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  • Coming Together to Feed More Minnesotans: The Story Behind Minnesota Central Kitchen

    Coming Together to Feed More Minnesotans: The Story Behind Minnesota Central Kitchen

    April 17, 2020 By: Andrew Ranallo

    In early March, as restaurants began to close amidst COVID-19, a team of restaurants, caterers, and hunger-fighting organizations banded together to help feed those in need.

  • A Father’s Philanthropic Legacy Helps Feed Minnesotans

    A Father’s Philanthropic Legacy Helps Feed Minnesotans

    April 16, 2020 By: Briana Gruenewald

    Three years ago, Jack Nachtigal lost his father to cancer. Since his passing, Jack started Jerry’s Day of Kindness to turn his sadness into a celebration of his dad and the cause Jerry passionately supported.

  • Q & A with Hunger-fighter Dave Henseler

    Q & A with Hunger-fighter Dave Henseler

    April 13, 2020 By: Tina Mortimer

    Dave uses his unique skills to make a difference in the lives of his hungry neighbors.

  • Packing Up Produce for the Lower Sioux Community

    Packing Up Produce for the Lower Sioux Community

    April 10, 2020 By: Briana Gruenewald

    The Lower Sioux Indian Community has felt the significant economic blow due to COVID-19. Fortunately, the Second Harvest Heartland warehouse was ripe with fresh fruits and vegetables ready to feed those families.

  • Senior Hunger in Rural Minnesota

    Senior Hunger in Rural Minnesota

    April 6, 2020 By: Tina Mortimer

    As the coronavirus continues to spread, it’s becoming increasingly clear that older adults are being hit hardest. Murray County in Greater Minnesota is home to a large population of seniors. Murray County Aging & Volunteer Services is trying to reach them.

  • Thank you, Volunteers!

    Thank you, Volunteers!

    April 1, 2020 By: Tina Mortimer

    Volunteers are an integral part of our work at Second Harvest Heartland. We couldn't do what we do without our amazing community of helpers.

  • United In Hunger Relief

    United In Hunger Relief

    March 31, 2020 By:

    Minnesota hunger-relief organizations united in service to the community, announce that food is available, and more is on the way.

  • Get Help Finding Food - We Have the Resources You Need!

    Get Help Finding Food - We Have the Resources You Need!

    March 27, 2020 By: Tina Mortimer

    We're working around the clock to deliver as much food as possible to local families and our food shelf and meal program partners. Use this resource if you need food assistance.

  • Introducing: Minnesota Central Kitchen

    Introducing: Minnesota Central Kitchen

    March 17, 2020 By: Second Harvest Heartland

    Restaurants step in to feed a community in need

  • High School Students Reflect on the Problem of Hunger

    High School Students Reflect on the Problem of Hunger

    March 6, 2020 By: Tina Mortimer

    Volunteering at Second Harvest Heartland can have a big impact, not only on the hungry families we serve but on the volunteers themselves.

  • Know the Signs of Child Hunger

    Know the Signs of Child Hunger

    March 5, 2020 By: Tina Mortimer

    While many kids in our service area may be looking forward to a spring break vacation from school, many others—those who don’t have enough to eat and rely on school meals to keep hunger at bay—may be dreading it.

  • Meet the Harvest Crew

    Meet the Harvest Crew

    March 2, 2020 By: Tina Mortimer

    Connecting healthy surplus food from retailers and food service operators to those who need it most takes a mighty team. And that's exactly what we have at Second Harvest Heartland.

  • Celebrate the Most Important Meal of the Day

    Celebrate the Most Important Meal of the Day

    February 28, 2020 By: Tina Mortimer

    It’s National School Breakfast Week and we’re partnering with No Kid Hungry to help schools start a breakfast program or increase students’ participation in a current breakfast program through a fun, friendly competition.

  • The Secret to Setting Kids Up for Success?

    The Secret to Setting Kids Up for Success?

    February 28, 2020 By: Tina Mortimer

    Making breakfast part of the regular school day, just like lunch, gives kids the fuel they need to learn and grow. And studies show that when a nutritious breakfast is served during the school day, students’ grades, behavior, and attendance improve.

  • Doing the Work They Love to Help Feed Our Hungry Neighbors

    Doing the Work They Love to Help Feed Our Hungry Neighbors

    February 11, 2020 By: Tina Mortimer

    Antenna employees help us feed our hungry neighbors simply by showing up and doing the work they love. Through its Good Works program, the marketing agency donates one meal per billable hour its employees put in.

  • With Estate Gift, Couple Ensures Everyone has a Place at the Table

    With Estate Gift, Couple Ensures Everyone has a Place at the Table

    February 6, 2020 By: Tina Mortimer

    When Charlie and Mark got married a few years ago, they made a promise to each other that they would always fight to make the world a more equitable place.

  • Longtime Volunteer Memorialized with Food and Fund Drive

    Longtime Volunteer Memorialized with Food and Fund Drive

    January 31, 2020 By: Tina Mortimer

    Tim Miller was a longtime volunteer and donor who passed away unexpectedly last fall. Because Second Harvest Heartland held such a big place in Tim's heart, his coworkers at 3M held a food and fund drive in his memory.

  • A Warm Meal = A Fresh Start for Terrence

    A Warm Meal = A Fresh Start for Terrence

    January 30, 2020 By: Tina Mortimer

    A few months ago, Terrence was homeless and hungry. Today, he enjoys three warm meals a day, serves as a mentor to others in his community, and is looking forward to graduating from an internship to a full-time job.

  • Peanut Butter: The Perfect Shelf-stable Protein

    Peanut Butter: The Perfect Shelf-stable Protein

    January 24, 2020 By: Tina Mortimer

    Peanut butter is tasty, nutritious, and a valuable commodity at food shelves in Minnesota and across the country.

  • Future Hunger Fighters: Minnetonka High School Students Fight Stigma

    Future Hunger Fighters: Minnetonka High School Students Fight Stigma

    January 21, 2020 By: Tina Mortimer

    Minnetonka High School students collaborate with Second Harvest Heartland to reduce childhood hunger stigma.

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