Temperatures in excess of 100 degrees are expected to reach Middle and West Tennessee in the upcoming days, which will have detrimental effects on our neighbors in need. Extreme heat will drastically reduce access to food both in the next few weeks and for years to come. It is important to discuss and remember the …
How the Upcoming Heat Wave will Impact Food Insecurity Read More »
More than 22% of LGBTQ+ adults are affected by poverty and food insecurity, meaning this community is more than twice as likely to be affected by hunger. People like Susan, who came to a Second Harvest Mobile Pantry with her wife, son, and granddaughter. Bianca Wilson, a top educator on public policy and social work …
“I don’t think anyone ought to be hungry“ Smiley’s Farm has been operating in Middle Tennessee in some form since 1805. Troy Smiley has been working with his father on the farm since he was five years old – helping out at the market and harvesting fresh fruit from the plant. Smiley’s Farm is a …
At the onset of the Federal Covid-19 Public Health Emergency, a variety of flexibilities became available to help states to adapt to the changing environment. Flexibilities included temporary exemptions for college students, and the suspension of the ABAWD work requirement. During this time, many college students who were previously not eligible for SNAP were able …
Unwinding the Public Health Emergency: How to Prepare for the Hunger Cliff Read More »
“Now, thanks to Dollar General, I don’t have to tell people no anymore.” Ever since moving to West Tennessee almost two decades ago, Ray has tried to think of ways to use his church to help those facing challenges. Pleasant Hill Methodist Church has a small congregation, but that doesn’t mean they can’t give back. …
Pleasant Hill Feeds Carroll County with Dollar General’s Help Read More »
Miles is 11. Sixth grade is full of fun new experiences for him, like homemade volcanoes and other fun science experiments. English and Science are Miles’ two favorite subjects, and when he grows up, he wants to be a scientist to help cure diseases. When school is out for the summer, kids like Miles lose …
Born and raised in Smith County, Linda and her husband returned after spending 27 years in Nashville raising their two sons. Now known affectionately as “Mama Linda” by members of her church, she’s a role model of resiliency and determination. Over the course of her career, Linda worked hard at two jobs managing both a …
Summer is Jesse’s favorite season. He loves to play outside with his friends and pets. Jesse lives with his grandparents who take good care of him…including enrolling him in Second Harvest’s Partner Agency Big Sandy Christian Community Outreach Center. At Big Sandy CCOC, Jesse can play with his friends and enjoy healthy meals to fuel …
We asked our Manager of Volunteer Engagement, Eli Farmer, about his work, and what volunteers mean for Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee. What do you enjoy most about working for a local hunger-relief organization? There’s a tremendous amount of job satisfaction with Second Harvest, but I think my favorite part is getting to engage …
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