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  • Help Us Stamp Out Hunger on May 11!

    Help Us Stamp Out Hunger on May 11!

    May 9, 2019 By: Tina Mortimer

    Saturday is Stamp Out Hunger Day! Be sure to leave a grocery bag (or two) of non-perishable food by your mailbox for your letter carrier to pick up.

  • Capturing the Magic of Dish: Cuisine for Change

    Capturing the Magic of Dish: Cuisine for Change

    May 3, 2019 By: Tina Mortimer

    A local freelance photographer donates his time and talent to photographing Second Harvest Heartland’s signature fundraising gala.

  • Hunger on Campus: The Hidden Need

    Hunger on Campus: The Hidden Need

    May 2, 2019 By: Tina Mortimer

    In response to the growing problem of campus hunger, Second Harvest Heartland is helping colleges start their own food shelves and distributions.

  • Using Her Time, Talent and Treasures to Make an Impact

    Using Her Time, Talent and Treasures to Make an Impact

    May 1, 2019 By: Tina Mortimer

    This year marks the 16th anniversary of our signature fundraising gala, Dish: Cuisine for Change, and Patty Brunn’s 10th year volunteering for it. Learn what keeps her coming back.

  • Touched by Hunger, Company Comes Together to Give Back

    Touched by Hunger, Company Comes Together to Give Back

    April 26, 2019 By: Tina Mortimer

    At Bio-Techne, helping others is part of the culture.

  • Fight Hunger. Spark Change.

    Fight Hunger. Spark Change.

    April 24, 2019 By: Tina Mortimer

    While Earth Day has come and gone, our mission to reduce food waste by working with retail and agricultural partners to divert safe, edible food from landfills to our hungry neighbors continues.

  • Volunteer to Help Us Stamp Out Hunger on May 11!

    Volunteer to Help Us Stamp Out Hunger on May 11!

    April 19, 2019 By: Tina Mortimer

    Gather your friends and family and help us collect grocery bags of non-perishable food for your letter carrier to pick up on Saturday, May 11 for Stamp Out Hunger.

  • Making the Healthy Choice the Easy Choice

    Making the Healthy Choice the Easy Choice

    April 18, 2019 By: Tina Mortimer

    Second Harvest Heartland is on the forefront of a growing movement among national food banks to devote distribution efforts to more nutritious foods.

  • Starting the Day off Right

    Starting the Day off Right

    April 12, 2019 By: Tina Mortimer

    Breakfast makes all the difference in a child’s day. But don’t take our word for it. Check out this video featuring Hmong International Academy students, teachers and counselors.

  • From Food Shelf Client to Committed Volunteer

    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

    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

    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!

    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

    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

    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

    Breaking Ground in Brooklyn Park

    March 21, 2019 By: Tina Mortimer

    Second Harvest Heartland breaks ground on new Brooklyn Park hunger-relief campus.

  • Meet Micah, Breakfast Hero

    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

    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.

  • Partners in Hunger Relief

    Partners in Hunger Relief

    March 7, 2019 By: Tina Mortimer

    Cummins Partners with Second Harvest Heartland to help feed our hungry neighbors.

  • Meet Emily, Breakfast Hero

    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.

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