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The Second Harvest Heartland Blog

Longtime Volunteer Memorialized with Food and Fund Drive

January 31, 2020 By: Tina Mortimer

Tim Miller was a longtime volunteer and donor who passed away unexpectedly last fall. Because Second Harvest Heartland held such a big place in Tim's heart, his coworkers at 3M held a food and fund drive in his memory.
A Warm Meal = A Fresh Start for Terrence

January 30, 2020 By: Tina Mortimer

A few months ago, Terrence was homeless and hungry. Today, he enjoys three warm meals a day, serves as a mentor to others in his community, and is looking forward to graduating from an internship to a full-time job.
Peanut Butter: The Perfect Shelf-stable Protein

January 24, 2020 By: Tina Mortimer

Peanut butter is tasty, nutritious, and a valuable commodity at food shelves in Minnesota and across the country.
Partners in Life, Work and Fighting Hunger

January 21, 2020 By: Tina Mortimer

Amanda and Christopher have always cared deeply about the problem of hunger, which is why it was an easy decision to become monthly donors.
Future Hunger Fighters: Minnetonka High School Students Fight Stigma

January 21, 2020 By: Tina Mortimer

Minnetonka High School students collaborate with Second Harvest Heartland to reduce childhood hunger stigma.
Hunger Relief By the Numbers 2019

January 3, 2020 By: Tina Mortimer

We crunched some numbers, and while we made strides in 2019 to feed our hungry neighbors, there is still much work to be done.