Second Harvest Northland

10/16/2026

This past September was Hunger Action Month, and you stepped up in a big way. Together, your 1,637 hours of volunteering ensured weekend meals for kids as part of our BackPack Program, nutritious meals for seniors as part of our Nutrition for Seniors Program and fresh produce for families throughout our 15-county region. Your hearts and hands made a difference ensuring neighbors had the food they need to thrive. 🍎❤️

Thank you, volunteers! Your dedication and teamwork truly bring our mission to life. Head to our webpage to explore volunteer opportunities in your community: https://buff.ly/LN464Wk

10/15/2026

You can help end hunger throughout NE Minnesota and NW Wisconsin during your regular grocery shopping! From October 16 through November 2 at participating Super One Foods and Liquor stores, you can donate to Super One's "Bag Hunger" campaign at the register.

Donate $1, $3, $5 or round up your total to ensure neighbors facing hunger in our community have access to nutritious meals this holiday season.

10/14/2026

When Amber faced a complicated recovery after having her fourth child, she applied for SNAP (The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) to make ends meet. “Having SNAP lifted off quite a bit of stress,” she said. ‘“I was able to buy nutritious foods that I needed to get back to helping and raising my children.”

SNAP was a bridge for Amber’s family during a difficult time, and it made all the difference. Today, Amber is working on her doctorate in public health and has become an advocate for SNAP in Minnesota.

Public nutrition programs like SNAP and charitable food systems are complementary. Neither can replace the other, and both must work well for neighbors. That’s why we advocate for a strong federal Farm Bill, including a robust SNAP program, to support families like Amber’s when times are tough.

Encouraging your lawmakers to support SNAP is another way you can fight hunger in the Northland.

Can you take 5 minutes today to ask Congress to give states time to strengthen SNAP without disrupting food assistance for families? Take action: bit.ly/4gOtf6V

10/13/2026

America produces far more food than we can eat: nearly 30% of our food supply goes unpurchased and uneaten. Yet, 75,000 of our neighbors in the Northland lack access to nutritious food. That’s where we come in!

Most of the 12 million pounds of food we distribute each year is surplus product, donated by manufacturers, wholesalers, retailers, and growers. And thanks to the support of nearly 2,000 volunteers each year, we are able to distribute that food throughout the region.

When you volunteer with us, you help get this important food source into the hands of our neighbors experiencing hunger. See upcoming volunteer opportunities for individuals and groups: https://buff.ly/aFAZwnx

10/10/2026

Meet Brett, our IT and Inventory Manager!

How long have you been at Second Harvest?
I have been working at Second Harvest for almost four months now!

What is your favorite part of your job?
I really enjoy the staff. Everyone is happy to be here and always so helpful to each other.

What is your favorite thing to do outside of work?
In the warmer months I like to go rockhounding and exploring outside. In the winter I like curling at the Duluth Curling Club.

10/09/2026

Thank you to WDIO and everyone who participated in WDIO's Feed the Need campaign this Hunger Action Month! Your support ensures reliable access to food for children, families, and seniors in your community ❤️

We are so grateful for the delicious creativity and enthusiasm from our featured Northland restaurants, Timberwolf Inn, Gun Flint Tavern, Boat Club Restaurant and Bar, and The Cranberry over Superior.

10/08/2026

Today is DAF Day! A Donor-Advised Fund (DAF) is a simple, tax-smart way to help end hunger by supporting organizations like ours.

When you designate your DAF’s cash, securities, or other assets to Second Harvest Northland, you help us ensure healthy food is always within reach for Northland families.

Already have a DAF? Use our easy online tool (https://buff.ly/x7IYeO0) to recommend a grant to Second Harvest Northland in minutes. If you’re interested in establishing a Donor-Advised Fund for the first time, consult with your accountant or tax preparer for professional advice and information.

No DAF but ready to make a donation? Visit https://buff.ly/U4pFUKP

10/06/2026

Our Duluth and Grand Rapids offices will be closed on Monday, October 12, in observance of Indigenous Peoples' Day.

10/05/2026

It's harvest season! Do you have more fresh produce than you can use? Together, we can help get it into the hands of families across the Northland!

Drop off bags or boxes of excess produce at our Food Bank in Duluth between 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Check out our Food Donation Guide for information on what to consider when donating your surplus produce. https://buff.ly/laW0H81

10/02/2026