Archives: Hunger Matters

The Second Harvest Heartland Blog

For Families Like Tara’s, We’re More Than a Food Bank

January 31, 2017 By: Marie Pauley

One Minnesota family’s story of how Second Harvest Heartland was there with more than food to help during a time of loss.
Eight Fun Facts About our Food Bank

January 30, 2017 By: Marie Pauley

The distribution center in Maplewood is the heart of our work. Learn some fun facts about our food bank and what it takes to get millions of pounds of food to our hungry neighbors in need.
Let’s Kick Hunger Day Provides 800,000+ Meals

January 27, 2017 By: Marie Pauley

Thanks to generous donors, volunteers and partners this year’s Let’s Kick Hunger Day Radiothon raised more than $266,000 – and donations are still coming in.
Al-Maa’uun Aids North Minneapolis Community with Food Help

January 24, 2017 By: Marie Pauley

One of our oldest partners recently gained media attention for their distributions in partnership with Second Harvest Heartland.
State Raises Awareness of Resources for Food Help

January 23, 2017 By: Marie Pauley

Governor Mark Dayton proclaimed January as SNAP Education and Outreach Month.
Winter makes getting groceries harder

January 19, 2017 By: JT Pinther

With help from a food shelf, Donna and Stephen can get the healthy food they need.
Volunteers Pack 24,428 Meals for MLK Day

January 18, 2017 By: JT Pinther

More than 400 volunteers joined Second Harvest Heartland for a day of service.
Preschoolers Donate Food and Share Photos

January 13, 2017 By: Marie Pauley

After completing their annual Food & Fund Drive, kids from a few local Primrose Schools drew pictures to share their thanks.
Patricia Thanks You

January 10, 2017 By: JT Pinther

Because of your help, Patricia doesn’t have to choose between utilities and food. Read about her story here.
Resolve to Do More for Your Hungry Neighbors

January 4, 2017 By: Marie Pauley

As winter settles in, our hungry neighbors encounter more barriers to accessing food and must make tough choices. You can help by resolving to do more.
The Best Way to Do the Most Good this January

January 3, 2017 By: Jens Pinther

When she suffered a brain injury, Linda’s life changed forever. One of the best ways to help individuals like Linda is to become a Monthly Giver.
Favorite Staff Moments of 2016

January 2, 2017 By: Marie Pauley

Our staff members share some of their favorite moments from last year.