Harvest for Hunger
Harvest for Hunger raises food and funds to stock food pantries, hot meal programs and shelters throughout 21 counties in Northern Ohio.
100% Local. 100% Impact. Harvest for Hunger is your opportunity to help everyone access the food they deserve! Every dollar you give stays right here, feeding local families and strengthening the place we all call home. Together, we’re not just providing meals – we’re providing hope.
Meet our 2026 Harvest for Hunger Honorary Champion:
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Second Harvest is pleased to announce Rotary District 6600, will be this year’s Harvest for Hunger Honorary Champion.
Harvest for Hunger is a local campaign helping our community and who better than an organization whose mission is to provide service to others, promote integrity, and advance world understanding, goodwill and peace through its fellowship of business, professional and community leaders.
Here are the Rotaries who will be integral in this year’s campaign:
- Bellevue Rotary Club
- Bucyrus Rotary Club
- Elyria Noon Rotary Club
- Elyria Sunrise Rotary Club
- Huron Rotary Club
- Lorain Rotary Club
- Milan Rotary Club
- New London Rotary Club
- North Coast Rotary Club
- Norwalk Rotary Club
- Oberlin Rotary Club
- Sandusky Rotary Club
- Vermilion Rotary Club
With Rotary by our side, we’ll turn teamwork into full tables for all.
Join us May 8 for a special meal benefitting Harvest for Hunger:
Enjoy the wonderful story-telling and unparalleled cuisine and wine presented by Matthew Mars, Director and John D’Amico, Executive Chef at the area’s most prestigious French restaurant, Chez Francois. All funds from the evening will support the Harvest for Hunger campaign. Email Susan Bartosch for details.
Help Us Reach Our 2026 Goal To Provide 3.9 Million Meals!
Harvest for Hunger
Get Involved Today!
Harvest for Hunger is a crucial program for Second Harvest and the region. There are many ways to get involved:
- Run a Harvest for Hunger Campaign at your workplace or school. Encourage your company or organization to join hundreds of others and run a campaign. Learn more about running a Food & Fund Drive HERE!
- Donate at your local Giant Eagle, Buehler’s or Heinen's store. Make a $2, $5 or $10 contribution at the register through Check Out Hunger.
- Look for Harvest for Hunger ads. Look for ads in The Morning Journal, The Chronicle Telegram, the Sandusky Register and the Norwalk Reflector.
- Radio partners. Tune in to WOBL, WDLW, WCPZ, WMJK, WLEC, WLKR, WLKR Classic and WKFM.
- Attend Fundraiser Dinner. Join us at Chez Francois in Vermilion on May 8. Email Susan Bartosch for more information
- Donate Online. For every $1, Second Harvest can provide 6 meals to local families, children, and seniors in need.
Interested in running a Harvest for Hunger campaign at your work, school, or organization? Fill out the form below, and our team will connect with you to provide everything you need to get started.
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