Archives: Hunger Matters

The Second Harvest Heartland Blog

Using Her Time, Talent and Treasures to Make an Impact

May 1, 2019 By: Tina Mortimer

This year marks the 16th anniversary of our signature fundraising gala, Dish: Cuisine for Change, and Patty Brunn’s 10th year volunteering for it. Learn what keeps her coming back.
Touched by Hunger, Company Comes Together to Give Back

April 26, 2019 By: Tina Mortimer

At Bio-Techne, helping others is part of the culture.
Fight Hunger. Spark Change.

April 24, 2019 By: Tina Mortimer

While Earth Day has come and gone, our mission to reduce food waste by working with retail and agricultural partners to divert safe, edible food from landfills to our hungry neighbors continues.
Volunteer to Help Us Stamp Out Hunger on May 11!

April 19, 2019 By: Tina Mortimer

Gather your friends and family and help us collect grocery bags of non-perishable food for your letter carrier to pick up on Saturday, May 11 for Stamp Out Hunger.
Making the Healthy Choice the Easy Choice

April 18, 2019 By: Tina Mortimer

Second Harvest Heartland is on the forefront of a growing movement among national food banks to devote distribution efforts to more nutritious foods.
Starting the Day off Right

April 12, 2019 By: Tina Mortimer

Breakfast makes all the difference in a child’s day. But don’t take our word for it. Check out this video featuring Hmong International Academy students, teachers and counselors.
From Food Shelf Client to Committed Volunteer

April 8, 2019 By: Tina Mortimer

After getting to know Second Harvest Heartland as a food shelf client, Christina decided to give back by becoming a volunteer.
A Holistic Approach to Mental Health

April 3, 2019 By: Tina Mortimer

Touchstone Mental Health uses healthy food as part of a holistic approach to treating mental illness.