Second Harvest Heartland

Second Harvest Heartland is one of the largest hunger-relief organizations in the United States, serving 59 counties across Minnesota and western Wisconsin. As a member of the Feeding America network, the organization acts as a central hub for food sourcing, warehousing, and distribution to hundreds of local food pantries, shelters, and meal programs. A significant portion of its work intersects with healthcare through the FoodRx program, which partners with medical providers to deliver specialized food boxes to patients managing chronic diseases like diabetes and hypertension. The organization also provides SNAP enrollment assistance and advocates for public policy changes to address the root causes of food insecurity. By integrating nutrition into the healthcare continuum, Second Harvest Heartland aims to improve community health outcomes and reduce medical costs associated with malnutrition.