HELP END HUNGER

Building Blocks of Stability Program

At Second Harvest Heartland, we want to end hunger in Minnesota. Right now, one out of every five families in our state struggle to buy the food they need.

We know that getting through today is important, but families also need a plan for tomorrow. We want to help build a future where families don't have to worry about their next meal. That’s why we’ve partnered with Catholic Charities of St. Cloud and University of Minnesota researchers to evaluate a new, one-year program. This study will help us identify the most effective ways to serve our community.

To make this work, we need your help. By joining the program, you aren't just helping your own family. You’re showing us what works so we can support people across Minnesota.

Because this is a special program, there are three rules to join:

1. You must be someone who has visited the Catholic Charities of St. Cloud food shelf or mobile food shelf.
2. You must live in Todd, Morrison, Stearns, Benton, or Sherburne County.
3. You must be 18 or older.

If you sign up, you will be randomly placed into a group. This helps us compare different types of support to see what helps the most.

Depending on your group, you may receive:

• Cash to help pay for groceries or other monthly expenses.
• One-on-one help with other needs you or your family might have.

Everyone who joins will receive payments for answering surveys.

Joining this program is up to you. If you choose not to join, you will still be able to get food and help from Catholic Charities just like always. Joining will not change your current services. 

If you have additional questions, please email Sarah Peterson at StabilityPilots@2harvest.org.