Essentia Health has been an avid supporter of our hunger-relief work for nearly 3 decades. Our partnership supports our collective commitment to address the social determinants of health and ensure healthy and nutritious food for families, children and seniors in need throughout our region.
As Dr. Cathy Cantor, Chief Population Health Officer, Essentia Health, shares, “When patients share with us their inability to afford groceries or other essentials, we know those issues impact their health outcomes. Second Harvest has been a trusted partner in helping us close those gaps, providing life-changing support to individuals and families across the Northland. That is why it has been an easy decision to both partner with and contribute our hospitals’ non-profit community contributions directly to Second Harvest to help them fulfill their mission.”
Essentia Health has committed nearly $700,000 to us over the years, reinforcing their commitment to invest in our community and our region. Our partnership demonstrates how food banks and healthcare systems can come together to address not just hunger, but the broader social determinants of health. We’re so grateful for their support!