MN FoodShare March Campaign

The Minnesota FoodShare March Campaign is an annual statewide effort to help local food shelves fight hunger. It recruits thousands of individuals, companies, schools and community groups to hold local fund and food drives to aid in the effort.

During the month of March, food shelves across the state collect donations of money and food for the Minnesota FoodShare Campaign. The food and fund donations stay local but count toward the statewide effort. The more that is raised locally, the larger the share of the statewide campaign.  These donations will support your local food shelf and its efforts to help fill the shelves and feed people in need.

There are many ways to help support the March Campaign.  Individuals can donate funds by mail, on-line or in person.  Businesses or organizations can host food and/or fund drives to aid in the effort by collecting cash or cans from their customers, employees, or members.

 

 

Call your local food shelf or contact Second Harvest to get involved.

 

Support your local food shelf today! 

Why Hunger launches Find Food Texting Service!

 

 

WhyHunger is proud to announce the launch of its new Find Food Texting Service that will allow more people than ever to find healthy food in their neighborhood via a simple text message! This is a national service that is critical in making food even more accessible to those in need and it eliminates the extra step of making a call.

To find food all you have to do is text your zip code to 1-800-548-6479 to get an instant listing of places in your area that you can go to for food assistance.

As part of the Nourish Network for the Right to Food, the WhyHunger Hotline 1-800-5 HUNGRY (1-800-548-6479) refers people in need of emergency food assistance to food pantries, government programs and model grassroots organizations nationally that work to increase access to nutritious food and build self-reliance. Help is available by phone Monday through Friday from 9am-6pm EST and now with the new text option, information can be retrieved 24/7.

In addition, WhyHunger continues to add resources (food banks, food pantries, food access sites) to its comprehensive Find Food Database of emergency food providers from around the US with the most up-to-date information about access to healthy food and nutrition services. If you need any further assistance, don’t hesitate to call our Hotline number directly, search "find food" or send a text!

Chef's Gala

Area Chefs Unite to Support Second Harvest

 A “Chef’s Gala Benefitting Second Harvest” will be serving up gourmet fare for hunger relief on Thursday, January 28^th, 2016 at the Timberlake Lodge. Attendees will join four premier local chefs for a four-course meal of their signature dishes. 

 

The evening will start with Chef Sarah Master, Mr. Roberts Resort preparing a fabulous appetizer followed by Chef Robert Hansen of Forest Lake serving up a delicious soup. Chef Dusty Gould of Timberlake Lodge/17^th Street Grill will present the main course with a wine pairing provided by Tony Serratore of Pokegama Plaza Liquor. Barb Schack of Barb’s Korner Kitchen will wrap up the evening by serving dessert.

“It is an honor for Second Harvest to have these talented chefs come forward to support the food bank” according to Sue Estee, Executive Director of Second Harvest.  “This is our sixth year and the Gala is a great way to combine an interesting meal with hunger relief.  Our community really cares about all of its residents.  The Chef’s Gala will be a delicious way to raise money for a cause that is continuing to struggle to meet their needs.”

Local “celebrities” are being recruited for auctioning off as servers for the event as well as the entertainment.  These “Celebrity Servers” may assist in serving the table that purchases them but will primarily act as fundraisers. Luke Garner will act as the Master of Ceremonies for the evening.   

The Gala begins with a social hour at 5:30 p.m., Celebrity Server Auction at 6:15 and the first course will be served at 7:00 p.m.

                                                            

Come join the fun and help fight hunger in our community. Seating is limited call Kim at 218.326.4420 ext. 24 to reserve your spot at the table!

Last chance for your 2015 tax deductable donation!

As 2015 comes to a close, we wanted to send you one last thank you for your continued support of our mission to end hunger through community partnerships. You can help us make 2016 a brighter year for the 1 in 7 children, families and neighbors in need in our area. And because every $1 you give provides FIVE meals, imagine the impact you can make on the lives of so many. If you haven't already, please consider making one final tax-deductible gift before the end of 2015.

Thank you, and Happy New Year.

Happy New Year

On behalf of Second Harvest staff, volunteers and all whom we serve please accept our sincere thanks for your support of Second Harvest North Central Food Bank.

Because of your contributions we were able to distribute 4.5 million pounds of food through our member agencies to thousands of children, families and low income seniors in north central Minnesota. While we are proud of all that we accomplished in 2015, our work continues.

Help us make 2016 an even brighter year for so many children, seniors and families who are counting on us for a little extra help during a difficult time in their lives.  


Please consider a 100% tax-deductible year-end gift to Second Harvest North Central Food Bank and help us feed hope in 2016.  

Again, we would like to thank you for your support of our mission to end hunger.

Happy New Year,

Susan Estee, Executive Director

Second Harvest North Central Food Bank