Archives: Hunger Matters

The Second Harvest Heartland Blog

A Movement to Kick Hunger

September 29, 2016 By: Marie Pauley

Kick Hunger Challenge and the Let's Kick Hunger Day Radiothon provide opportunities for Vikings fans to support local hunger relief through the Taste of the NFL organization.
Hunger is here. So are we.

September 22, 2016 By: Marie Pauley

We know that hunger is in our communities, but so are we and so are our partners.
Expanding Services to Seniors Through a Healthcare Connection

September 21, 2016 By: Marie Pauley

Springfield Area Food Shelf is reaching more seniors with a new approach to promoting senior food boxes and support from the local clinic.
FOODRx Program Launch Treats Food as Medicine

September 19, 2016 By: Marie Pauley

FOODRx expands the capacity of health systems by providing patients with a turnkey connection to food and basic need resources when they need it most.
Volunteer Spotlight: Jon

September 12, 2016 By: JT Pinther

Four-year volunteer Jon talks about the importance of meaningful help.
Skip the Change: Create Change—Round Up at Cub Foods Sept. 11-24

September 9, 2016 By: JT Pinther

Round up to the nearest dollar at checkout when making a purchase at Cub Foods, and the difference will be donated to Second Harvest Heartland and other Minnesota Feeding America food banks
15 Ways to Raise Awareness About Hunger Before the Month Ends

September 7, 2016 By: JT Pinther

Tomorrow is Hunger Action Day, and this whole month there are many ways for you to make a difference. There’s something for everybody!
Mother of Five Gets Free Produce, Invites the Neighbors

September 2, 2016 By: JT Pinther

For Sarah, hunger isn’t necessarily about having an empty stomach. It’s what goes into the stomachs of her kids that counts.
Take Action Against Hunger this September

September 1, 2016 By: Marie Pauley

September is Hunger Action Month, a nationwide campaign to mobilize the public to take action against hunger. Volunteer, donate and go orange this September.