Special Events
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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! See special donation opportunities below.
- Second Harvest Northland Blood Drive
- Thursday, September 3rd, 2026 | 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. | 2302 Commonwealth Avenue, Duluth, MN 55808
- Help fight hunger during Hunger Action Month by donating blood at the Memorial Blood Center Blood Drive at our facility in Duluth. Help us save a life and feed a family by scheduling your appointment at Memorial Blood Centers Donor Portal.
- MBC’s Labor Day Critical Donation Time Period
- September 9 – 12
- Register to give blood during this critical time period at an MBC blood drive or blood center to automatically be entered to win a $500 gift card.
- MBC’s Let’s SKOL Donate Campaign
- September 10 – 17
- Give blood at an MBC blood drive or blood center September 10 – 17 to receive a free limited-edition “Let’s SKOL Donate” t-shirt, just in time for football season!
WDIO Feed the Need
- September 9, 10, 11, 2026
WDIO’s Feed the Need campaign spotlights four restaurants creating dishes with ingredients that can be found in Second Harvest Northland’s distribution center. Viewers can support their favorite restaurant by making a donation to Second Harvest Northland. Voting will open on September 9 and stay open through September 30.
Behind the Scenes Facility Tour
- Thursday, September 24th, 2026 | 12:00 p.m.
- Wednesday, December 9th, 2026 | 12:00 p.m.
- 2302 Commonwealth Ave. | Duluth, MN
- Please RSVP by calling (218) 336-2304 or email lsakowski@secondharvestnorthland.org
Hunger Action Day
- Tuesday, September 29, 2026
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.
Behind the Food Bank: A Wisconsin Policymaker Tour
- September 30, 2026 | 9:30 – 11:00 a.m.
- Solon Springs Community Center, 11523 S Business Hwy 53 | Solon Springs, WI, 54873
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.
Register Here by September 14
See the invitation flyer for more information.
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
