Spreading Health, One Garden at a Time

There are few foods tastier, or more nutritious, than fresh produce. As a seasoned gardener, Terry agrees. This summer, he has planted more than enough vegetables in his garden to share. Tomatoes, radishes, squash, thyme, corn, beets… the list goes on. Terry plans to keep only what he can eat, then donate the rest to us so others can enjoy a summer salad straight out of the garden.

“Each year, I usually can my garden vegetables, but this year I have a lot of extra,” shares Terry. “So, I just planted a bunch of produce in the garden to give me something to do. I just want someone else to reap the benefits.”

Fresh produce is one of the most desired foods by neighbors experiencing hunger in our region. Donors like Terry make it possible for us to provide nutrient-dense fruits and vegetables adding to the good health of neighbors in our region. 

Have excess fresh produce from your garden? Consider donating it to a food shelf within our 15-county region.

Partner Spotlight

Costco

Costco has been a leading donor of fresh produce to our organization for several years, playing an important role in ensuring our neighbors have access to the healthy nutritious foods they desire.

Together, the Duluth and Baxter stores donate over 480,00 pounds of surplus food annually—340,000 pounds of which is fresh produce.

“We are so fortunate to have a partnership with Second Harvest Northland and to be able to donate food to people who live within our communities,” shares Duluth Costco Manager John Kuzas. “I am very fortunate to work for a company that believes in giving back to the community and providing services to the people that live in this area.”

We’re grateful for donors like Costco who make it possible for us to annually ensure over 3 million pounds of fresh and nutritious produce to families, children, and seniors throughout NE Minnesota and NW Wisconsin.