Hunger Matters

The Second Harvest Heartland Blog

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.
Seven Organizations Dedicated to Ending Hunger

March 28, 2019 By: Tina Mortimer

Second Harvest Heartland presents the 2019 Hunger Hero Awards, adding a new category this year!
By the Numbers: Our Volunteers Rock!

March 28, 2019 By: Tina Mortimer

April is Volunteer Appreciation Month, and the perfect time to recognize our amazing volunteers.
A Generous Donor and Her Volunteer Family

March 25, 2019 By: Tina Mortimer

After getting to know Second Harvest Heartland through volunteering and networking, a loyal donor makes the informed decision to become a legacy donor.
Helping Kids Experiencing Hunger

March 22, 2019 By: Tina Mortimer

A generous grant from the Joy in Childhood Foundation will help Second Harvest Heartland and its partners provide more meals to kids this summer and beyond.
Breaking Ground in Brooklyn Park

March 21, 2019 By: Tina Mortimer

Second Harvest Heartland breaks ground on new Brooklyn Park hunger-relief campus.
Partners in Hunger Relief

March 7, 2019 By: Tina Mortimer

Cummins Partners with Second Harvest Heartland to help feed our hungry neighbors.
Meet Micah, Breakfast Hero

March 7, 2019 By: Tina Mortimer

Micah counts on Grab N' Go breakfast to keep him energized all morning long.
Meet Malaya and Tianna, Breakfast Heroes

March 7, 2019 By: Tina Mortimer

Best friends Malaya and Tianna count on Grab N' Go breakfast to keep them going strong all morning.
Meet Emily, Breakfast Hero

March 7, 2019 By: Tina Mortimer

Emily counts on the Grab N' Go breakfast program at her school to keep her stomach full and her mind on her schoolwork.
Taking Hunger Relief to the Hill

March 6, 2019 By: An Garagiola-Bernier and Tina Mortimer

On Thursday, March 14, hunger relief advocates from around the state will come together for Hunger Day on the Hill. Join us!
Fighting Child Hunger Starts With Breakfast

March 4, 2019 By: Tina Mortimer

It’s National School Breakfast Week and the perfect time to recognize one of our breakfast heroes fighting child hunger and working to make breakfast a regular part of the school day.
It’s a Meal … It’s a Snack … It’s Super Snack!

March 1, 2019 By: Tina Mortimer

How do you keep kids energized and homework-ready at the end of the school day? With a Super Snack of course!
Connecting Meals to Those Who Need Them Most

February 20, 2019 By: Tina Mortimer
Surviving with the Help of SNAP

February 19, 2019 By: Tina Mortimer

Ann has been disabled and unable to work nearly her entire adult life. Without SNAP, she couldn’t afford to feed herself.
Couples Who Volunteer Together, Stay Together

February 14, 2019 By: Tina Mortimer

These couples believe their volunteer time together does more than benefit their hungry neighbors in the community—it helps strengthen their relationships.
Neither Snow, Nor Rain, Nor Polar Vortex …

February 11, 2019 By: Tina Mortimer

Second Harvest Heartland’s dedicated employees were hard at work during the polar vortex, making sure food could be delivered to partner agencies and pantries.
Taking Breakfast After the Bell to Lawmakers

February 8, 2019 By: An Garagiola-Bernier and Tina Mortimer

Hunger relief advocates visited the State Capitol for an informational hearing on child nutrition and to promote a state policy initiative designed to strengthen access to school breakfast for all Minnesota children.
Federal Employees Continue to Struggle Post-shutdown

February 4, 2019 By: Tina Mortimer

A federal employee for more than eight years, Scott never imagined he’d struggle with hunger. Then the federal government shut down.