LEADERSHIP CIRCLE
A community of leaders dedicated to ensuring our neighbors have the food they need to thrive
Join Our Community of Leadership Circle Donors
When you make a one-time gift of $1,000 or more, or a monthly contribution of at least $84, you join our Leadership Circle. As a member, you will be part of a community that plays a critical role in our shared mission to end hunger together. These dedicated champions ensure we can help our neighbors feed their families, as well as invest in innovative and efficient ways to reduce and prevent food insecurity here in Minnesota and western Wisconsin.
Your gift of $1,000 can:
- Provide 3,000 meals for families facing hunger.
- Distribute 3,600 pounds of food to our food shelf and hunger-relief program partners.
- Supply $6,540 worth of food and grocery products for local families in need.
The Difference Leadership Circle Makes
$14 million
Last year, Leadership Circle members contributed nearly $14 million to hunger relief efforts at Second Harvest Heartland.
41 million meals
Our neighbors were able to put over 41 million meals on their tables thanks to the generosity of Leadership Circle members.
50 Million Pounds
Of the 167 million pounds of food we distributed last year, a remarkable 29% was made possible by Leadership Circle members.
Leadership Circle Benefits
As a member of this dedicated community leading the way in ending hunger, you will receive these special benefits:
- Insider updates on strategic initiatives to keep you in the know on recent and upcoming happenings.
- Priority invitations to special events and exclusive Leadership Circle opportunities.
- Behind the scenes tours of our state-of-the-art hunger relief facility to see first-hand how food is received, sorted, packaged and distributed to our 1,000+ partner food shelves and programs.
- Dedicated staff support to provide you with personalized, direct assistance at Second Harvest Heartland.
"I think about the kids a lot...going to bed every night hungry and parents explaining to their kids why they have to go to bed hungry again. I’m not okay with that. I will do whatever is necessary to reduce that and, ideally, eliminate it."
- Pete, Leadership Circle member
Make a Commitment to Help End Hunger
When you join the Leadership Circle, you are joining a community of generous leaders dedicated to ensuring our neighbors have the food they need to thrive.
Second Harvest Heartland is a tax-exempt 501(C)(3) nonprofit organization recognized by the IRS, tax ID number: 23-7417654. Your gift is tax-deductible as allowed by law.
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Have any questions?
Becoming a Leadership Circle member is an excellent way to get involved in our mission to end hunger together. If you have any questions about Second Harvest Heartland or our community of donors, reach out to Meg Martinez, Director of Annual Giving.