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Hunger Matters
The Second Harvest Heartland Blog
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Loneliness, Isolation and Hunger
May 15, 2019 By: Tina Mortimer
75-year-old Sandra, and her beloved Labrador, Mandy, rely on the monthly box of healthy food they receive from Second Harvest Heartland.
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Celebrating Mothers
May 10, 2019 By: Tina Mortimer
This Mother’s Day, we celebrate all the brave women who struggle to put healthy food on the table, so their children don’t go hungry.
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Capturing the Magic of Dish: Cuisine for Change
May 3, 2019 By: Tina Mortimer
A local freelance photographer donates his time and talent to photographing Second Harvest Heartland’s signature fundraising gala.
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Hunger on Campus: The Hidden Need
May 2, 2019 By: Tina Mortimer
In response to the growing problem of campus hunger, Second Harvest Heartland is helping colleges start their own food shelves and distributions.
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Using Her Time, Talent and Treasures to Make an Impact
May 1, 2019 By: Tina Mortimer
This year marks the 16th anniversary of our signature fundraising gala, Dish: Cuisine for Change, and Patty Brunn’s 10th year volunteering for it. Learn what keeps her coming back.
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Touched by Hunger, Company Comes Together to Give Back
April 26, 2019 By: Tina Mortimer
At Bio-Techne, helping others is part of the culture.
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Fight Hunger. Spark Change.
April 24, 2019 By: Tina Mortimer
While Earth Day has come and gone, our mission to reduce food waste by working with retail and agricultural partners to divert safe, edible food from landfills to our hungry neighbors continues.
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Making the Healthy Choice the Easy Choice
April 18, 2019 By: Tina Mortimer
Second Harvest Heartland is on the forefront of a growing movement among national food banks to devote distribution efforts to more nutritious foods.
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Starting the Day off Right
April 12, 2019 By: Tina Mortimer
Breakfast makes all the difference in a child’s day. But don’t take our word for it. Check out this video featuring Hmong International Academy students, teachers and counselors.
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From Food Shelf Client to Committed Volunteer
April 8, 2019 By: Tina Mortimer
After getting to know Second Harvest Heartland as a food shelf client, Christina decided to give back by becoming a volunteer.
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A Holistic Approach to Mental Health
April 3, 2019 By: Tina Mortimer
Touchstone Mental Health uses healthy food as part of a holistic approach to treating mental illness.
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By the Numbers: Our Volunteers Rock!
March 28, 2019 By: Tina Mortimer
April is Volunteer Appreciation Month, and the perfect time to recognize our amazing volunteers.
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Seven Organizations Dedicated to Ending Hunger
March 28, 2019 By: Tina Mortimer
Second Harvest Heartland presents the 2019 Hunger Hero Awards, adding a new category this year!
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A Generous Donor and Her Volunteer Family
March 25, 2019 By: Tina Mortimer
After getting to know Second Harvest Heartland through volunteering and networking, a loyal donor makes the informed decision to become a legacy donor.
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Helping Kids Experiencing Hunger
March 22, 2019 By: Tina Mortimer
A generous grant from the Joy in Childhood Foundation will help Second Harvest Heartland and its partners provide more meals to kids this summer and beyond.
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Breaking Ground in Brooklyn Park
March 21, 2019 By: Tina Mortimer
Second Harvest Heartland breaks ground on new Brooklyn Park hunger-relief campus.
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Meet Micah, Breakfast Hero
March 7, 2019 By: Tina Mortimer
Micah counts on Grab N' Go breakfast to keep him energized all morning long.
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Meet Emily, Breakfast Hero
March 7, 2019 By: Tina Mortimer
Emily counts on the Grab N' Go breakfast program at her school to keep her stomach full and her mind on her schoolwork.
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Partners in Hunger Relief
March 7, 2019 By: Tina Mortimer
Cummins Partners with Second Harvest Heartland to help feed our hungry neighbors.
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Meet Malaya and Tianna, Breakfast Heroes
March 7, 2019 By: Tina Mortimer
Best friends Malaya and Tianna count on Grab N' Go breakfast to keep them going strong all morning.
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