Hunger Matters

The Second Harvest Heartland Blog

Holiday Gifts That Fight Hunger

December 19, 2019 By: Tina Mortimer

Shopping can be stressful this time of year. Luckily, you can find meaningful gifts for everyone on your list through Second Harvest Heartland.
Child Hunger—The Invisible Problem

December 18, 2019 By: Second Harvest Heartland

Hunger may be invisible, but a hungry child, shouldn’t be. Watch our video spotlighting the problem of child hunger
Three Tips for Hosting a Holiday Food & Fund Drive

December 17, 2019 By: Tina Mortimer

Maximize the impact of your food & fund drive with these expert tips.
Why SNAP Matters: Mary Ann's Story

December 13, 2019 By: Tina Mortimer

Mary Ann relies on SNAP to help feed her two young boys. Without it, she'd have to choose between paying the mortgage and paying for food.
What It’s Like to Live in Your Car

November 27, 2019 By: Tina Mortimer

How one local family experiencing homelessness got back on their feet again.
Sharing Food, Bringing Joy

November 26, 2019 By: Tina Mortimer

The holidays go by so fast, it can be hard to slow down and remember what makes the meals we share so special.
From Holland to Hollandale—Local Farmers Give Back

November 25, 2019 By: Tina Mortimer

Van Erkel Farms finds a home for its excess crops through Second Harvest Heartland’s Farm to Food Shelf program.
Putting an End to School Lunch Shaming

November 25, 2019 By: Tina Mortimer

South Saint Paul Schools take a proactive approach to preventing school lunch shaming, ensuring all students in the district are well-fed and ready to learn.
Casa de Esperanza Offers a Fresh Start for Latina Women and Families

November 14, 2019 By: Tina Mortimer

Casa de Esperanza offers new beginnings and nutritious meals to Latina women and their children seeking a haven from domestic abuse.
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.
Hunger Hides in the Classroom

November 14, 2019 By: Theresa McCormick

Have you ever been so hungry you couldn’t focus? I know that when I’m hungry, even the simplest task seems impossible. Now imagine you’re a hungry child trying to learn algebra.
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.
Hunger and the Environment: A New Podcast from Second Harvest Heartland

November 14, 2019 By: Tina Mortimer

Enjoy food? Care about the environment? If you answered ‘yes’ to one or both of these questions, this is the podcast for you.
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.