Hunger Matters

The Second Harvest Heartland Blog

Taking Breakfast After the Bell to Lawmakers

February 8, 2019 By: An Garagiola-Bernier and Tina Mortimer

Hunger relief advocates visited the State Capitol for an informational hearing on child nutrition and to promote a state policy initiative designed to strengthen access to school breakfast for all Minnesota children.
Federal Employees Continue to Struggle Post-shutdown

February 4, 2019 By: Tina Mortimer

A federal employee for more than eight years, Scott never imagined he’d struggle with hunger. Then the federal government shut down.
A Charmed Life, A Lasting Legacy

January 30, 2019 By: Tina Mortimer

After Ellen retired, she began volunteering, but soon found that she wanted to do more. She wanted to leave a legacy to those she’d worked so hard to help.
Volunteer Families Pack Nearly 50,000 Meals in One Day

January 25, 2019 By: Tina Mortimer

More than 600 volunteers came together to sort and pack food on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day to help feed our hungry neighbors.
Pass the Peanut Butter!

January 24, 2019 By: Tina Mortimer

Peanut butter is a high-protein food in high demand at food shelves and food pantries.
What does the government shutdown mean for me?

January 18, 2019 By: Tina Mortimer

Second Harvest Heartland provides answers to some of your most-asked questions about the government shutdown.
Notable Moments from 2018 (That You Made Possible!)

January 16, 2019 By: Tina Mortimer

Read about some of our employees’ most memorable moments of 2018.
Committed to Kicking Hunger

January 10, 2019 By: Tina Mortimer

Without volunteers like Cathy, Brad and Nick, fundraisers like the Let’s Kick Hunger Day Radiothon wouldn’t be possible.
Meet Second Harvest Heartland’s New CEO, Allison O’Toole

January 8, 2019 By: Tina Mortimer

After a comprehensive, national search process, Second Harvest Heartland’s board of directors chose nonprofit leader and veteran changemaker Allison O’Toole as the hunger-relief organization’s new leader.
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.