a local Second Harvest Heartland food distribution.
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Otto Bremer Trust Loan Will Help Fund Completion of Brooklyn Park Facility
September 26, 2019 By: Tina Mortimer
Second Harvest Heartland and the Otto Bremer Trust look to make a big impact on hunger relief with $3 million program-related investment.
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Just When You Thought Fridays Couldn’t Get Any Better
September 24, 2019 By: Tina Mortimer
Valley Outreach Food Shelf provides extra fresh produce to visitors with the help of Food Rescue.
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Hunger-Relief Efforts in the News
September 24, 2019 By: Tina Mortimer
Check out some of the recent news stories spotlighting the fight against hunger in Minnesota.
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75 Years in the Making: Gift of Stock Leaves a Lasting Legacy
September 24, 2019 By: Tina Mortimer
For 75 years, Bob Rustvold and his late wife, Marion, always had something cooking—in the kitchen and out in the community.
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Take the 3-Day, $30,000 Challenge!
September 24, 2019 By: Tina Mortimer
Bremer Bank and Second Harvest Heartland have partnered to raise funds to fight hunger in our communities--and you can help!
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The Fight Against Hunger Just Got Stronger
September 23, 2019 By: Tina Mortimer
It’s official! Second Harvest Heartland’s new, state-of-the-art volunteer space is open and ready for the hunger fight. All we need is you!
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Friday is Coming Early this Week!
September 6, 2019 By: Tina Mortimer
Start your weekend early! Don’t miss Plates for Good on Thursday, September 12, a day that engages local restaurants to donate a percentage of their food sales to Second Harvest Heartland.
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Hunger Action Month: The Time to Act is Now
August 29, 2019 By: Tina Mortimer
September is Hunger Action Month, and we have three ways for you to get involved, including Plates for Good on Thursday, September 12, an event that engages local restaurants to donate a portion of their food sales to Second Harvest Heartland.
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Fighting Hunger with Planned Giving
August 29, 2019 By: Tina Mortimer & Abigail Reeth
By including Second Harvest Heartland in their estate plans, Cecilia and David Simpson fight hunger and continue a family legacy of generosity.
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On the Road with The Mobile Lunch Box
August 27, 2019 By: Tina Mortimer & Abigail Reeth
As the Mobile Lunch Box program continues to grow, more kids can receive free lunches throughout the summer and beyond through the Open Door Pantry.
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Summer is Sweeter at the Farmers Market!
August 19, 2019 By: Abigail Reeth
The Salvation Army in Minneapolis distributes fresh produce farmers market-style to anyone who shows up at a distribution.
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Spreading Food, Shoes and Kindness
August 19, 2019 By: Tina Mortimer
Good in the ’Hood “shoes” away hunger and helps thousands of people in need across the Twin Cities.
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Minnesota Hunger-relief Partners Issue Statement on Proposed Changes to Public Charge Rule
August 13, 2019 By: Tina Mortimer
Changes to the public charge rule would make it even more difficult for legal immigrants to feed their families.
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The Sky’s the Limit with Mobile High-rise Food Shelf
July 29, 2019 By: Abigail Reeth
Residents of Holmes Greenway Housing get a regular dose of healthy, nutritious food—despite mobility issues—from Mobile High-rise Food Shelf.
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Helping Kids Eat Healthy All Summerlong
July 29, 2019 By: Abigail Reeth
Through the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP), Roseville Area Schools provide free, nutritious summer meals for children.
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Minnesota Hunger-relief Partners Issue Statement on Proposed Cuts to SNAP
July 23, 2019 By: Tina Mortimer
Proposed SNAP cuts would make it even more difficult for hardworking Minnesotans to feed their families.
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