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  • Plates for Good

    Plates for Good

    August 30, 2018 By: Tina Mortimer

    September is Hunger Action Month, and this year we’re kicking it off with a new initiative. Plates for Good, which launches Sunday, Sept. 2, and runs all month long, engages local restaurants to donate 10 percent of their food sales to Second Harvest Heartland.

  • The Promise of Fresh Produce in North Minneapolis

    The Promise of Fresh Produce in North Minneapolis

    August 30, 2018 By: Tina Mortimer

    The Camden Promise expands its programming to bring fresh produce to community members in north Minneapolis.

  • On the Frontline of Food Rescue

    On the Frontline of Food Rescue

    August 28, 2018 By: Tina Mortimer

    Food Rescue Specialist Corey Livingston knows produce doesn’t have to be shiny and new to be delicious.

  • Cheers to Providing More Meals to Hungry Minnesotans

    Cheers to Providing More Meals to Hungry Minnesotans

    August 24, 2018 By: Tina Mortimer

    Thank you to everyone who joined us and contributed to the success of Vintner Uncorked. Here's a recap of the event.

  • Humans Against Hunger: Michelle

    Humans Against Hunger: Michelle

    August 21, 2018 By:

    Michelle, a single mother of four, juggles being a parent, a personal care assistant and a full-time student working towards a degree in community development.

  • Energized to End Hunger

    Energized to End Hunger

    August 15, 2018 By: Tina Mortimer

    An internship with Second Harvest Heartland’s Agency Relations team has helped Rae better understand how the food distribution pipeline works.

  • Humans Against Hunger: Glynis

    Humans Against Hunger: Glynis

    August 14, 2018 By:

    “I always had support from my family when I needed help. My husband and I had four kids within five years. We struggled sometimes. My parents would help us out, so we never starved." - Glynis, a retired elementary school specialist and volunteer shares her story.

  • Summer Meal Program Brings Food and Fun

    Summer Meal Program Brings Food and Fun

    August 9, 2018 By: Tina Mortimer

    The Sheridan Story expands its programming to bring summer meals to hungry kids in Roseville.

  • Humans Against Hunger: Kathryn

    Humans Against Hunger: Kathryn

    August 7, 2018 By:

    “The Senior Food Shelf means I can have my independence. It means I can get what I need and I can make food for my grandkids." - Kathryn, a senior who helps care for her grandkids shares her story.

  • Fresh Produce Helped Mary Get Healthy

    Fresh Produce Helped Mary Get Healthy

    August 2, 2018 By: Tina Mortimer

    When fresh fruits and vegetables are in short supply, health often suffers. Thanks in part to the fresh produce distribution in her neighborhood, Mary, who is retired with a limited income, can afford to get healthy.

  • Feeding Frogtown

    Feeding Frogtown

    August 1, 2018 By: Tina Mortimer

    Affordable fresh produce in Frogtown is hard to come by when you’re on a tight budget. The Frogtown Neighborhood Association is aiming to change that.

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