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Partnerships are key to our mission of ending hunger together in NE Minnesota and NW Wisconsin. You’re likely reading this because you’re a valued food or financial donor, volunteer, or other strategic partner.

We also partner with our region’s food shelves and on-site meal programs, supplying them with nationally and regionally donated and purchased food, allowing them to address food insecurity in their local communities.

As Audra Preble of the Hibbing Salvation Army shares, “We’re experiencing high demand right now. Second Harvest keeps our shelves stocked so we don’t have to limit the amount of food individuals and families can choose.”

This sentiment is shared by many of the 145 programs we support. In fact, our food shelf partners report that 96% of the food they distribute comes from us.

We’re grateful for partners like you and important programs like the Hibbing Salvation Army who ensure more than 6 million meals for our Northland neighbors each year.

Barbara grew up in Montana but moved to Duluth to be closer to her daughter Vanessa and her family. In her younger years, she was a teacher, and later a businesswoman. Vanessa shares that when her mother saw people struggle, unable to pay rent or other expenses, it really bothered her. It was no surprise for Vanessa to learn her mother made an estate gift to us upon her passing.

“She was always a very giving person, giving of herself to others, and donating to lots of charities,” Vanessa shares.

Barbara named us as a beneficiary of her Individual Retirement Account (IRA). This simple and common estate gift allowed her to name us, as a qualified charity, to receive the full benefit of her IRA without the burden of income taxes on her estate when the gift was distributed.

“It was a beautiful thing to see my mom give back throughout her life,” she shares. “I hope this gift will be a reminder to all of us to think about giving back.”

*Our information is for illustrative purposes. We recommend that you consult your accountant or tax preparer for professional advice and information.