At Davis, we believe that strong communities are built on connection, compassion and action. Each year, we partner with local nonprofits to put those values into practice—making a lasting difference in the communities we serve.
Recently, this mission brought us to Second Harvest Heartland, where our team volunteered their time to pack nutritious meal kits for local families, helping ensure our most vulnerable neighbors have one less worry at dinner time.
In just two hours, the Davis team packed 226 boxes of apples, helping to create 520 meal kits for local food shelf distribution. That’s enough to feed 20 families every day for an entire year, and a tangible reminder of how much we can accomplish when we work together.
Partnering to Nourish Communities
The hard truth is that food insecurity can feel invisible until it’s right next door. In Minnesota, a staggering 1 in 5 households experienced food insecurity in 2025, with families reporting wildly different causes. For some, hunger is a chronic challenge brought on by wages that can’t keep up with inflation. For others, it’s a sudden crisis caused by an unexpected bill or medical emergency.
Last year, 18% of Minnesotans turned to the state’s emergency food system for help; a sobering record that underscores how critical the work of organizations like Second Harvest Heartland truly is. As one of the nation’s largest food banks, Second Harvest serves 59 counties across Minnesota and western Wisconsin, restoring stability and dignity to thousands of households in crisis each year.
For our team at Davis, lending a few hours to help pack meals was more than a team-building exercise—it was a way to live out our company’s commitment to community care. As we packed each box, we were reminded that hunger isn’t a distant issue. Hunger affects families, co-workers, and neighbors alike. By partnering with Second Harvest Heartland, we are choosing to be a part of the solution, helping to ensure every family has access to the food and stability they deserve.
How You Can Help
There’s a role for everyone in ending hunger. You can volunteer your time, make a donation, or lend your voice to advocate for policies that reduce food insecurity. Every meal packed, every dollar donated, and every hour volunteered adds up to something bigger—a community where everyone has enough.
At Davis, we’re proud to do our part and we invite you to join us. Second Harvest Heartland offers many impactful ways to get involved:
- Volunteer: Help sort, label, weigh, and pack food for distribution in our community.
- Host a Fundraiser: Virtual giving enables people to help end hunger from anywhere in the world. Hosting a fund drive is as easy as it is impactful.
- Make a Monetary Donation: Financial contributions help fund the sourcing and distribution of food, launch innovative programs, and connect our neighbors to community resources.
- Make a Food Donation: Donations from growers, retailers, and industry partners reduce waste and fuel impact.
- Help Spread Awareness: Share volunteer opportunities with your network—many people want to help but simply don’t know where to start.
Together, let’s create a future where no one goes hungry, and where compassion and connection are the foundation of every neighborhood. Visit https://www.2harvest.org/ to learn more and start making a difference today.