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  • The Next Frontier in Food Donation

    The Next Frontier in Food Donation

    October 30, 2017 By: Jeff Ambroz

    Have you ever enjoyed a catered meal or sat at a restaurant and wondered what happens to the food that businesses prepare, but don’t sell? We have.

  • Rescuing Imperfect Produce

    Rescuing Imperfect Produce

    October 27, 2017 By: Jeff Ambroz

    Mike is a Produce Manager for Lunds & Byerlys. He takes pride in produce available to shoppers, but is even more proud about the quality food he’s able to rescue to help feed hungry households.

  • Food Waste is a Billion-Pound Problem

    Food Waste is a Billion-Pound Problem

    October 26, 2017 By: Marie Pauley

    With millions of pounds of healthy food available for donation at retail grocers, local farms, food manufacturers and other places, there’s opportunity to reduce waste, help sustain the environment, and connect our hungry neighbors with more balanced nutrition.

  • Using Every Crumb

    Using Every Crumb

    October 24, 2017 By: Marie Pauley

    At Grace Place, individuals and families benefit from healthy meals planned around weekly deliveries from Second Harvest Heartland.

  • The First Thing You Do on Thanksgiving Morning

    The First Thing You Do on Thanksgiving Morning

    October 20, 2017 By: JT Pinther

    Food can get you out of bed on Thanksgiving morning, but maybe not in the way that you think.

  • Reaching Hungry Teens

    Reaching Hungry Teens

    October 19, 2017 By: JT Pinther

    Food + You is moving to include high schools, reaching even more families in our community!

  • Volunteer Reflects on Her Own Food Waste Habits

    Volunteer Reflects on Her Own Food Waste Habits

    October 18, 2017 By: JT Pinther

    After volunteering at a produce distribution, Bhavana looks at hunger and food waste differently.

  • Building Bridges with Produce

    Building Bridges with Produce

    October 13, 2017 By: Marie Pauley

    For many seniors in rural southwestern Minnesota, asking for help with food is something that rarely crosses their minds, produce is helping change that.

  • When the water stops running

    When the water stops running

    October 11, 2017 By: JT Pinther

    This single dad works full-time, but he can’t always make ends meet with just one source of income.

  • Hunger in the News

    Hunger in the News

    October 6, 2017 By: Marie Pauley

    Recent news stories about the issue of hunger.

  • Hunger Action Month Helps Raise Nearly 250,000 Meals

    Hunger Action Month Helps Raise Nearly 250,000 Meals

    October 2, 2017 By: Marie Pauley

    Throughout September you've donated, volunteered, joined us at events and lit the state orange. All in the name of Hunger Action Month, thank you!

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