Thank you to everyone who took time to fill out the survey sent in October asking about trends you anticipate in your work and your organization! We are so appreciative for the great information partners shared. These insights will be invaluable in guiding us in the right direction as Second Harvest undergoes strategic planning process. We continue to welcome feedback from agency partners and encourage you to contact your Account Specialist anytime to share your thoughts.
Based on feedback from agencies about produce, SHH continues to work toward improving quality, providing greater consistency and ensuring year-round availability. Learn more about the produce strategies and new initiatives to improve our quality of service and make produce easier for partners.
Dear Agency Partners, Thank you again for another wonderfully fantastic year! You are the direct link to your neighbors experiencing hunger. Second Harvest is so happy to support you, your volunteers and staff and the amazing communities we all serve. From, Everyone at Second Harvest Heartland.
The Second Harvest CEO search team, which includes a representative sample of agency partners, has announced they are on track to have an accepted offer in hand this winter. Current CEO, Rob Zeaske described the collaboration, "We value the many contributions of our agency partners and felt it was critical to involve them in our search for a new CEO for the organization."
The Food Rescue team is excited to welcome Nathan Hesse as the new Food Rescue Programs Manager. Nathan comes to us with an extensive background working with SNAP Ed and SuperShelf. He is eager to use his experience to increase partners' access to the valuable donations available through food rescue relationships.
Be a Banner Agency! Submit a photo of your program and we'll feature it in the YARN banner above. You may also include a one sentence fun fact or statistic about your program. Send pictures or questions to your Account Specialist or agencies@2harvest.org.
Pictured above is the Manna Produce Distribution in the parking lot of the Westminster Presbyterian in Worthington, Minnesota. The food shelf has been in operation as a 501c3 since 2004. This past year they installed a walk-in cooler and freezer to ensure space for more fresh and frozen produce and meat!
Important Dates & Reminders
Agency Orientation Every other month. Train new staff, volunteers or board members.
