For Some Kids, Summer Break Isn’t a Vacation
For nearly 87,000 children in Middle and West Tennessee, summer causes stress about where their next meal is coming from.
For nearly 87,000 children in Middle and West Tennessee, summer causes stress about where their next meal is coming from.
Retired educators Dorothy and Cordelia are incredible examples of people who gave back to their community their entire lives. Unfortunately, the Social Security benefits Dorothy and Cordelia receive aren’t enough to cover all their living expenses.
Richard’s diabetes requires him to monitor his glucose levels, which means he needs insulin to survive. Unfortunately, insulin and healthy food are both very expensive.
“It can be tough to get homework done on an empty stomach,” says Katelin. “We get big suppers here so that is nice to have before we start our schoolwork.”
As Manager of Federal Programs at Second Harvest, Kayla Neal plays an essential role in helping implement programs that ensure clients have access to the food they need.
Over the past several years, Second Harvest has been working with local healthcare organizations to address food insecurity for their patients.
The hard reality is that one in six children in our community is food insecure – unsure of when or where their next meal will come from. Despite the many signs, it is very difficult to spot child hunger.
Caroline Pullen, Second Harvest’s Registered Dietitian, explains what foods you should add to your shopping cart and what foods you should skip.
We asked Lexie a few questions about her work at Second Harvest: What drove you to a career in nutrition? I gained a passion for food and nutrition and decided to pursue a degree in dietetics in college. I quickly developed a strong interest in food insecurity and food equity. I knew that community nutrition …
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We asked Caroline a few questions about her work at Second Harvest: What drove you to a career in nutrition? I’ve always loved food and wanted a career that helped people. Nutrition was the perfect fit! While in school, I never imagined working in food banking, but it quickly became my dream job once I …
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