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The Second Harvest Heartland Blog

Donate to Stamp Out Hunger & Double your Gift

April 28, 2015 By: Marie Pauley Tags: stamp out hunger, donate, Events

Stamp Out Hunger is Saturday, May 9. Thanks to the Land O'Lakes Foundation, you have an opportunity to give early and double your gift!
Take a Virtual Tour of our Warehouse

April 27, 2015 By: Sara Blair - Senior Communications Coordinator

Learn a few fun facts about our operations, and take a virtual tour to see our warehouse in action.
Local Chefs and Restaurants Talk about Dish: Cuisine for Change

April 21, 2015 By: Marie Pauley Tags: fight hunger, dish, Events, end hunger

Each year, local chefs generously donate their food and talent to create the gourmet samples for guests to enjoy at Dish: Cuisine for Change. Hear from a few of the participating chefs and restaurateurs about why Dish is an important evening for them.
Volunteer Spotlight: Parish Community of St. Bridget

April 17, 2015 By: Marie Pauley Tags: volunteer appreciation week, volunteering, volunteer spotlight, end hunger

Read our volunteer group spotlight for Volunteer Appreciation Week, the Parish Community of St. Bridget.
Volunteer Spotlight: Beth Maldonado

April 16, 2015 By: Marie Pauley Tags: volunteer appreciation week, volunteering, volunteer spotlight

In honor of Volunteer Appreciation Week, we’re expanding our monthly spotlight to highlight additional volunteers that go above and beyond in supporting Second Harvest Heartland.
Walmart Fight Hunger. Spark Change.

April 14, 2015 By: Sara Blair - Senior Communications Coordinator

Walmart is making it easy for you to help our hungry neighbors. Now through May 3, visit a Walmart store within Second Harvest Heartland’s service area and help fight hunger three ways.
Happy Volunteer Appreciation Week!

April 13, 2015 By: Marie Pauley

April 12 - 18 is Volunteer Appreciation Week. Hear from Second Harvest Heartland staff who would like to thank our volunteers who join us in our mission to end hunger.
2015 Hunger Hero Award Winners

April 10, 2015 By: Sara Blair - Senior Communications Coordinator Tags: corporate partner, hunger heroes, annual report

We're pleased to announce the recipients of Second Harvest Heartland's annual Hunger Hero awards, an award created to honor and recognize organizational partners who make a compassionate and transformational impact on those who are hungry in the heartland.
Volunteer Spotlight of the Month: John Sullivan

April 6, 2015 By: Sara Blair - Senior Communications Coordinator

Read our Volunteer Spotlight of the Month, John Sullivan
Maintaining a Healthy Diet when Times are Tough

April 1, 2015 By: Sara Blair - Senior Communications Coordinator

Maintaining a healthy diet during times of financial stress can be challenging—we hear about it from our agency partners and those we serve every day. That’s why Second Harvest Heartland is focused on collecting and distributing more fresh, healthy food items to our local food shelves and other agency partners.