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  • 5 Hunger-Fighting Reasons to Give Monthly

    5 Hunger-Fighting Reasons to Give Monthly

    June 29, 2022 By: Rachel Bittner - Annual Giving Lead

    As hundreds of thousands of Minnesotans face food insecurity and many food shelf partners are seeing up to 30% more visitors this summer, consistent support from monthly donations is more important than ever in the fight against hunger. Become a Monthly Giver by July 31 and your recurring gift will be matched for the first 12 months.

  • End of Legislative Session Brings Missed Opportunities for Lawmakers to Address Food Insecurity

    End of Legislative Session Brings Missed Opportunities for Lawmakers to Address Food Insecurity

    June 22, 2022 By: Rachel Sosnowchik - Public Affairs Specialist

    The 2022 Minnesota legislative session has ended without needed investments in hunger-relief efforts. Learn more about what proposals were on the table and why organizations like Second Harvest Heartland are calling for lawmakers to come back and pass additional legislation.

  • How Haven Housing Gives Food a Second Chance with Food Rescue

    How Haven Housing Gives Food a Second Chance with Food Rescue

    June 15, 2022 By: Samantha Solberg - Communications Specialist

    Haven Housing is an emergency shelter and supportive housing program that serves women and women-led families in Minneapolis. As a meal program partner of Second Harvest Heartland, Haven Housing utilizes donations of excess food from restaurants and grocers to provide meals and snacks for their residents each day. 

  • Five Food Donors Fighting Hunger in the Heartland

    Five Food Donors Fighting Hunger in the Heartland

    June 14, 2022 By: Samantha Solberg - Communications Specialist

    Thanks to food donations from growers, producers, manufacturers and businesses, we delivered more than 120 million pounds of food to meal programs and food shelves across our region last year. Here are five of the food donation partners that helped make this possible.

  • From Farm to Food Bank: Q&A with The Good Acre

    From Farm to Food Bank: Q&A with The Good Acre

    June 3, 2022 By: Samantha Solberg - Communications Specialist

    In 2021, we began partnering with The Good Acre to support Minnesota's diverse agricultural community and supply hungry neighbors with fresh produce. To date, 25 participating BIPOC growers have sold more than 197,000 pounds of locally grown produce to Second Harvest Heartland.

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