Hunger Matters

The Second Harvest Heartland Blog

High School Students Reflect on the Problem of Hunger

March 6, 2020 By: Tina Mortimer

Volunteering at Second Harvest Heartland can have a big impact, not only on the hungry families we serve but on the volunteers themselves.
Know the Signs of Child Hunger

March 5, 2020 By: Tina Mortimer

While many kids in our service area may be looking forward to a spring break vacation from school, many others—those who don’t have enough to eat and rely on school meals to keep hunger at bay—may be dreading it.
Meet the Harvest Crew

March 2, 2020 By: Tina Mortimer

Connecting healthy surplus food from retailers and food service operators to those who need it most takes a mighty team. And that's exactly what we have at Second Harvest Heartland.
Celebrate the Most Important Meal of the Day

February 28, 2020 By: Tina Mortimer

It’s National School Breakfast Week and we’re partnering with No Kid Hungry to help schools start a breakfast program or increase students’ participation in a current breakfast program through a fun, friendly competition.
The Secret to Setting Kids Up for Success?

February 28, 2020 By: Tina Mortimer

Making breakfast part of the regular school day, just like lunch, gives kids the fuel they need to learn and grow. And studies show that when a nutritious breakfast is served during the school day, students’ grades, behavior, and attendance improve.
Doing the Work They Love to Help Feed Our Hungry Neighbors

February 11, 2020 By: Tina Mortimer

Antenna employees help us feed our hungry neighbors simply by showing up and doing the work they love. Through its Good Works program, the marketing agency donates one meal per billable hour its employees put in.
With Estate Gift, Couple Ensures Everyone has a Place at the Table

February 6, 2020 By: Tina Mortimer

When Charlie and Mark got married a few years ago, they made a promise to each other that they would always fight to make the world a more equitable place.
Longtime Volunteer Memorialized with Food and Fund Drive

January 31, 2020 By: Tina Mortimer

Tim Miller was a longtime volunteer and donor who passed away unexpectedly last fall. Because Second Harvest Heartland held such a big place in Tim's heart, his coworkers at 3M held a food and fund drive in his memory.
A Warm Meal = A Fresh Start for Terrence

January 30, 2020 By: Tina Mortimer

A few months ago, Terrence was homeless and hungry. Today, he enjoys three warm meals a day, serves as a mentor to others in his community, and is looking forward to graduating from an internship to a full-time job.
Peanut Butter: The Perfect Shelf-stable Protein

January 24, 2020 By: Tina Mortimer

Peanut butter is tasty, nutritious, and a valuable commodity at food shelves in Minnesota and across the country.
Partners in Life, Work and Fighting Hunger

January 21, 2020 By: Tina Mortimer

Amanda and Christopher have always cared deeply about the problem of hunger, which is why it was an easy decision to become monthly donors.
Future Hunger Fighters: Minnetonka High School Students Fight Stigma

January 21, 2020 By: Tina Mortimer

Minnetonka High School students collaborate with Second Harvest Heartland to reduce childhood hunger stigma.
Hunger Relief By the Numbers 2019

January 3, 2020 By: Tina Mortimer

We crunched some numbers, and while we made strides in 2019 to feed our hungry neighbors, there is still much work to be done.
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.