Hunger Matters

The Second Harvest Heartland Blog

Into the Great Wide Open: Reaching Hungry Families in Rural Areas

January 4, 2019 By: Tina Mortimer

In-school food pantries and backpack programs help reach rural families who need access to nutritious meals.
Hunger Relief in 2018 By the Numbers

January 3, 2019 By: Tina Mortimer

We crunched some numbers, and while we made strides in 2018 to feed our hungry neighbors, there is still much work to be done.
A Low-Waste Wedding

December 18, 2018 By: Tina Mortimer

Ashley and her fiancé wanted to use their special day to give back, which is why they asked their wedding guests to donate to Second Harvest Heartland.
Volunteer Spotlight: Sunrise Banks

December 18, 2018 By: Tina Mortimer

Volunteering is a core value and important team-building experience for Sunrise Bank
Holding on to Hope

December 18, 2018 By: Tina Mortimer

At Metro Hope, a Christian recovery center, Grant not only gets treatment for his addiction, but the food he needs to be healthy.
Everything's Coming Up Rosey

December 13, 2018 By: Tina Mortimer

Rosey came to Minnesota because she needed to get out of a relationship. She made the hard choice to forgo food security and shelter for her freedom.
Volunteer Spotlight: The Soul Sisters

December 7, 2018 By: Tina Mortimer

Three best friends bond over bagging produce at Second Harvest Heartland.
Rob Zeaske Says Goodbye

December 3, 2018 By: Rob Zeaske

Rob Zeaske says goodbye and reflects on his time as CEO of Second Harvest Heartland.
A Little Help Goes a Long Way

November 28, 2018 By: Jess Prewett

For a young family living paycheck to paycheck, the food they bring home from their local produce distribution helps them make ends meet and stay healthy.
Volunteering: A Family Affair

November 27, 2018 By: Tina Mortimer

Judson and his Minnesota family have made volunteering at Second Harvest Heartland a family tradition.
Serving Hope

November 20, 2018 By: Tina Mortimer

Chris says the meals he receives at Union Gospel Mission give him hope for a better tomorrow.
Finding More Than Food

November 16, 2018 By: Jess Prewett

Suzy first came to the CAP Agency in need of healthy food. Three years later, she embraces her role as a permanent employee with gratitude and joy.
Thank you for Giving to the Max

November 16, 2018 By: Marie Pauley

Your support on Give to the Max Day will help provide more than 1.9 million meals to those in our community who don't know where their next meal will come from, thank you!
Today is Give to the Max Day!

November 15, 2018 By: Marie Pauley

This Give to the Max Day, you can help fuel a stronger, healthier future where everyone is fed!
Removing the Stigma of Applying for School Meal Benefits

November 14, 2018 By: Tina Mortimer

The South Saint Paul School District is using new ways to get families who qualify to complete an Application for Benefits (AEB), helping ensure all students in the district are well-fed and ready to learn.
Veteran Humbled and Motivated by Hunger

November 9, 2018 By: Tina Mortimer

Tim was hungry, suicidal and suffering from PTSD when an outreach worker found him sleeping under a park bench. Today, he’s a mentor to other veterans.
How to Turn 50,000 Into 607,000

November 8, 2018 By: Tara Sullivan

Second Harvest Heartland, with the help of our partners, multiplies an investment 12 times by adding things like coolers and wider doors to food shelves.
Fuel a Stronger Healthier Future When Everyone is Fed

November 6, 2018 By: Rob Zeaske - CEO, Second Harvest Heartland

In our region, known for an abundance of food that feeds our quality of life, hunger is still a problem. The good news is, it’s a problem we can solve.
Meeting the Need One Family at a Time

November 5, 2018 By: Tina Mortimer

From crisis to stability, follow Paola and her family through the hunger relief system.
An Opportunity to Create a Brighter, Healthier Future for Our Kids

November 1, 2018 By: Tina Mortimer

Donate on Give to the Max Day and your gift goes twice as far to helping fuel a stronger, healthier future for kids, families and seniors.