Jennie-O Turkey Store Named Hunger Hero Award Winner by Second Harvest Heartland

Like most widespread issues, local hunger can only be solved when the whole community works together. To help draw attention to the issue of hunger and recognize some of those who are making a difference to end it, Second Harvest Heartland recently announced seven Hunger Heroes who making a compassionate impact.

“We at Second Harvest Heartland will not stop working until every hungry person in Minnesota and western Wisconsin has the food they need to thrive,” said Rob Zeaske, CEO, Second Harvest Heartland. “And we can’t do the work we do without our phenomenal partners like the 2018 Hunger Hero Award winners.”

Jennie-O Turkey store was honored in the Food category.

“A dedicated partner for nearly a decade, Jennie-O Turkey Store provides a consistent supply of highly desirable protein to our hunger relief network. In 2017, they were in the top tier of food donors and continue to be one of the most reliable contributors we have the pleasure to work with,” stated the Second Harvest Heartland release. “We are grateful for their vital partnership in feeding our hungry neighbors.