Special Events
Participate in or host a special event.
September is Hunger Action Month!
September is Hunger Action Month, a nationwide movement to raise awareness and take action against hunger. There’s plenty of food in America, yet 1 in 7 of our Northland neighbors—including 20,540 children—still don’t have the food they need to thrive. Together, we can change that.
All month long, we’ll be sharing ways you can get involved by donating, volunteering, advocating, or simply spreading the word. Every action is one step closer to a Northland where no one is hungry. Check out our Hunger Action Month calendar, volunteer opportunities, and events listed below for ways to get involved.
Memorial Blood Centers Blood Drive: Save One. Feed One.
Donate to any Memorial Blood Centers drive or center in September, and MBC will generously donate to Second Harvest Northland!
WDIO Feed the Need
Join us and WDIO to Feed the Need this September! All month, WDIO is spotlighting four Northland restaurants that have created dishes with ingredients that can be found in our distribution center. You can watch the chef’s videos and vote for your favorite restaurant by making a donation to Second Harvest Northland. Watch the videos, learn more, and vote here!
- Voting is open September 9–30
Hunger Action Day is September 29
Raise awareness and help us end hunger by wearing orange on Hunger Action Day! Take a photo of your orange outfit, share on your socials with #HungerActionMonth, and tag us at @secondharvestnorthland. The City of Duluth will light Enger Tower orange in recognition of Hunger Action Day on the evening of September 29.
POSTPONED: Behind the Food Bank: A Wisconsin Policymaker Tour
Every community across NW Wisconsin is experiencing increased demand for food assistance. Food banks and pantries are an essential part of our state’s safety net, but we cannot meet the growing need alone. Join state and local leaders, food security advocates, and community leaders as we explore the food security landscape grounded in data from the recent statewide hunger study.
- Postponed: Update Coming Soon
Host an Event
Host an event and raise funds to ensure food for families, children, and seniors in our region. Contact us by email or call us at (218) 336-2304 and we will help you promote and provide the tools you need to host a successful event.
Donate Food
Purchase a pre-packed bag of food at your local grocery store or host a food drive
Host a Virtual Event
Start a Facebook fundraiser or invite friends to an online hangout space to raise funds
