Month: March 2024

Women’s History Month and Second Harvest

Women’s History Month is a special time here at Second Harvest for more reasons than we can count, but one of those reasons shines particularly bright: our Leadership Team is comprised entirely of women. The six women steering Second Harvest have been instrumental in driving social change and advocating for a more equitable Middle and …

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How Project Preserve Helps Second Harvest Fight Hunger

This March is a special Nutrition Month for Second Harvest, since we are also celebrating our 46th Anniversary. We’re proud to reflect on how we’ve contributed to a healthier Middle and West Tennessee over the past four decades. While pantry staples and canned goods are vital, we understand the importance of offering healthier options for …

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Can You Celebrate Women’s History Month with Second Harvest?

Volunteers come to Second Harvest with the intention to fight hunger for more reasons than we can count. Some are here to help rebuild their communities, some come to give back after receiving help themselves, and some come to celebrate the resilience and strength of women throughout history. Women’s History Month is an important time …

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Is Fighting Hunger Related to Agriculture?

National Agriculture Day is an important day for Second Harvest, because we know the role agriculture plays in fighting hunger. Since starting our innovative agricultural initiative, Project Grow, Second Harvest has taken proactive steps to join in the agricultural sphere of the fight against hunger. More than just a farm, Project Grow is a community-centric …

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Celebrate Global Recycling Day with Second Harvest!

March 18th marks Global Recycling Day, a significant occasion for us at Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee. While recycling is crucial in today’s world, we’ve gone beyond the traditional notion by implementing innovative methods to maximize our efforts to feed as many people as possible.  Since 2006, Second Harvest has pioneered a groundbreaking …

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Does SNAP Help People Lead Healthier Lives?

SNAP is a vital source of nutrition assistance for many low-income Americans, and also forms a critical foundation for the health and well-being of recipients, lifting millions out of poverty, and reducing food insecurity by as much as 30%. 70% of SNAP recipients are in families with children, and more than one-quarter are households with seniors …

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