Archives: Hunger Matters

The Second Harvest Heartland Blog

Our New Website Has Launched!

January 29, 2015 By: Sara Blair - Senior Communications Coordinator

We’ve been working hard to redesign our online presence to better serve all users—a person needing help, someone looking for an opportunity to volunteer or donate, or community leaders, working with us to end hunger. And we hope you like the results.
Become a Hunger Hero – Thursday is Let’s Kick Hunger Day

January 27, 2015 By: Sara Blair - Senior Communications Coordinator

This Thursday, January 29, from 5am to 7pm, WCCO Radio, Taste of the NFL, Land O’Lakes, General Mills and AgStar Financial Services are together again bringing you the fifth annual “Let’s Kick Hunger Day” Radiothon to benefit Second Harvest Heartland.
Pledge to Do More This Year

January 23, 2015 By: Sara Blair - Senior Communications Coordinator

Become a Monthly Giver before January 31, 2015,* and your first 6 months of gifts will be DOUBLED, thanks to $10,000 in matching funds from a generous donor.
Kids and Families Fight Hunger on MLK Day

January 22, 2015 By: Sara Blair - Senior Communications Coordinator

On Monday, more than 400 youth volunteers, their families and community members rolled up their sleeves and packed, sorted and labeled food to help provide for those in need as part of Bring Your Child to Serve Day, in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
When Volunteering Turns into Friendships

January 19, 2015 By: Sara Blair - Senior Communications Coordinator

Nonprofits depend on the giving nature of volunteers, but volunteers also gain satisfaction and benefits from giving back to their community. Volunteers often report the benefits of personal growth, enrichment, learning, plus the opportunity to build friendships.
Volunteers Make a Difference

January 15, 2015 By: Sara Blair - Senior Communications Coordinator

At Second Harvest Heartland, we depend on our volunteers. Without this tremendous contribution, our hungry neighbors would not receive the food they need. Read here for the number of volunteers needed daily for three important volunteer opportunities, and how you can help.
Cold Temps Lead to Tough Decisions

January 15, 2015 By: Sara Blair - Senior Communications Coordinator

Being food insecure is difficult any time of year, but in the winter there is additional financial strain. Many people find it harder to make ends meet when their heating costs and other utilities increase during these cold winter months. Read what some of our clients shared the difficult choices they have to make in the winter.
Staff Share Their Favorite Moments of 2014

January 9, 2015 By: Sara Blair - Senior Communications Coordinator

As we begin the New Year, the staff at Second Harvest Heartland often takes a moment to reflect on the past year. Our team has accomplished so many things this year to help local children, families and seniors get the food they need, so we asked them—what were your favorite moments of 2014 and what are you looking forward to in 2015? Here are some of their responses.
With New Opportunity, Volunteers Help Distribute More Fresh Produce

January 7, 2015 By: Marie Pauley

The Produce Bagging Center provides a new opportunity for volunteers to get their hands dirty and get healthier foods into the emergency food system.
Behind the Numbers: Our Warehouses

January 2, 2015 By: Sara Blair

Behind the Numbers: Our Warehouses