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At Second Harvest, our goal is not only to supply our neighbors with food, but good food. Food that meets their nutritional needs so they can be their best selves. Did you know that two-thirds of the product we distribute meets the USDA MyPlate guidelines?

Your support helps us rescue fresh fruits and vegetables, milk, lean protein and other foods from regional wholesalers and retailers, and then safely distribute it to area food shelves and through our own direct service programs.

As Bob shared during a recent visit to our food shelf, “I’m very happy we all have the opportunity to eat healthy, no matter our situation.”

We’re so committed to ensuring nutritious food for neighbors that we’ve included it in our Strategic Plan.

Whole Foods Co-op has served the Duluth-Superior community for more than 50 years, including nearly two decades as a partner in our work. They promote sustainable food systems within local communities, including their donation of surplus food to our organization.

“Food is a basic human right in which all of humanity needs to survive. At Whole Foods Co-op, we believe that all persons should have access to and be free from hunger,” shared Marci Strack, marketing manager at the Co-op.

“Through our partnership with Second Harvest we provide weekly contributions that are distributed to our friends and neighbors who experience food insecurity. Our partnership furthers the fight to end food insecurity within our community.”

Over the past year, Whole Foods Co-op has donated nearly 75,000 pounds of food, resulting in over 60,000 meals for our Northland neighbors experiencing hunger. We’re grateful for generous partners like them!