Hunger Matters

The Second Harvest Heartland Blog

A Good Neighbor Ensures No One in His Apartment Building Goes Hungry

May 2, 2018 By: Tina Mortimer

Juan rarely goes shopping unless he has a coupon or knows of a sale. At 62 and relying on disability insurance to live after knee replacement surgery that made it difficult for him to work, the cost of food is simply too high.
Doing More for our Hungry Neighbors

April 30, 2018 By: Marie Pauley

A message from our CEO, inviting you to view our Annual Community Report. We hope you’re inspired by what you’ve helped us accomplish in 2017.
Hunger in the Suburbs, and One Food Shelf’s Fight Against It

April 26, 2018 By: JT Pinther

Hunger in suburban areas is growing faster than in urban or rural communities. It serves as a unique challenge, and Ralph Reeder Food Shelf in New Brighton, Minn. is taking it on, especially when it comes to kids and their families.
Gaining Job Experience While Volunteering

April 23, 2018 By: Tina Mortimer

Roja has been a volunteer at Second Harvest Heartland’s Maplewood location for just a few months, but she already feels at home.
This Former Intern Just Couldn’t Stop Helping Others

April 16, 2018 By: Tina Mortimer

She intended on participating in our 10-week internship program to gain job skills and then seek full-time work. But 10 weeks soon turned into 20 weeks.
How a Beertender Fights Hunger, as Told by Ben

April 11, 2018 By: JT Pinther

Ben Hering is the Director of Engagement at the Minnesota Credit Union Network by day and a Beertender at Indeed Brewing Company by night. He’s found a way to connect both experiences to help end hunger.
Mr. and Mrs. Claus by December, Dedicated Volunteers All Year

April 9, 2018 By: JT Pinther

Jeannie says the volunteer shifts are always a lot of fun, but it’s the looks on people’s faces when she gives them food that feels so good.
Heaven’s Table Food Shelf and the Letter from Marilyn

April 6, 2018 By: JT Pinther

With far too many neighbors struggling to afford food for the whole month, Heaven’s Table was exactly what the residents of Fairmont, Minn. needed.
Volunteer Jerri Celebrates 10 Years, Thousands of Hours

April 2, 2018 By: JT Pinther

We’ve counted 3,000 volunteer hours from Jerri since 2012. But Jerri has been volunteering since long before we even started keeping track!
Seven Organizations Dedicated to Ending Hunger This Year

March 30, 2018 By: JT Pinther

Second Harvest Heartland presents the 2018 Hunger Hero Awards, adding a new category this year!
FOODRx Provides Healthier Choices for Lisa and her Family

March 29, 2018 By: Marie Pauley

At 32, Lisa’s life changed forever after a diagnosis of congestive heart failure the put her out of work. With the help of FOODRx, her health and the ability to provide for her family is slowly turning a corner.
Second Harvest Heartland Seeks $18 Million in State Investment

March 27, 2018 By: Marie Pauley

While the volume of food, the amount of fresh food, and our efficiency in dealing with it are growing, our space is not.
Healthy Food for Nancy's Grandson, and an Easy Way to Help

March 22, 2018 By: JT Pinther

After each monthly Food + You distribution, you can see Nancy hauling a pretty big box of much-needed food to her car with her grandson Maxx by her side.
An Internship Undoubtedly More Than Paper-Pushing

March 16, 2018 By: JT Pinther

Sam, one of our interns from the summer of 2015, shares an insider’s perspective on what it’s like to be an intern at Second Harvest Heartland.
Howie Mandel is Headlining Dish: Cuisine for Change 2018!

March 15, 2018 By: Marie Pauley

This year, we’re celebrating the 15th anniversary of Dish: Cuisine for Change with special guest Howie Mandel, and he’s got a special message for you.
Being Nurtured is About More Than Food

March 5, 2018 By: Marie Pauley

A food shelf plays an important role providing stability, but finding long-term solutions to the issue of hunger is a priority for the Waite House.
Behind the Pallets: From the Warehouse to a Family’s House

March 2, 2018 By: JT Pinther

Long before a plate is set in front of us, that food is safely stored, cared for and transported in spaces that aren’t particularly glorified—a warehouse, for instance.
Elena Felt the Pain of Hunger Three Times Over—Once for Each of Her Kids

February 28, 2018 By: JT Pinther

Receiving SNAP benefits didn’t even provide funds for a full month of groceries, but it was so much more than one egg.
Super Bowl Food Rescue Efforts Results in Recovery of 152,824 Pounds of Food

February 27, 2018 By: Marie Pauley

Volunteers, local meal program partners and our Food Rescue team were at the forefront of the exciting efforts to make the Super Bowl a zero-waste event and helped facilitate the recovery of 152,824 pounds of food for our hungry neighbors.
By the Numbers: Our Volunteers’ Amazing Accomplishments in 2017

February 23, 2018 By: JT Pinther

We cannot do what we do without the work of our amazing volunteers!