Team members from Bell Bank recently joined us for a Behind the Scenes Tour to see firsthand how we are growing to meet the rising need for food access across our region—and the experience left a lasting impression.

“When families don’t have to worry about their next meal, they’re better positioned to focus on health, education, and economic stability,” says Tim McShane, Bell Bank’s Twin Ports Market President. “Food security creates the foundation for thriving communities.”

As a family- and employee-owned community bank, Bell Bank is deeply committed to making a difference where they live and work. Following the tour, Bell Bank was inspired to make a generous contribution to our Nourish the Northland Capital Campaign—an investment that will strengthen our facilities and expand our capacity to serve neighbors across our 15-county region.

We invite you to see this impact for yourself. Join us for our next Behind the Scenes Tour on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at noon, and learn how supporter investments—like Bell Bank’s—are helping advance our mission every day. Lunch will be provided.

Essentia Health has affirmed its deep commitment to community well-being by contributing $105,000 to our Nourish the Northland campaign. Their partnership helps advance a shared priority: making a healthy difference in people’s lives. More specifically, their support is helping advance Phase 2 of our Capital Campaign, including the creation of a grocery store-style food shelf—advancing more equitable food access for our neighbors.

“Essentia Health is incredibly proud to support the work of Second Harvest Northland,” shares Tonya Loken, Community Relations Director at Essentia Health. “Access to affordable, nutritious food is one of the greatest health needs in our region. This expansion will make it easier for families to get the food they need while reducing the stigma often associated with visiting a food shelf.” 

Partners like Essentia Health and supporters like you increase access to healthy and nutritious food for our neighbors, now and in the years ahead. Donate today to double your impact to our Nourish the Northland Capital Campaign.