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Hunger Matters
The Second Harvest Heartland Blog
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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We LOVE Our Volunteers!
October 31, 2019 By: Tina Mortimer
Second Harvest Heartland Brooklyn Park Welcomes First 150-person Volunteer Group.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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