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Ricky Gets By With Help From Neighbors Like You

An older man in a blue polo shirt and camouflage hat stands outside near a beige brick building with a covered walkway and a sign in the background.

Ricky has lived in Clay County his whole life. He always loved working with his hands and helping his neighbors, whether that be on a local farm or during his time serving as an EMT. However, about ten years ago Ricky began having seizures that eventually led to a devastating epilepsy diagnosis. After receiving this […]

You Help Save Lives Like Bette’s

Bette, 80, looks forward to every visit from Second Harvest Commodity Supplemental Food Program representatives — visits that have been lifesaving in more ways than one. Bette overcame serious hardships and was happily making ends meet when the COVID-19 pandemic began. After all her hard work, she lost her only income and was hospitalized for neglecting […]

Lifelong Waynesboro Neighbor Thanks You

A woman with blonde hair wearing a name tag laughs joyfully while talking with three other people outdoors on a sunny day.

Henry, 77, has a deep love for his Waynesboro community. He lives in the same house he was born in, and he worked more than 30 years as a brick mason in the same town before retiring. “You work hard, and you try to save, but my money just doesn’t go as far as it […]

Impactful Individuals in the Fight Against Hunger

Kroger workers posing together with Second Harvest

This Black History Month, we’re highlighting Black individuals who have lead the fight against hunger. We hope their stories inspire you to join the fight against hunger this Black History Month.  Shirley Chisholm Many know Rep. Chisholm as the first Black woman to be elected to congress – representing New York’s 12th District. What many […]

Meet our Registered Dietitian: Amy

A woman with long dark hair and glasses, wearing a black shirt and mauve cardigan, smiles while standing outside near a leafless tree in front of a building with large windows.

We asked the head of our Nutrition team, Senior Manager of Innovation & Programs Amy Qazi, RD, about her work, and what it means for Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee to have a Registered Dietitian on staff.  What drove you to a career in Nutrition? I took an Intro to Nutrition class my Sophomore year of college […]

Meet our Manager of Volunteer Engagement: Eli

A large group of people pose and smile together inside a warehouse, surrounded by cardboard boxes and industrial shelves. Most of them are wearing casual clothes and name tags, suggesting a team event or volunteer activity.

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 […]

You make a difference for kids like Jesse

A young boy with short hair smiles at the camera, wearing a light blue shirt that says KNOW JESUS and Big Sandy CCO. A sign behind him reads Kids Eat Here Free above a watermelon illustration.

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 […]

Ole South Takes On Hunger

A white plate filled with a colorful salad made of chickpeas, cucumber, tomato, and chopped red onion, all tossed together and lightly seasoned.

This holiday season, Second Harvest Food Bank is once again partnering with Ole South to provide food to children, families, and seniors in need.