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A great way to care for Minnesota is seeking out impactful ways to volunteer.This Valentine's Day, Second Harvest Heartland is getting a bunch of helpful hands together for a packing party to help hungry neighbors get the food they need. Be a part of the day by signing up for a shift with those you love! Spread the love far and wide, get creative! Bring your: grandma, grandpa, mom, dad, brothers, sisters, partners, friends, neighbors, coworkers, your local barista, mail carrier, and bowling league! Plus, there’s lots of fun to be had, including:-Music and trivia-Prize drawings-Coffee & treatsThe first shift begins at 9:00 a.m. and the last shift concludes at 8:00 p.m. Any questions or concerns? Please reach out to volunteer@2harvest.org or 651-282-0901.Details here: https://volunteer.2harvest.org/need/detail/?need_id=767528 — from Instagram

A great way to care for Minnesota is seeking out impactful ways to volunteer.This Valentine's Day, Second Harvest Heartland is getting a bunch of helpful hands together for a packing party to help hungry neighbors get the food they need. Be a part of the day by signing up for a shift with those you love! Spread the love far and wide, get creative! Bring your: grandma, grandpa, mom, dad, brothers, sisters, partners, friends, neighbors, coworkers, your local barista, mail carrier, and bowling league! Plus, there’s lots of fun to be had, including:-Music and trivia-Prize drawings-Coffee & treatsThe first shift begins at 9:00 a.m. and the last shift concludes at 8:00 p.m. Any questions or concerns? Please reach out to volunteer@2harvest.org or 651-282-0901.Details here: https://volunteer.2harvest.org/need/detail/?need_id=767528 — from Instagram

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