Hunger Matters

The Second Harvest Heartland Blog

Putting an End to School Lunch Shaming

November 25, 2019 By: Tina Mortimer

South Saint Paul Schools take a proactive approach to preventing school lunch shaming, ensuring all students in the district are well-fed and ready to learn.
Hunger Hides Where Older Adults Reside

November 14, 2019 By: Tina Mortimer

Seniors, like children, are especially vulnerable to the negative impacts of poor nutrition. Our teams are working hard to uncover hunger where it hides.
Casa de Esperanza Offers a Fresh Start for Latina Women and Families

November 14, 2019 By: Tina Mortimer

Casa de Esperanza offers new beginnings and nutritious meals to Latina women and their children seeking a haven from domestic abuse.
Hunger Hides in the Classroom

November 14, 2019 By: Theresa McCormick

Have you ever been so hungry you couldn’t focus? I know that when I’m hungry, even the simplest task seems impossible. Now imagine you’re a hungry child trying to learn algebra.
Hunger and the Environment: A New Podcast from Second Harvest Heartland

November 14, 2019 By: Tina Mortimer

Enjoy food? Care about the environment? If you answered ‘yes’ to one or both of these questions, this is the podcast for you.
Hunger Hides in the Suburbs

November 14, 2019 By: Tina Mortimer

You would never know it by looking at them, but the Groess family—a hard-working, middle-class suburban family of six—has struggled with hunger. Now they’re helping others to fight the stigma.
Celebrate Differently This Holiday Season

November 14, 2019 By: Allison O'Toole

Hunger hides during the holidays. But with your help, we can bring it out of the shadows.
Veteran at Home at New Dorothy Day Residence

November 11, 2019 By: Tina Mortimer

Ronnie is an 82-year-old veteran who finds nourishment for his body and soul at Catholic Charities’ new Dorothy Day Residence.
Politics Aside: A Fight We Can All Get Behind

November 6, 2019 By: Allison O'Toole

Our CEO, Allison O'Toole, recently returned from a trip to Washington, D.C., where she advocated for federal funding to help feed the 1 in 11 Minnesota families who experience hunger.
We LOVE Our Volunteers!

October 31, 2019 By: Tina Mortimer

Second Harvest Heartland Brooklyn Park Welcomes First 150-person Volunteer Group.
Giving Back in a Tangible Way

October 29, 2019 By: Tina Mortimer

Janis and Bill appreciate the ease and efficiency of making a regular monthly donation directly from their checking account to Second Harvest Heartland to help feed their neighbors experiencing hunger.
Holding on to Hope: A Life Reclaimed

October 21, 2019 By: Tina Mortimer

Jenni was homeless and hungry. But thanks to Minnesota Adult & Teen Challenge, Union Gospel Mission, and her strong desire to make a better life for her children, her story has a happy ending.
Hunger Hides in the Classroom

October 14, 2019 By: Tina Mortimer

It's National School Lunch Week, a time to think about the importance of a healthy school lunch in a child’s life and the impact it has inside and outside of the classroom.
We Built It! Will You Come?

October 11, 2019 By: Allison O'Toole - CEO, Second Harvest Heartland

Our new Volunteer Center in Brooklyn Park is open and ready to fight hunger.
Cheers to Helping Our Neighbors in Need!

October 4, 2019 By: Tina Mortimer

Thank you to everyone who joined us and contributed to the success of Vintner Uncorked! This year’s event raised more than $72,000!
Otto Bremer Trust Loan Will Help Fund Completion of Brooklyn Park Facility

September 26, 2019 By: Tina Mortimer

Second Harvest Heartland and the Otto Bremer Trust look to make a big impact on hunger relief with $3 million program-related investment.
75 Years in the Making: Gift of Stock Leaves a Lasting Legacy

September 24, 2019 By: Tina Mortimer

For 75 years, Bob Rustvold and his late wife, Marion, always had something cooking—in the kitchen and out in the community.
Hunger-Relief Efforts in the News

September 24, 2019 By: Tina Mortimer

Check out some of the recent news stories spotlighting the fight against hunger in Minnesota.
Just When You Thought Fridays Couldn’t Get Any Better

September 24, 2019 By: Tina Mortimer

Valley Outreach Food Shelf provides extra fresh produce to visitors with the help of Food Rescue.
The Fight Against Hunger Just Got Stronger

September 23, 2019 By: Tina Mortimer

It’s official! Second Harvest Heartland’s new, state-of-the-art volunteer space is open and ready for the hunger fight. All we need is you!