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The Second Harvest Heartland Blog

Celebrating Collaboration: Minnesota Central Kitchen

November 25, 2020 By: Alison Griffin

Second Harvest Heartland CEO Allison O’Toole was joined by renowned chef David Fhima and Minnesota Central Kitchen Director Emily Paul to take a moment to recognize the good work, and one million meals milestone, of this COVID-response initiative.
A Thanksgiving Like No Other

November 24, 2020 By: Jennifer Sheda - Agency and Partner Communications Specialist

In a year full of adaptations and innovations, our region’s food shelves are adjusting to make this Thanksgiving a bit more special for the people they serve. Hear from four of our partners on what this year’s food-centric holiday looks like.
Surging Food Insecurity and a Deepening Hunger Divide

November 11, 2020 By: Alison Griffin

Second Harvest Heartland CEO Allison O’Toole was joined by leaders from The Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, the Amherst H. Wilder Foundation and the Kandiyohi County Food Shelf to provide an update on COVID-driven hunger in our region and the path to recovery.
When Working a Full-time Job Can’t Cut It

November 9, 2020 By: Alison Griffin

“Circumstances don’t care who you are, how hard you work or what it is that keeps you up at night. Everyone falls on hard times at some point, and it’s okay to take an extended hand that’s offering help.” Read more about Niki’s story of hope.