Dec. 31, 2019 — Stacey Fowler Meittunen, who is our senior vice president of product innovation and development, was recently named as a member of Second Harvest Heartland’s board of directors. As a board member, Stacey brings more than 25 years of expertise in the food industry that will help guide the direction of the organization. “I am delighted to join the board and to help lead efforts not just to provide food to people in need but to address policy and structural improvements that have a direct impact on the ability of young and old alike to live their best lives,” Stacey said regarding her recent appointment.
As the leader of Schwan's product innovation and development team, Stacey is responsible for research and development, new product portfolio management, corporate innovation strategy, cross-business growth platforms and core food platform alignment.
Through a network of more than 1,000 food shelves, pantries and meal programs, Second Harvest Heartland is leading the fight against hunger in the Upper Midwest. In addition to providing food to those in need, the food bank supports programs and policies that help children, senior, families and adults in need. It is affiliated with Feeding America, which is the leading nonprofit organization working to end hunger in the United States with a network of more than 200 food banks. In 2011, our company announced it had entered into an official partnership with Feeding America.
