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Hunger Matters
The Second Harvest Heartland Blog
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Volunteer Families Helped Pack Almost 15,000 Meals in One Day!
January 16, 2018 By: JT Pinther
It was another great Bring Your Child to Serve Day. Learn what some of the volunteers shared about volunteering and service on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
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Volunteering with the Kids—Free, Fun and Meaningful!
January 15, 2018 By: JT Pinther
Sometimes it’s hard to find a fun, free activity for the whole family when it’s cold outside. Why not take the kids volunteering and help a neighbor at the same time?
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Hunger Relief in 2017 By the Numbers
January 12, 2018 By: JT Pinther
After crunching some numbers, Second Harvest Heartland presents just a few hunger statistics and hunger relief efforts from 2017.
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Hungry Neighbor Follow-Up: How Is Sarah’s Family Today?
January 9, 2018 By: JT Pinther
We had the chance to hear how Sarah and her family have been since they first accessed food help from Second Harvest Heartland two summers ago.
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Is Food the Most Flexible Expense?
January 5, 2018 By: JT Pinther
Based on a true story, 70-year-old Earl struggles to prioritize his expenses on a tight budget. The expense he cuts first? Food.
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Having Been a Donor, Jay Never Thought He’d Need a Food Shelf
January 3, 2018 By: JT Pinther
Jay, still feeling the effects of the recession 10 years later, shares his story.
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6 Amazing Moments of 2017 (That You Made Possible)
December 29, 2017 By: JT Pinther
From sighs of relief from families who come to us for help, to energizing conversations about food justice in a room full of dedicated thought leaders, 2017 brought some special moments to Second Harvest Heartland.
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Weather Shouldn’t Decide if You’ll Have Enough Money for Food
December 27, 2017 By: Marie Pauley
Katie and Matt’s income is dependent on the weather, so providing for a family of four can be difficult in the winter months.
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Happy Holidays & Thank You!
December 21, 2017 By: JT Pinther
As the holiday season approaches, we at Second Harvest Heartland can’t help but reflect on the generosity and support we’ve received this year.
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Freight Farm Ready to Get Growing!
December 20, 2017 By: Bob Branham - Director of Produce Strategy
Our first crops of lettuces and other greens will be harvested in late January and continuous every week going forward after that.
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Having Beaten a Serious Illness, Jim Has a New 2018 Goal
December 19, 2017 By: JT Pinther
“From now on, I want to help people like they helped me.”
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An Internship Experience that Couldn’t Be Bought
December 15, 2017 By: JT Pinther
Kim, now in seminary, said she will always remember one single mom whose life changed forever thanks to Kim’s help.
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A Holiday Meal at Home
December 14, 2017 By: Marie Pauley
After medical bills are paid and doctor visits are covered, Carol and her family have little left for food, especially during the holidays.
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Passion for Hunger Relief and Innovation Drive New Board Members
December 13, 2017 By: Marie Pauley
Four new members recently joined the Second Harvest Heartland Board of Directors. Read more about their passion for hunger relief, innovation and why they joined.
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Loretta Brings Remarkable Empathy When Helping Her Neighbors
December 8, 2017 By: JT Pinther
Loretta is motivated to fight for hungry families for many reasons, but part of her deep empathy is from her own experiences when she’s needed help.
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In Order to Help, Sometimes We Need a Little Help
December 7, 2017 By: JT Pinther
Regardless of how hard it is to make ends meet with a very limited budget, being able to provide for others is something Donald prioritizes.
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Hydroponic Farming, an Unexpected Innovation
December 4, 2017 By: Bob Branham - Director of Produce Strategy
Questioning our position as a food bank in the food production supply chain and on the nutritional value of produce we provide has led to an unexpected innovation. Learn more about the Hydroponic Farming pilot from our Produce Strategy Manager.
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Keeping Family Traditions Alive With a Holiday Meal
November 30, 2017 By: Marie Pauley
Rescue Now Services is working to give people struggling to make ends meet one less thing to worry about.
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Food Changes Holidays
November 29, 2017 By: Marie Pauley
Hear from three families whose holidays are a time of added stress and hunger.
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Why Do We Want What Food Retailers Are Throwing Away?
November 27, 2017 By: JT Pinther
April has made reducing food waste a priority for most of her career. But reducing that waste through hunger relief has augmented her passion in an important way.
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