Community Works
See stories of the work and partnering we are doing in our 16 county service area. Second Harvest does so much more than source and distribute food, we also provide educational opportunities and other resources to our community.
Horizon High School partners with Second Harvest to provide life skills to students.
Meet our FoodShare Outreach Team! FoodShare is another benefit that can help pay for groceries until you get back on your feet.
Healthcare Partnerships help us better address gaps in our communities. Learn how our partnership with UW Health is doing just that.
Mobile Pantry Distributions offer our neighbors a way to receive drive-through distribution of food. Our partner in Beloit and NBC15 helped us tell this story.
Food Tips
From food safety, consumption date guidelines, to recipes, find a variety of helpful resources. Our teams are passionate experts in their work and are excited to provide our community with comprehensive solutions to help eliminate food waste, eat safely, and build skills in the kitchen.
Food Date Extension Guide
Check out our guide to help you determine how long you can keep food after the date listed on the product.
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Recipes
Our Health Initiatives Coordinator has curated affordable, healthy, and quick recipes for you to try out!
Is this food still good? Find out more by bookmarking the USDA Foodkeeper App
UW Extension also has great a blog related to food safety. Check it Out


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Capacity-building grants to improve food equity
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Otto Bremer Trust makes 210 grants totaling $12.1 million
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