Hunger Matters

The Second Harvest Heartland Blog

Hunger Hides Where Older Adults Reside

November 14, 2019 By: Tina Mortimer

Seniors, like children, are especially vulnerable to the negative impacts of poor nutrition. Our teams are working hard to uncover hunger where it hides.
Hunger Hides in the Suburbs

November 14, 2019 By: Tina Mortimer

You would never know it by looking at them, but the Groess family—a hard-working, middle-class suburban family of six—has struggled with hunger. Now they’re helping others to fight the stigma.
Celebrate Differently This Holiday Season

November 14, 2019 By: Allison O'Toole

Hunger hides during the holidays. But with your help, we can bring it out of the shadows.
Veteran at Home at New Dorothy Day Residence

November 11, 2019 By: Tina Mortimer

Ronnie is an 82-year-old veteran who finds nourishment for his body and soul at Catholic Charities’ new Dorothy Day Residence.
Politics Aside: A Fight We Can All Get Behind

November 6, 2019 By: Allison O'Toole

Our CEO, Allison O'Toole, recently returned from a trip to Washington, D.C., where she advocated for federal funding to help feed the 1 in 11 Minnesota families who experience hunger.
We LOVE Our Volunteers!

October 31, 2019 By: Tina Mortimer

Second Harvest Heartland Brooklyn Park Welcomes First 150-person Volunteer Group.
Giving Back in a Tangible Way

October 29, 2019 By: Tina Mortimer

Janis and Bill appreciate the ease and efficiency of making a regular monthly donation directly from their checking account to Second Harvest Heartland to help feed their neighbors experiencing hunger.
Holding on to Hope: A Life Reclaimed

October 21, 2019 By: Tina Mortimer

Jenni was homeless and hungry. But thanks to Minnesota Adult & Teen Challenge, Union Gospel Mission, and her strong desire to make a better life for her children, her story has a happy ending.
Hunger Hides in the Classroom

October 14, 2019 By: Tina Mortimer

It's National School Lunch Week, a time to think about the importance of a healthy school lunch in a child’s life and the impact it has inside and outside of the classroom.
We Built It! Will You Come?

October 11, 2019 By: Allison O'Toole - CEO, Second Harvest Heartland

Our new Volunteer Center in Brooklyn Park is open and ready to fight hunger.
Cheers to Helping Our Neighbors in Need!

October 4, 2019 By: Tina Mortimer

Thank you to everyone who joined us and contributed to the success of Vintner Uncorked! This year’s event raised more than $72,000!
Otto Bremer Trust Loan Will Help Fund Completion of Brooklyn Park Facility

September 26, 2019 By: Tina Mortimer

Second Harvest Heartland and the Otto Bremer Trust look to make a big impact on hunger relief with $3 million program-related investment.
Just When You Thought Fridays Couldn’t Get Any Better

September 24, 2019 By: Tina Mortimer

Valley Outreach Food Shelf provides extra fresh produce to visitors with the help of Food Rescue.
Hunger-Relief Efforts in the News

September 24, 2019 By: Tina Mortimer

Check out some of the recent news stories spotlighting the fight against hunger in Minnesota.
75 Years in the Making: Gift of Stock Leaves a Lasting Legacy

September 24, 2019 By: Tina Mortimer

For 75 years, Bob Rustvold and his late wife, Marion, always had something cooking—in the kitchen and out in the community.
The Fight Against Hunger Just Got Stronger

September 23, 2019 By: Tina Mortimer

It’s official! Second Harvest Heartland’s new, state-of-the-art volunteer space is open and ready for the hunger fight. All we need is you!
Friday is Coming Early this Week!

September 6, 2019 By: Tina Mortimer

Start your weekend early! Don’t miss Plates for Good on Thursday, September 12, a day that engages local restaurants to donate a percentage of their food sales to Second Harvest Heartland.
Fighting Hunger with Planned Giving

August 29, 2019 By: Tina Mortimer & Abigail Reeth

By including Second Harvest Heartland in their estate plans, Cecilia and David Simpson fight hunger and continue a family legacy of generosity.
On the Road with The Mobile Lunch Box

August 27, 2019 By: Tina Mortimer & Abigail Reeth

As the Mobile Lunch Box program continues to grow, more kids can receive free lunches throughout the summer and beyond through the Open Door Pantry.
Summer is Sweeter at the Farmers Market!

August 19, 2019 By: Abigail Reeth

The Salvation Army in Minneapolis distributes fresh produce farmers market-style to anyone who shows up at a distribution.