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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.
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.
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.
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.