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Second Harvest Heartland - For When Times Are Tough

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Real Estate Agent with Sabinske & Associates, Inc. (Albertville, St. Michael)

There are many people in my area struggling to survive.  While this has been a fairly mild winter, there are still issues with which to deal. 

 

When you have kids, there are all those notes from school needing money for this and that.

 

And, even if you don’t have kids, there is the mortgage or rent, heating bills, car payments (likely), insurance, and food. 

 

There is a place that can help with food.  Second Harvest Heartland is a very well-respected and nurturing place to help out, and one doesn’t need to apply for “food stamps” to use it. 

 

Second Harvest Heartland works to reinvent hunger relief through leadership and innovation. As the Upper Midwest’s largest hunger relief organization, our goal is not only to help our hungry neighbors today, but to provide the means for everyone to be fed tomorrow. We're known for distributing great amounts of food quickly and efficiently; in 2011 alone, we collected, warehoused and distributed more than 70 million pounds of food—but we’re also constantly pioneering ways to reduce waste and better use the abundant resources available in this land of plenty.

Second Harvest Heartland is a member of Feeding America, a national network of more than 200 food banks serving every state in the United States. Membership means access to millions of pounds of surplus food and grocery donations from manufacturers and producers throughout the country.

Working with our network of partners, volunteers and donors as well as people like you, our 86,300 square feet of dry, refrigerator and freezer space is constantly accepting and distributing donations. Our fleet of trucks travels nearly half a million miles a year, picking up food donations and delivering them to local food shelves, soup kitchens, homeless shelters, senior community centers and children's after school programs.

 

If you need more information, here is the link to Second Harvest Heartland.

 

I have volunteered many times for their Fare for All program and even purchased several of their “Holiday Packs.”  They are a tremendous value for the money. 

 

There is no shame in taking advantage of these programs.  Remember, there are many volunteers working here that just want to make life a little easier for our friends and neighbors who need a little extra help.  

So make a call today, or stop by one of the outlets.  It is great food at a very reasonable cost.  And, if you are on Food Stamps, they take those, too.  

Happy Eating!

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For more information about real estate values in your area, give me a call or email me at 763-497-1870 or mclaughlinhomes@gmail.com  

Suzanne McLaughlin

Sabinske & Associates, Inc.    

When you need to buy or sell in St. Michael or Albertville Minnesota, or anywhere in Wright County, Sherburne County or Anoka County or Hennepin County, give me a call! 

Comments (12)

Linda K. Mayer
License # 01767321 - La Verne, CA
Realtor, SRES, SoCAL, A REALTOR YOU CAN TRUST

Suzanne, I LOVE this blog!  If I had a group, you'd be featured.  In times like these everyone just needs a helping hand and this is a great organization doing great things.  Thank you for being part of the solution as you volunteer.  PS- How come I cannot suggest your blog?

Jan 24, 2012 09:43 AM
Debbie Laity
Cedaredge Land Company - Cedaredge, CO
Your Real Estate Resource for Delta County, CO

Our local foodbank has done wonders this last year and helped so many people. Last week there was a nice write up in the paper about how everyone in our small rural community came together and volunteered time and food. This area is know for it's fruit and a lot of the local farmers donated fresh produce.

Jan 24, 2012 10:04 AM
Suzanne McLaughlin
Sabinske & Associates, Inc. (Albertville, St. Michael) - Saint Michael, MN
Sabinske & Associates, Realtor

Thanks, Linda.  I love volunteering for the Food Shelf, Second Harvest, the animal shelters, and, of course, my biggest love, the Senior Center.  It brings me much more joy than I can ever give.

Jan 24, 2012 10:07 AM
Al Raymondi
Ocean View Realty Group in Ormond By The Sea Florida - Ormond Beach, FL
Ormond By The Sea Florida - Home and Condo Sales

Terrific post highlighting the second harvest heartland Suzanne and kudos to you for your volunteer efforts.  These organizations are a critical part of our society helping those in need.

Jan 24, 2012 10:49 AM
Lindsey Hasford
Edina Realty - Elk River, MN
Bringing you home...

I have volunteered for Second Harvest in Elk River many many times and it does help a great many families. The folks at these events are not only helped but not alone. It is a side of the economy that seems well hidden at first glance but is such a reality that it makes me sad. I want to do more than I'm capable of.....

Jan 24, 2012 01:25 PM
Joan Whitebook
BHG The Masiello Group - Nashua, NH
Consumer Focused Real Estate Services

Second Harvest is amazing.  I am sure that it is making the difference for those who are stuggling in their challenging economy.

Jan 24, 2012 01:29 PM
Richard Iarossi
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Crofton, MD
Crofton MD Real Estate, Annapolis MD Real Estate

Suzanne,

It saddens me that in 2012 there are still so many people who can't provide for the most basic of needs, food. The work Second Harvest is doing is so worthwhile.

Rich

Jan 24, 2012 01:39 PM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Suzanne, what a great post to feature Second Harvest, they are such a good organization to stamp out hunger. I makes me angry, sad and frustrated that we give billions of dollars to other countries to help them but we can not help our own country men in need. They are such a wonderful organization.

Jan 24, 2012 01:45 PM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Suzanne -- you are doing an important public service with this post.   Second Harvest sounds like a great organization -- thanks for sharing.

Jan 24, 2012 05:59 PM
Ron Marshall
Marshall Enterprises - Saint Michael, MN
Birdhouse Builder Extraordinaire

This is just terrific.  I have picked up those packs from time to time for a neighbor.  Great food, very inexpensive.  We might try one around Easter to fill in on the fruits and vegetables.  They are just as good as anything in the stores, and much more reasonable.  

Jan 24, 2012 11:47 PM
Don Sabinske
Don Sabinske, Sabinske & Associates Inc. - Zimmerman, MN
Sabinske & Associates Inc.

I will have to keep this in mind.  There are lots of people struggling in the Zimmerman and Elk River areas. Thanks.

Jan 25, 2012 12:25 AM
William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

This is a great group.  My wife and I are involved in several groups (In a small way)  Many times thes places just need more help and that I what I am good at.

We all need to try and reach out.

Jan 25, 2012 10:28 AM