Tou Yia created this illustration in partnership with ACET, Inc. to support Second Harvest Heartland’s efforts to gather community insights in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. The artwork was part of a larger initiative to better understand the needs of the people SHH serves and how food access was impacted during this critical time
The illustration highlights the diverse individuals and communities supported by SHH, as well as the range of services the organization provides. It was designed to feel welcoming, inclusive, and representative of the people at the heart of SHH’s mission.
"Second Harvest Heartland is one of the largest, most efficient, and most innovative hunger relief organizations in the nation. Our mission is to end hunger together in close partnership with nearly 1,000 food shelves, food pantries, and other meal programs in 59 counties in Minnesota and western Wisconsin. To learn more about our organization and to see a list of counties we service, please visit 2harvest.org."