Hunger Matters

The Second Harvest Heartland Blog

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!
It’s Not Just About Meatballs. It Never Was.

February 22, 2018 By: JT Pinther

SIMEK’S President and Co-owner, Lindsey Hickey (Bruber) shares what her family business has always believed in—giving back. Especially when it comes to hunger.
When a Single Dad Fell on Hard Times, SNAP Was There to Pick Him Up

February 20, 2018 By: Marie Pauley

Knowing that he’s getting assistance, Tim feels a sense of responsibility to use the help he gets from SNAP carefully, to buy nutritious foods for his two children.
After a Major Life Event, This Donor Sees Things Differently

February 15, 2018 By: JT Pinther

Tami is taking two issues she’s passionate about, including hunger, and designating 100 percent of her estate to help others.
Callous Cuts to Anti-Hunger Programs Out of Touch With Minnesota Values

February 14, 2018 By: Marie Pauley

Learn more about our response to President Trump’s fiscal year 2019 budget proposal, which calls for a 30 percent reduction in funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) over the next 10 years.
No Such Thing as a Snow Day for a Second Harvest Heartland Driver

February 7, 2018 By: JT Pinther

On days where the Metro all but shuts down because of the weather, Second Harvest Heartland truck drivers don’t miss a route.
New Video Highlights Hunger Issue

February 5, 2018 By: Marie Pauley

No one is immune to hunger. For more than 30 years, Second Harvest Heartland and our partners have been fighting to end hunger by making food accessible to those who need is most.
How Hunger Relief Is Part of This Exciting Weekend

February 2, 2018 By: JT Pinther

Minnesotans are working together to transform the Super Bowl abundance into help for local families, so they get the food they need.
What Do You Want Your Legacy to Be?

February 1, 2018 By: JT Pinther

Even as Connie and George’s impact extends around the world, their personal mission comes back to home.
Could You Make Ends Meet with Only $861 a Month?

January 29, 2018 By: JT Pinther

Lovie’s monthly income is $861. “That’s what I have to pay my rent, lights and water. I have to really budget to make my money last to the end of the month. Sometimes it does and sometimes it doesn’t.”