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What Role Do Teachers Play in the Fight Against Hunger

A young girl with curly hair and a large green bow sits at a blue outdoor table, smiling and holding up a juice box. In front of her is a school lunch with crackers, applesauce, and a packaged meal.

To celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week, we are shining a spotlight on the inspiring stories of teachers who continue their dedication to service beyond the classroom. One such remarkable individual is Kristin, a retired teacher who has been volunteering with Second Harvest since 2019. Her story is not just about giving back but also about the […]

How You’reHelping Students Like Maya

A young woman with long braided hair, wearing a gray sweatshirt, sits and smiles at a desk in a classroom with a whiteboard and empty desks behind her.

Maya, a seventh-grade student in Nashville, loves to express herself, particularly as a writer and through the arts. She sings in the choir, and her favorite artist is composer Lin-Manuel Miranda. Maya starred in her school’s production of Moana, singing the songs Miranda wrote for the musical. In the story, Moana, a young girl, lives […]

This 11-Year-OldIs Thankful for Kids Cafe!

A group of adults and children smile and pose together indoors at a celebration. Black and red balloons shaped as 10 and festive decorations hang in the background.

Jerick, 11, loves gym class and hopes to be a professional soccer player when he grows up. The sixth grader knows that any athlete needs fuel to excel, so he’s really glad that Second Harvestprovides nutritious food through a Kids Cafe at a Community Center in Nashville. Jerick admits that he’s a sucker for gummy […]

How a Mobile Pantry Makes a Difference

A woman and a boy, both wearing glasses and jackets, sit together in the front seats of a car and smile at the camera. The boy holds a phone in his hand.

Brenton is feeling the pinch. He and his wife live with their 3-year old daughter. And despite having two incomes, they can barely pay their bills and keep their family fed. Brenton earns a decent wage as an accounts payable clerk. Combined with his wife’s part-time job, they make a little too much to qualify […]

46 Years of Feeding Children

Three smiling children stand together holding clear bags with food items in front of a colorful mural featuring people, cars, and a road.

This summer marks an important milestone for Second Harvest Food Bank as we celebrate our 46th anniversary and continue our commitment to ensuring no child faces hunger with our annual Hunger Free Summer campaign. As schools close their doors for the season, many children lose access to the vital breakfasts and lunches they depend on. […]

Why Does Second Harvest Care About High Blood Pressure?

An older man wearing glasses, a baseball cap, and a seatbelt sits in the driver’s seat of a car. He smiles slightly at the camera, with green trees and sunlight outside—reflecting on diabetes and food insecurity in his community.

At Second Harvest Food Bank, we recognize the critical intersection between food insecurity and health. Many of our neighbors who face challenges in accessing sufficient food are also struggling to manage chronic conditions such as high blood pressure. This is often due to a reliance on inexpensive, readily available foods that are typically high in […]

A Friend of the Food Bank

A woman in a pink cap hands out bags of potatoes to people gathered at an outdoor food distribution event. Several people wait in line, holding bags and carts, on a sunny day.

Friends of the Food Bank and Lee Cunningham  In the heart of Middle and West Tennessee, a group of young professionals is making a significant impact through volunteerism, fundraising, and community engagement. Friends of the Food Bank, an initiative from Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee, is a vibrant community of individuals who are […]

Stars Through the Years

A band of six musicians performs onstage with acoustic guitars under yellow stage lights, in front of a screen that reads Stars for Second Harvest. Audience members are visible in the foreground.

Stars for Second Harvest: Celebrating 46 Years of Feeding Tennessee  The 46th anniversary of the Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee is a milestone worth celebrating. It’s not just about the number; it’s about the impact – serving 46 counties across Middle and West Tennessee. One of the cornerstones of this remarkable journey is […]

How Does Second Harvest Fight Hunger During the Summer 

A young boy smiles at the camera while sitting at an outdoor picnic table with two other children, eating lunches from trays. The background shows green grass and a shaded area.

Hunger Free Summer: Ensuring No Child Goes Hungry When School’s Out  Summer is a time of joy and relaxation for many children, but for some, it can also mean uncertainty about where their next meal will come from. When school cafeterias close for summer break, vulnerable kids lose access to the free and reduced breakfasts […]

Is Pride Month Important for Tennessee?

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You may think that Pride Month isn’t that important of a month for Tennessee. Stereotypes and misguided preconceptions could have some think that in the South there just aren’t as many people in the LGBTQ+ community so this holiday shouldn’t be an important focus for our state. This couldn’t be further from the truth. Tennessee […]