All of us at Second Harvest Heartland are deeply saddened by the passing of the Rev. Dick Goebel. As the founder of what is today Second Harvest Heartland, Dick had a tremendous impact on hunger relief in our community—both in terms of getting food to those in need and inspiring others to join in the fight to end hunger. Dick’s heartfelt enthusiasm, tremendous vision, boundless compassion, and respect for others will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with Dick’s family at this difficult time.

Rob Zeaske
Executive Director
Second Harvest Heartland

Rev. Dick Goebel passed away Sunday, December 20, at age 73. Dick founded the Greater St. Paul Second Harvest Food Bank in 1982 and remained its executive director until his retirement in 2001. Dick contributed to the creation of the Second Harvest Greater Minneapolis Food Bank, which later merged with the St. Paul Food Bank to become Second Harvest Heartland. His dedicated service left a lasting legacy, and his memory is cherished by everyone at Second Harvest Heartland and in the greater hunger relief community.