Weekend Meals For Kids
Weekend meals for kids can make all the difference in their lives. For many families, school is the main place where they get nutritious meals. Schools offer free and reduced-priced meals that ensure children have the fuel they need to learn, grow, and thrive. We all know buying that food at the store is expensive. […]
Reliable Help in Uncertain Times
Nicole loves getting her children involved in gardening “because it teaches them how things grow. There’s something about the aroma when you grow it yourself.” But the family garden alone isn’t enough to sustain them. Nicole’s husband works in construction, and his income is as unpredictable as the weather. So she’s grateful for the food […]
Looking for after-school meals for kids in Nashville?
Looking for after-school meals for kids in Nashville? Second Harvest’s Kids Cafes are here to help. School is almost back in session. For working parents, the day doesn’t end when the final bell rings. When school lets out at 3 PM and work ends after 5 PM, parents are often left looking for after-school […]
Why Hunger Relief Advocacy Matters
Every day, Tammy reminds us why hunger relief advocacy matters. When food insecurity hits, it doesn’t come with a warning. A lost job, a sudden illness, or a natural disaster can quickly push a family from stability into crisis. We believe everyone deserves access to nutritious food. But providing that food takes more than just […]
Back to School Hunger Relief
Second Harvest is ramping up our efforts to provide Back to School Hunger Relief. The stress of homework and tests hits hard for some students. When children don’t have access to food at home or school, it’s impossible for them to learn. Second Harvest believes every child deserves to focus on learning. Not where their […]
Garden for Beginners
Want to learn how to start a garden for beginners? It is easy to grow your vegetables, herbs, and flowers with a few tips from Second Harvest. Even with limited space or experience, anyone can start a garden. This beginner-friendly guide will help you take the first steps toward creating a thriving garden at […]
Local Farm for Hunger Relief
It is hard to believe Project Grow, our local farm for hunger relief, has entered its third growing season. Each year, our garden continues to grow in size and impact. Project Grow is more than just a local farm for hunger relief; it’s a community-centric program with several goals: Project Grow at our Camden site […]
Dairy and Child Nutrition at the Heart of Hunger Free Summer
Dairy and child nutrition go hand in hand. That’s why Second Harvest Food Bank is proud to partner with Old Stone Creamery. Old Stone believes in the power of fresh milk to help kids grow strong. Laura, a seventh-generation Tennessee farmer, operates Old Stone Creamery. Her family runs the oldest Jersey cow herd […]
Honoring Juneteenth
Honoring Juneteenth means recognizing the ongoing fight for equity and access, not just in history, but in our work today. Juneteenth marks the day in 1865 when enslaved people in Texas finally learned they were free, more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation. They were the last people to learn of their freedom. […]
Summer Food Programs for Kids
Summer food programs for kids are at the heart of Second Harvest’s mission. When school lets out for summer, many children lose access to free breakfasts and lunches. These are meals families rely on throughout the school year. That’s why Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee is expanding our Kid-Focused Mobile Markets […]