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“We are strong, we are resilient and we are uniquely equipped to handle this crisis,” said Shaye Moris, president/CEO of Second Harvest Northland. “COVID proved our ability to come together to support our neighbors, and we are calling on our Northland communities once again to ensure families, children and seniors have access to the food they need to thrive.”

Hear more from our president/CEO, Shaye Moris, on the current impacts on SNAP, and how you can help during this time:

Feeding the Northland: Navigating SNAP Uncertainty

Second Harvest Northland Government Shutdown SNAP One Pager

Read about our press conference with Essentia Health and the St. Louis County Health Department on Friday, October 31, highlighting available food resources in our region:

Second Harvest, Essentia, and St Louis County Highlight Food Resources Available Amid Snap Freeze

Second Harvest and partners share more about support for those who need SNAP benefits

Food shelves brace for impact as SNAP benefits halt in the Northland

Find out where you can find food in your area and how you can help:

Northern MN resources: Food shelves, community meals and soup kitchens

What to know about using or donating to food shelves in Minnesota

Full November Minnesota SNAP benefits have been issued

Learn more about Minnesota SNAP Benefits from DCYF

Catholic Charities Bureau, Diocese of Superior, is matching your gifts up to $15,000 as part of Minnesota’s Day of Giving. Now through November 20, when you donate to Second Harvest Northland, you’ll double the meals and impact on families, children, and seniors experiencing hunger in NE Minnesota and NW Wisconsin.

“We believe it’s essential to support community members who need reliable access to nutritious food,” shares Alan Rock, Executive Director of Catholic Charities Bureau, Diocese of Superior. “This helps all of us extend our mission to improve the human condition. By partnering with Second Harvest Northland, we can help others maximize their impact and bring even more meals to our neighbors.”

For over 17 years, Minnesota’s Day of Giving has allowed nonprofit organizations like ours to raise awareness and funds to strengthen our Northland communities. Catholic Charities Bureau, Diocese of Superiors’ match over the past 5 years has leveraged more than 615,000 meals.

Join us on Minnesota’s Giving Day and double the meals for our Northland neighbors.