Hunger Matters

The Second Harvest Heartland Blog

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.
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.
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.
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!
Friday is Coming Early this Week!

September 6, 2019 By: Tina Mortimer

Start your weekend early! Don’t miss Plates for Good on Thursday, September 12, a day that engages local restaurants to donate a percentage of their food sales to Second Harvest Heartland.
Fighting Hunger with Planned Giving

August 29, 2019 By: Tina Mortimer & Abigail Reeth

By including Second Harvest Heartland in their estate plans, Cecilia and David Simpson fight hunger and continue a family legacy of generosity.
On the Road with The Mobile Lunch Box

August 27, 2019 By: Tina Mortimer & Abigail Reeth

As the Mobile Lunch Box program continues to grow, more kids can receive free lunches throughout the summer and beyond through the Open Door Pantry.
Summer is Sweeter at the Farmers Market!

August 19, 2019 By: Abigail Reeth

The Salvation Army in Minneapolis distributes fresh produce farmers market-style to anyone who shows up at a distribution.
Spreading Food, Shoes and Kindness

August 19, 2019 By: Tina Mortimer

Good in the ’Hood “shoes” away hunger and helps thousands of people in need across the Twin Cities.
Minnesota Hunger-relief Partners Issue Statement on Proposed Changes to Public Charge Rule

August 13, 2019 By: Tina Mortimer

Changes to the public charge rule would make it even more difficult for legal immigrants to feed their families.
Helping Kids Eat Healthy All Summerlong

July 29, 2019 By: Abigail Reeth

Through the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP), Roseville Area Schools provide free, nutritious summer meals for children.
The Sky’s the Limit with Mobile High-rise Food Shelf

July 29, 2019 By: Abigail Reeth

Residents of Holmes Greenway Housing get a regular dose of healthy, nutritious food—despite mobility issues—from Mobile High-rise Food Shelf.
Minnesota Hunger-relief Partners Issue Statement on Proposed Cuts to SNAP

July 23, 2019 By: Tina Mortimer

Proposed SNAP cuts would make it even more difficult for hardworking Minnesotans to feed their families.
Keeping Cool with Delicious, Nutritious Milk

July 22, 2019 By: Tina Mortimer

Thanks to a generous grant from Midwest Dairy, Second Harvest Heartland was able to purchase dairy coolers for 37 food shelves in Minnesota.
Cooking Out with Minnesota Viking Dalvin Cook

July 15, 2019 By: Tina Mortimer

Minnesota Vikings running back, Dalvin Cook is partnering with Second Harvest Heartland for a fun event to raise awareness of the problem of hunger.
SNAP Intern Prepares for Her Future

July 15, 2019 By: Abigail Reeth

A SNAP outreach internship helps Danielle Bouda prepare for her future as a nutrition educator.
A Refugee Learns about SNAP

July 11, 2019 By: Abigail Reeth

With help from Second Harvest Heartland and food assistance from SNAP, Nika and her family can focus on their future in a new country.