Agency News
SNAP Outreach Program
In honor of Hunger Action Month, we wanted to bring attention to one of our outreach programs – Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
Food Safety Awareness Month
September is not only Hunger Action Month but also Food Safety Awareness Month. Handling, storing and cooking food safely not only keeps us and our clients safe, but it also extends food’s shelf-life and decreases food waste.
Food Insecurity and COVID-19
Feeding America estimates that more than 54.3 million people may experience food insecurity in 2020 due to the effects of COVID-19.
TN nonprofits: Apply now for $150 million in COVID grants
A new, $150 million grant pool is open to nonprofits with COVID-19 expenses. These Tennessee Community CARES Program grants cover pandemic-related expenses occurring March 1-Nov. 15, 2020.
Learn More About TEFAP: The Emergency Food Assistance Program
While TEFAP food is free to qualifying households, it is also free to food banks and their Partner Agencies.
Low-to-No Contact Distribution Guidance Available
Feeding America has developed a playbook for Partner Agencies to use when considering distributions that are low or no contact.
Partner Agency Collaborates To Feed At-Risk Children
Here I Am Missions, a Second Harvest Partner Agency, launches partnership to address child summer hunger in their community.
SNAP Participants Can Now Use Benefits to Buy Groceries Online
Tennessee now allows SNAP participants to purchase groceries online for delivery or pick-up. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Department
Answers to your tornado response questions
The latest tornado response info for Second Harvest’s Partner Agencies