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Meaningful Volunteer Opportunities in Middle Tennessee

Are you looking for meaningful volunteer opportunities in Middle Tennessee this April? Volunteer Appreciation Month is the perfect time to fight hunger at home.   Volunteers have a profound impact on the fight against hunger. Last year, volunteers gave over 62,000 hours to Second Harvest.   Whether it is at a Mobile Market or packing […]

Can Hunger Affect Health?

Did you know hunger affects health?  That is why Second Harvest and Lifepoint Health are announcing Nutrition Month. This March, learn how food insecurity causes serious health issues.   Families facing hunger often rely on low-cost and low-nutrition meals. Over time, this can lead to problems. Without healthy food, our neighbors face a higher risk of […]

Eat This, Not That!

A person’s hands gently tend to large, healthy green lettuce plants growing in a hydroponic system.

An easy guide to making healthier choices at the grocery store.  Eating healthier doesn’t have to be complicated.  It can be as simple as making smarter choices at the grocery store by opting for the more nutritious version of foods you already eat.  In honor of Nutrition Month, Amy Qazi – Second Harvest Food Bank of […]

Courtney Gets Her Family Involved for Her ONE Action

Courtney and her Family

How did you get involved with Second Harvest? I’ve worked at Second Harvest for 11 years, but I started volunteering at food banks on the East Coast (where I’m from) when I was in middle school. I always enjoyed volunteering at pantries, community kitchens and organizations that provide food to those who need it most. […]