Many features of this site require JavaScript. Learn how to enable javascript.
- News and Events
Blog Archives
- September
- August
- July
- June
- May
- April
- March
- February
- January
- December
- November
- October
- September
- August
- July
- June
- May
- April
- March
- February
- January
- December
- November
- October
- September
- August
- July
- June
- May
- April
- March
- February
- January
- December
- November
- October
- September
- August
- July
- June
- May
- April
- March
- February
- January
- December
- November
- October
- September
- August
- July
- June
- May
- April
- March
- February
- January
2019
2018
2017
2016
2015
2014
2013
2012
2011
2010
2009
2008
Hunger Matters
The Second Harvest Heartland Blog
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
Keeping Cool with Delicious, Nutritious Milk
July 22, 2019 By: Tina Mortimer
Thanks to a generous grant from Midwest Dairy, Second Harvest Heartland was able to purchase dairy coolers for 37 food shelves in Minnesota.
-
Cooking Out with Minnesota Viking Dalvin Cook
July 15, 2019 By: Tina Mortimer
Minnesota Vikings running back, Dalvin Cook is partnering with Second Harvest Heartland for a fun event to raise awareness of the problem of hunger.
-
SNAP Intern Prepares for Her Future
July 15, 2019 By: Abigail Reeth
A SNAP outreach internship helps Danielle Bouda prepare for her future as a nutrition educator.
-
A Refugee Learns about SNAP
July 11, 2019 By: Abigail Reeth
With help from Second Harvest Heartland and food assistance from SNAP, Nika and her family can focus on their future in a new country.
-
Family Celebrates 5 Years of Volunteering
July 9, 2019 By: Tina Mortimer and Abigail Reeth
For five years, this multi-generational group has volunteered at Second Harvest Heartland as a fun family activity.
-
Land O'Lakes Donates Macaroni and Cheese
July 8, 2019 By: Tina Mortimer
Land O’Lakes stopped by the Second Harvest Heartland warehouse in Maplewood with a truckload of macaroni and cheese from their First Run program.
-
Family Dedicated to Ending Hunger Appreciates Flexibility of Online Giving
June 28, 2019 By: Abigail Reeth
After a serious injury, a monthly giver and her family continue support their neighbors experiencing hunger.
-
Theresa McCormick Promoted to Director of Programs
June 28, 2019 By: Tina Mortimer
Longtime Second Harvest Heartland employee promoted to Director of Programs.
-
Getting Real About Food Waste
June 25, 2019 By: Tina Mortimer
Rescuing edible, nutritious food means feeding our neighbors experiencing hunger and taking a big step in protecting our planet and natural resources.
-
Preparing Kids for Summer Fun—Not Summer Hunger
June 21, 2019 By: Abigail Reeth
Maxfield Elementary School provides meals for kids and resources for families all yearlong.
Blog Archives
- September
- August
- July
- June
- May
- April
- March
- February
- January
- December
- November
- October
- September
- August
- July
- June
- May
- April
- March
- February
- January
- December
- November
- October
- September
- August
- July
- June
- May
- April
- March
- February
- January
- December
- November
- October
- September
- August
- July
- June
- May
- April
- March
- February
- January
- December
- November
- October
- September
- August
- July
- June
- May
- April
- March
- February
- January