Hunger Matters

The Second Harvest Heartland Blog

Land O'Lakes Donates Macaroni and Cheese

July 8, 2019 By: Tina Mortimer

Land O’Lakes stopped by the Second Harvest Heartland warehouse in Maplewood with a truckload of macaroni and cheese from their First Run program.
Theresa McCormick Promoted to Director of Programs

June 28, 2019 By: Tina Mortimer

Longtime Second Harvest Heartland employee promoted to Director of Programs.
Family Dedicated to Ending Hunger Appreciates Flexibility of Online Giving

June 28, 2019 By: Abigail Reeth

After a serious injury, a monthly giver and her family continue support their neighbors experiencing hunger.
Getting Real About Food Waste

June 25, 2019 By: Tina Mortimer

Rescuing edible, nutritious food means feeding our neighbors experiencing hunger and taking a big step in protecting our planet and natural resources.
Preparing Kids for Summer Fun—Not Summer Hunger

June 21, 2019 By: Abigail Reeth

Maxfield Elementary School provides meals for kids and resources for families all yearlong.
Teresa Gets a Prescription for Healthy Food

June 13, 2019 By: Tina Mortimer

Second Harvest Heartland’s FOODRx program delivers tailored food prescriptions and education to low-income people with chronic medical conditions.
Read All About it! Hunger-relief Efforts in the News

June 10, 2019 By: Tina Mortimer

Shining a light on hunger in our communities is an important part of the work we do at Second Harvest Heartland. Check out some of the recent news stories featuring the fight against hunger in Minnesota.
All it Takes is One Click to Feed Hungry Kids

June 6, 2019 By: Tina Mortimer

IN Food Marketing & Design’s annual online fundraiser raises funds, as well as awareness about child hunger.
Volunteers Deliver Food to Meal Programs in New Pilot

June 3, 2019 By: Tina Mortimer

Second Harvest Heartland is participating in a Feeding America pilot created to solve the transportation barrier for smaller meal programs through a volunteer delivery model.
Construction in Full Swing at New Hunger-Relief Campus

May 31, 2019 By: Tina Mortimer

While it may not look like much now, soon this space will be completely transformed into a hunger-relief machine powered by our amazing network of partners and volunteers like you!
Advocacy for Breakfast After the Bell Continues

May 29, 2019 By: Rebecca Mino

Breakfast After the Bell, part of Second Harvest Heartland’s child hunger initiative, was led by major public and private partners and supported by local community members like you. Thank you.
Collect Cash, Not Cans to Help Feed Hungry Minnesotans

May 23, 2019 By: Tina Mortimer

Virtual Food Drives make a big impact with little effort.
Summer Isn’t Fun Without Food

May 23, 2019 By: JoAnna Lund

The more than 40 percent of K-12 kids in Minnesota who are eligible for free or reduced-price school meals lose access to the food they need when summer begins.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.