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Watch this webinar to understand more about the impact of the government shutdown on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) including what is and isn’t affected. The Department of Human Services also shares what they are doing to help the situation. (Note: using headphones may help improve sound quality of the webinar.)
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Statistics reminder: Food shelves, backpack programs and other year-round grocery or produce distribution programs should re-start first-time visitor counts for the year when reporting January’s statistics. Click below or contact your Account Specialist if you have any questions.
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Second Harvest Heartland welcomes Allison O’Toole as our new chief executive officer. We also want to extend a special thank you the agency partners who participated in the CEO search team. If you have questions about the transition please reach out to your Account Specialist.
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In 2019, the Facilitating Racial Equity Collaborative (FREC) is offering financial support to organizations and community groups in Greater Minnesota working to address racial justice and equity in their community. Local partners would take the lead in planning and implementation. FREC would co-sponsor the event, which would include financial and logistical support.
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Did you know that shoppers tend to choose more of the first items they see when they enter a food shelf? Valley Outreach (pictured) uses tips from behavioral economics and SuperShelf to showcase an abundant variety of fresh fruits and vegetables. Contact Nathan Hesse at 651-254-5800 to learn how Food Rescue can provide your clients with more produce.
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Important Dates & Reminders
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Agency Orientation
Every other month.
Train new staff, volunteers or board members.
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SHH Closed
Feb 18 – President’s Day
Watch email for more information.
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March Campaign
Coming Soon!
Is your program ready?
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