Archives: Hunger Matters

The Second Harvest Heartland Blog

The Critical Addition to the Hunger Fight: Prepared Meals

February 24, 2022 By: Samantha Solberg - Communications Specialist 

Hunger plus” is the idea that access to ingredients only solves part of the problem for many people facing hunger because they may lack the time, tools or ability to cook. Minnesota Central Kitchen works with partners to bring nutritious, prepared meals to communities facing barriers to a good meal.
Food Shelf Fresh: Partnering with Local Farmers and Producers

February 21, 2022 By: Alauna Yust - Guest Contributor

Fresh foods accounted for 63 percent of the total food distributed by Second Harvest Heartland last year, and many of those came from family farms and familiar names in Minnesota’s rich agricultural scene.
Using Data to Fight Hunger with Boston Consulting Group

February 14, 2022 By: Samantha Solberg - Communications Specialist  

Since 2009, Boston Consulting Group has been providing pro bono consulting to Second Harvest Heartland to examine and improve our hunger-fighting programs. 
FOODRx and SNAP: Increasing Nutrition Access

February 10, 2022 By: Alauna Yust - Guest Contributor

At Second Harvest Heartland, we are on a mission to end hunger in ways that result in better overall health outcomes and help lead to nutrition security for all. Read more about FOODRx and SNAP, two programs that remove barriers to health and help us end hunger together with our trusted community partners.