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Main navigation Find Food Food Near Me Grocery Assistance (SNAP) Senior Food BoxesAbout Hunger Our Impact Programs & Services Agency Partners Make Hunger History Ways to Give Donate Money Donate Food Host a Fundraiser Events & Promotions Corporate & Foundation Giving Planned Giving Advocate Take Action Now Volunteer Volunteer FAQ Volunteer Login Search Utility Menu Donate Utility Menu Donate Search Search Make Hunger History The 2030 Moonshot We’ve set a course to cut hunger in half for all Minnesotans by 2030. LEARN MORE Give now to help end hunger Minnesotans visited food shelves over 7.5 million times in 2023. That’s 2 million more visits than in 2022. With inflation and sky-high grocery prices, the need continues to rise. Your support helps provide much-needed food to local families who are missing meals. $30 90 meals $50 150 meals $100 300 meals Enter Donation $ 600 meals Donate Now HUNGER AND HOPE IN THE HEARTLAND The pervasiveness of hunger has become undeniable, and demand for food assistance continues to rise. But, working together, we all make it easier for our neighbors to reach out when they need help. We’re feeding families. We’re changing lives. Prev Next It’s just as simple as a meal, but when you’re a single mom, it’s more than just that. When we can come home to these prepared meals, it takes hours off my evening.” Latashia Kitchen Coalition meal recipient We support Second Harvest because they ensure families can focus on the bigger things they want out of life.” Affinity Plus Federal Credit Union Cause Marketing Partner Because of my health problems, I need healthy food. [With SNAP], you don’t have to buy canned; you can go for the fresh because that’s what your body wants.” Suzann SNAP client Hunger exists no matter what shape the economy is in, or how many jobs exist. Together, we can make all the difference.” Darlene Volunteer Not only are small, emerging farmers being paid a fair price for their harvest, but that harvest is directly fighting hunger in diverse communities.” Theresa McCormick The Good Acre We haven’t had money for food. Sometimes the only food we’ve had in a week has been a box from Valley Outreach [our local food shelf]. We are just incredibly grateful.” Toianna and James Food Shelf Client We never know what cards life will deal us, but we do know we can always help others if they’ve received a disadvantaged hand.” Paulette and Harper Donors We believe hunger is a solvable problem There is more than enough food for everyone. As one of the nation’s largest hunger relief agencies, it’s our job to make sure healthy, nutritious food gets to the households who need it. Every day, we’re working together to source and distribute food efficiently, advocate for effective policies and programs, and invest in new ways to end hunger in the heartland. SUPPORT OUR MISSION SEE HOW WE HELP We Can Help Need Food? Hunger can happen to anyone. Second Harvest Heartland can help you find free food near you, and connect you with other food assistance resources. FIND FOOD NEAR YOU OUR MISSION IN ACTION See how our food bank team, our network of local partners, and our generous volunteers and donors are working to end hunger together. Lunch Time with Kitchen Coalition at Pathways on the Park The Sanneh Foundation distributes Kitchen Coalition meals to a senior housing development in St. Paul. Read More How a Produce Partnership with The Good Acre Changed One Farmer’s Life Second Harvest Heartland partner The Good Acre is a nonprofit food hub through which our food bank purchases produce from 48 local BIPOC growers, including Robert Lor of My Little Garden. Read More How SNAP Helps Grocery Stores Make Food Accessible On average, for every $1 invested in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), $1.50 is generated for grocers, making SNAP an important resource not just for those facing hunger, but for… Read More A Fulfilling Effort: The Ways in which College Students Volunteer at Second Harvest Heartland College students are a valuable part of our volunteer team, donating their time and skills in helping feed their community. Read More Stories of Hunger and Hope in the Heartland The spring/summer issue of Heartland Connection, Second Harvest Heartland’s print newsletter, is now available. Read about partners like The Bread of Life Food Pantry changing lives in North… Read Newsletter Join Us in Ending Hunger Connect with us and keep up to date on how your support is helping end hunger in our community. Stay in-the-know about upcoming events, ways to help our hungry neighbors and more. Sign Up Facebook Twitter YouTube Pinterest Instagram LinkedIn Facebook Twitter YouTube Pinterest Instagram LinkedInContact, Hours & Location Executive Team Board of Directors Strategic Plan Financials & Reports State Nonprofit Disclosures Careers View Open Positions Benefits Careers View Open Positions Benefits Press Room Brand & Logos Events & Promotions Stories Partnership Portal Agency Zone Login Donor Portal Login Volunteer Central Donor Portal Log in Second Harvest Heartland Picture Yourself with a Career at From truck drivers and forklift operators to volunteer leaders and program staff, our team of 200 hunger fighters is on a mission to end hunger in our region. Join our team and use your skills to create change. Careers © 2023 Second Harvest Heartland. All Rights Reserved. Second Harvest Heartland is a 501(c)(3) non-profit recognized by the IRS. Tax ID Number: 23-7417654 7101 Winnetka Ave N. Brooklyn Park, MN 55428 • 651-484-5117 or 888-339-3663 • Location & Hours Contact Us Privacy Policy Charity Navigator Score Second Harvest Heartland is a member of Feeding America, a nationwide network of more than 200 food banks that help feed people across the...