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  • Seeds of Change on the Horizon

    Seeds of Change on the Horizon

    June 28, 2018 By: Rob Zeaske

    Rob Zeaske announces decision to step down as CEO of Second Harvest Heartland at the end of 2018.

  • Loaves & Fishes Teams with Second Harvest Heartland to Create “The Hub

    Loaves & Fishes Teams with Second Harvest Heartland to Create “The Hub"

    June 26, 2018 By: Tina Mortimer

    To better serve our hunger relief network, Second Harvest Heartland has teamed up with Loaves & Fishes to become a redistribution center to other metro meal programs.

  • OUR FARM: The Greener Side of Second Harvest Heartland

    OUR FARM: The Greener Side of Second Harvest Heartland

    June 25, 2018 By: Marie Pauley

    To provide more leafy greens to our hungry neighbors, Second Harvest Heartland recently started operating OUR FARM, an enclosed, vertical garden that grows fresh, highly nutritious greens year-round inside our facility with minimal environmental impact.

  • Solving Food Waste to Help End Hunger

    Solving Food Waste to Help End Hunger

    June 22, 2018 By: Marie Pauley

    Watch a powerful video to learn more about how we’re partnering with restaurants, catering companies and local meal programs to help end hunger by addressing food waste.

  • Taking Pride in Ending Hunger

    Taking Pride in Ending Hunger

    June 22, 2018 By: Tina Mortimer

    At Second Harvest Heartland, we believe every neighbor should have the food they need to thrive — regardless of their race, gender, religion or sexual orientation.

  • Putting Health on the Table—Together

    Putting Health on the Table—Together

    June 20, 2018 By: Marie Pauley

    When we help provide food for families who struggle to afford it, it’s not just about the number of pallets and pounds. It’s what kind of food makes those pounds.

  • Longtime Partner CUB Celebrates 50 Years

    Longtime Partner CUB Celebrates 50 Years

    June 19, 2018 By: Marie Pauley

    As CUB celebrates their 50th anniversary, Second Harvest Heartland would like to reflect on our significant partnerships over the years and recognize their help in raising awareness of hunger.

  • A Grandfather's Love Runs Deep

    A Grandfather's Love Runs Deep

    June 15, 2018 By: Tina Mortimer

    This Father's Day, thanks to Second Harvest Heartland’s food assistance programs, Boris doesn't have to worry about his grandsons going hungry.

  • Success in South Washington County

    Success in South Washington County

    June 14, 2018 By: Tina Mortimer

    More than 300 community members came together to help end child hunger in South Washington County and beyond.

  • Retail Food Rescue: The Backbone of Nutrition

    Retail Food Rescue: The Backbone of Nutrition

    June 13, 2018 By: Tina Mortimer

    Interfaith Outreach Food Shelf partners with Second Harvest Heartland to provide fresh, nutritious food for families.

  • Bringing Meals to Many

    Bringing Meals to Many

    June 11, 2018 By: Tina Mortimer

    Bremer Bank and Second Harvest Heartland have partnered to raise funds and awareness to end the problem of hunger in our country.

  • Overcome with Gratitude

    Overcome with Gratitude

    June 8, 2018 By: Tina Mortimer

    Elisha Bunn no longer struggles with food insecurity, so now she’s helping those who do.

  • Ending Child Hunger in South Washington County—and Beyond

    Ending Child Hunger in South Washington County—and Beyond

    June 6, 2018 By: Tina Mortimer

    Second Harvest Heartland is excited to partner with South Washington County District 833 as the district launches Minnesota's first collaborative summer meal model to feed hungry kids.

  • Local Chef Brings Awareness to Child Hunger

    Local Chef Brings Awareness to Child Hunger

    June 4, 2018 By: Tina Mortimer

    Chef Beth Jones says her eyes have been opened to the problem of hunger—and she sees it in her own backyard.

  • Food + You Means Security for Jessica and her Family

    Food + You Means Security for Jessica and her Family

    June 1, 2018 By: Tina Mortimer

    With support from her family and the Food + You program, Jessica doesn’t have to worry about having enough food to feed her kids.

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