MCGA renews support for “Let’s Kick Hunger Day”
Update (Feb. 3): Second Harvest Heartland reports that $467,523 was raised, which will provide more than 1.4 million meals for people experiencing hunger.
For a second straight year, the Minnesota Corn Growers Association (MCGA) is joining a group of Minnesota companies to support an annual WCCO Radio event that raises funds for Second Harvest Heartland.
The 13th annual “Let’s Kick Hunger Day” Radiothon will be held from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday. MCGA is proud to sponsor the event as part of our mission of strengthening Minnesota communities while enabling a safe and healthy quality of life for all Minnesotans.
According to event organizers, hunger in our region has grown since the pandemic took hold. More than 500,000 Minnesotans, including nearly 200,000 kids, are facing hunger right now, and Second Harvest Heartland’s food shelf partners are seeing 28% more visitors than before the pandemic. Seniors are the fastest growing segment of food shelf visitors.
Second Harvest Heartland partners with nearly 1,000 food shelves, meal programs, shelters, senior programs and more throughout a 59-county area of Minnesota and western Wisconsin. All donations made to the organization during the radiothon will help provide meals to local families.
Last year’s radiothon raised over $500,000 for Second Harvest Heartland. In total, the event has raised over $2.5 million since its inception.
To support Second Harvest Heartland on “Let’s Kick Hunger Day,” visit 2harvest.org/kickhunger or call 952-886-HERO. To learn more about Second Harvest Heartland, visit 2harvest.org.
