Hunger Matters

The Second Harvest Heartland Blog

For Kids, Summer is the Hungriest Time of Year

July 2, 2018 By: JoAnna Lund

During the school year, more than 40 percent of K-12 kids in Minnesota are eligible for free or reduced-price meals through the National School Lunch and School Breakfast programs. But when school ends and summer begins, these kids may not have access to the meals they need.
Seeds of Change on the Horizon

June 28, 2018 By: Rob Zeaske

Rob Zeaske announces decision to step down as CEO of Second Harvest Heartland at the end of 2018.
Loaves & Fishes Teams with Second Harvest Heartland to Create “The Hub"

June 26, 2018 By: Tina Mortimer

To better serve our hunger relief network, Second Harvest Heartland has teamed up with Loaves & Fishes to become a redistribution center to other metro meal programs.
OUR FARM: The Greener Side of Second Harvest Heartland

June 25, 2018 By: Marie Pauley

To provide more leafy greens to our hungry neighbors, Second Harvest Heartland recently started operating OUR FARM, an enclosed, vertical garden that grows fresh, highly nutritious greens year-round inside our facility with minimal environmental impact.
Solving Food Waste to Help End Hunger

June 22, 2018 By: Marie Pauley

Watch a powerful video to learn more about how we’re partnering with restaurants, catering companies and local meal programs to help end hunger by addressing food waste.
Taking Pride in Ending Hunger

June 22, 2018 By: Tina Mortimer

At Second Harvest Heartland, we believe every neighbor should have the food they need to thrive — regardless of their race, gender, religion or sexual orientation.
Putting Health on the Table—Together

June 20, 2018 By: Marie Pauley

When we help provide food for families who struggle to afford it, it’s not just about the number of pallets and pounds. It’s what kind of food makes those pounds.
Longtime Partner CUB Celebrates 50 Years

June 19, 2018 By: Marie Pauley

As CUB celebrates their 50th anniversary, Second Harvest Heartland would like to reflect on our significant partnerships over the years and recognize their help in raising awareness of hunger.
A Grandfather's Love Runs Deep

June 15, 2018 By: Tina Mortimer

This Father's Day, thanks to Second Harvest Heartland’s food assistance programs, Boris doesn't have to worry about his grandsons going hungry.
Success in South Washington County

June 14, 2018 By: Tina Mortimer

More than 300 community members came together to help end child hunger in South Washington County and beyond.
Retail Food Rescue: The Backbone of Nutrition

June 13, 2018 By: Tina Mortimer

Interfaith Outreach Food Shelf partners with Second Harvest Heartland to provide fresh, nutritious food for families.
Bringing Meals to Many

June 11, 2018 By: Tina Mortimer

Bremer Bank and Second Harvest Heartland have partnered to raise funds and awareness to end the problem of hunger in our country.
Overcome with Gratitude

June 8, 2018 By: Tina Mortimer

Elisha Bunn no longer struggles with food insecurity, so now she’s helping those who do.
Ending Child Hunger in South Washington County—and Beyond

June 6, 2018 By: Tina Mortimer

Second Harvest Heartland is excited to partner with South Washington County District 833 as the district launches Minnesota's first collaborative summer meal model to feed hungry kids.
Local Chef Brings Awareness to Child Hunger

June 4, 2018 By: Tina Mortimer

Chef Beth Jones says her eyes have been opened to the problem of hunger—and she sees it in her own backyard.
Food + You Means Security for Jessica and her Family

June 1, 2018 By: Tina Mortimer

With support from her family and the Food + You program, Jessica doesn’t have to worry about having enough food to feed her kids.
Letter Carriers Collect One Million Pounds of Food and Help Stamp Out Hunger

May 31, 2018 By: Marie Pauley

By participating in the Stamp Out Hunger food drive, donors, volunteers, local letter carriers and event partners help collect and deliver more than one million pounds of food for hungry Minnesotans in a single day!
Partners in Food Service

May 25, 2018 By: Tina Mortimer

Sandie and Debbie have worked together at South Saint Paul Secondary School for more than a decade, and they’ve seen firsthand the difference school meals make to hungry kids.
Second Harvest Heartland receives full state support for new facility

May 21, 2018 By: Tina Mortimer

We are thrilled to announce that both the Senate and the House voted on a new bonding bill, which includes Second Harvest Heartland’s full request for $18 million in state bonding to buy and renovate our new Brooklyn Park facility.
Food + You Helps Moms Like Janelle

May 17, 2018 By: JT Pinther

As the school year ends, we reflect on how Food + You helped make a difference for Janelle’s two young sons and their classmates.