Ending Hunger Together
Second Harvest Heartland believes no one should ever go hungry, as our region produces more than enough food for everyone. Helping hungry neighbors find their next meal—so they can thrive at work, in the classroom and in their communities—is what drives Second Harvest Heartland, its partners and supporters. Beyond feeding hungry neighbors, Second Harvest Heartland believes in the importance of our work to help sustain our environment.
AccomplishmentsLarge-scale Covid response led to more than 200 emergency grocery pop ups in neighborhoods hardest hit by community unrest and the economic downturn.
Pounds of food increased significantly in 2020 to 120 million, equaling 105.6 million meals. We founded Minnesota Central Kitchen at the onset of Covid, contributing more than 1 million additional prepared meals to communities in need.
Current Goals1. Expand culturally specific food offerings to respond to the needs of BIPOC communities and address the racial hunger divide.
2. Develop a Food Resource Center to support families and their food needs holistically.
3. Pursue community research and input about sources of hunger and barriers to reducing food insecurity.
4. Improve our data privacy and security resources to respond to new and greater risks - especially with our Healthcare programs.
Community or Constituency ServedSecond Harvest Heartland serves more than half a million neighbors each year. These neighbors live in every community, and cross every demographic, across our 59 county service area in Minnesota and Western Wisconsin. In 2020, we delivered more than 105 million meals in partnership with the community.
Geographic Area ServedThe 59 counties in Central Minnesota and Western Wisconsin as defined as our service area by Feeding America.
Reports & Finances
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Major Program Expenses
Food bank distribution:
$151,950,933
Community outreach:
$9,076,874
CSFP:
$8,313,934
Food Sourcing:
$6,179,473
3 Year Average Expenses
Program Services
$154,350,747
94.7%
Management
$3,840,492
2.4%
Fundraising
$4,827,963
3%
Unrestricted Net Assets
End of Year:
Beginning of Year:
Difference:
2019
$78,188,626
$23,403,038
$54,785,588
2018
$23,403,038
$17,122,335
$6,280,703
2017
$17,122,335
$13,933,394
$3,188,941
Notes from the Council
Organization Last Reviewed on 11/16/2021
This date is representative of when we completed our initial Accountability Wizard® nonprofit review, and provided the organization with their results. This review is good for three years from the date provided
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