Second Harvest Heartland

Hunger Day on the Hill is one week away! Join us & The Food Group on Tuesday, March 11, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., at the Capitol Ridge Building to discuss hunger-relief policies with your legislators. Lunch will be provided. Register before March 5. Following registration, Partners to End Hunger will invite you to a training webinar, Friday, March 7, 2-3 p.m. https://bit.ly/3QHwWgv

There is no single root cause of hunger. For many, it’s ongoing and persistent. Through our Statewide Hunger Study conducted alongside Wilder Research in 2024, we found that 26% of Minnesota households with children are food insecure. These numbers show the stark reality of food insecurity in our state and outline the work that needs to be done to cut hunger in half for all Minnesotans by 2030. It will take all of us to Make Hunger History. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gYKgFu_D

Hunger Day on the Hill 2025 is less than a month away! Join us and The Food Group on Tuesday, March 11, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., at the Capitol Ridge Building, where we will coordinate group meetings with your state senator and representative at the Minnesota State Capitol so that you can talk to them alongside your neighbors about public policies that address the statewide increase in food insecurity. We will provide prior training, lunch and take care of all the logistics for the day. Register here: https://bit.ly/HDOTH2025 Show up and make hunger history!

To make hunger history, Second Harvest Heartland and the entire Minnesota hunger-relief system need the support of volunteers. Samantha Lucas, community engagement manager at Allianz Life, spoke with us about the importance they place on volunteering as a company and how Allianz makes volunteering a priority for employees. https://bit.ly/4gMUpaw

We’re bringing you the perfect opportunity to advocate for statewide hunger relief! What: Hunger Day on the Hill 2025 with The Food Group! Why: To join your district neighbors in group discussions with your state representative and senator on why hunger-relief should be a top priority! ` When & where: Tuesday, March 11, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., in the ballroom of the Capitol Ridge Building. How: By taking a few minutes to register: https://bit.ly/HDOTH2025 Why me? This is for all Minnesotans, because 1 in 5 Minnesota families statewide are food insecure. Training will be provided, and we will take care of all the logistics for the day. Show up and make hunger history!

Too many of our neighbors are one flat tire or medical bill away from an empty fridge. According to the 2024 Statewide Hunger Study, 1 in 5 households in Minnesota experience food insecurity and another 1 in 5 Minnesota households are worried they may experience food insecurity within the next year. It will take all of us to Make Hunger History. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gYKgFu_D

In 2024, Alliant Engineering, Inc. employee and company donations were able to provide more than 150,000 meals to neighbors in need! Along with contributing financially to Second Harvest Heartland, the Alliant Team also gives of their time by participating in volunteer food packing shifts in our Volunteer Center. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3EIIYmV

Last week, nearly 400 hunger relief leaders came together for the first annual Make Hunger History Summit. At the Summit, we shared findings from the first Statewide Hunger Survey, including that 1 in 5 Minnesota households can’t afford the food they need. With the growing need being felt throughout Minnesota, gathering as a hunger-relief community to learn, spark new ideas, and strengthen connections is more important than ever. A huge thank you to everyone who attended and a special thank you to each of the speakers who came out to share their expertise. Together, we can Make Hunger History! Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eEdgmF7y

A huge thank you to Chef Gavin Kaysen and the Spoon and Stable team for including Second Harvest Heartland as the charity partner for the 2025 Synergy Series. The series will bring renowned chefs to the Twin Cities to have conversations and share personal stories over signature dining experiences with proceeds going to Second Harvest Heartland. For more information about the series and dates, visit www.thesynergyseries.com

Today we gather with the hunger-relief community at the Make Hunger History Summit. We know this work can only be done together and it is going to take all of us at the table to make meaningful change for our neighbors. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eEdgmF7y