How To Get Protein On A Budget
Healthy food can be simple and affordable. National Canned Food Month is a perfect time to show the power of canned protein. These foods are affordable, long lasting, and nutritious options for everyone. Canned proteins like tuna, chicken, and beans offer a quick way to add essential nutrients to any meal. These foods are […]
Is Food Insecurity a Social Justice Issue?
World Social Justice Day is a day to recognize the barriers preventing people from living with dignity and opportunity. Second Harvest knows you can’t remove food insecurity from conversations about social justice. When people lack access to food, they face challenges living with dignity and opportunity. Food insecurity isn’t about hunger—it’s about equity and access. […]
Try This Heart-Healthy Roasted Potato Recipe
Most people think you can’t eat the foods you love and have a healthy heart. Second Harvest is here to tell you that isn’t true! You may think you should focus only on foods like leafy greens to promote heart health. We know those can be expensive and aren’t to everyone’s taste. That’s ok, though. […]
Good Nutrition is the Foundation of a Healthy Life
February is National Heart Health Month. So, we are focusing on the role food plays in heart health. Sadly, affordable foods often lack the nutrition of pricier options like fresh produce. That means our neighbors facing food insecurity are at greater risk of heart disease. The food we eat directly impacts our cardiovascular functions. For […]
The Power of Canned Food
Second Harvest could not effectively fight hunger without canned foods. Their long shelf life, nutritional value, convenience, and versatility make them a staple in pantries across the world. Even ours. Unlike fresh produce or dairy, canned food can last for years. At our Neighbor Care Pantries, it is important to keep a steady supply of […]
How You Help Linda
A retired school custodian, Linda lives with her grandson, granddaughter, and great grandchildren. Her monthly Social Security check doesn’t meet her expenses, and she’s been unable to get SNAP benefits. After paying rent, she says, “What do I have to buy food with?” She’s grateful for a nearby Second Harvest Mobile Pantry in Davidson County. […]
Volunteering Brings Him Joy
A heart attack may have pushed Clark into retirement, but it’s not slowing him down. He regularly volunteers at a Second Harvest Mobile Pantry at his church in Clay County. Clark gets boxes off the truck, organizes the distribution, and then directs traffic so everything runs smoothly. After the distribution ends, Clark takes food to […]
How We Can Beat Cancer and Food Insecurity Together
A cancer diagnosis is life changing. The uncertainty, fear, and challenges cancer bring are hard enough to bear without the added weight of food insecurity. On National Cancer Day, Second Harvest is keeping our neighbors in our thoughts who battled these two difficult realties. Neighbors like Marsha. Marsha’s journey has been one […]
Why Dry Goods Are the Secret Weapon in Fighting Hunger?
Dry goods are the backbone of Second Harvest. These staples—such as rice, pasta, and beans – are versatile, nutritious, and long-lasting. We need them to fight hunger in our communities. While fresh foods are necessary, dry goods serve as the building blocks for a balanced diet. Without pantry staples, our neighbors would struggle to prepare nutritious […]
Does Poverty Fuel Hunger?
Poverty is the driving force behind food insecurity. Poverty touches every part of a person’s life. It leaves families in a daily battle to choose between survival and stability. Juana knows this battle all too well. Affording insulin for her mother never leaves enough money for the wholesome foods a diabetic’s diet requires. That leaves […]