As the unemployment rate continues to increase due to COVID-19, it is much more difficult for many families to put food on the table. In fact, new data by McKinsey & Co, shows that by August, 1 in 8 Minnesotans will face hunger. Allison O’Toole, CEO of Second Harvest Heartland, Dimitrios Smyrnios, CEO of the Schwans Company and David Fiocco, partner at McKinsey & Co. share insights on the food insecurity challenges we are facing and the continued resources needed for sustained relief.

Resources:

• Introduction to McKinsey & Co. Hunger Projections, 6.22.20
• Second Harvest Heartland: The Coming Hunger Surge