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Nutrition Month Quadruple Match Donation

A toddler with pigtails, wearing a green shirt, sits in an orange chair and holds a green apple up to their mouth, highlighting Nutrition Month Quadruple Match Donation, set against a teal background with abstract dotted circles.

Nutrition Month is a time to focus on making nutritious food accessible to everyone.  No one should have to choose between paying bills and putting food on the table. That’s why we’re making this month extra special with a quadruple-match opportunity!   Nourish Your Neighbor Day   A generous group of donors is offering to quadruple every […]

How to Build a Tornado Emergency Kit

Two people stand by an SUV with open doors, unloading a tornado emergency kit from a blue bin. Behind them, debris and destroyed houses reveal the devastation left by a recent storm or tornado under an overcast sky.

Tornado season is here. Tornadoes strike with little warning. They leave families without power, clean water, or access to food. It is important to keep food, water, and emergency supplies on hand to stay safe.   Second Harvest knows preparedness may feel like a luxury to some. When families are already struggling to make ends meet, […]

How are Agriculture and Food Security Related?

What if the key to ending hunger was right in our backyards?   Global Agriculture Day celebrates the vital role farming plays in our lives. Second Harvest knows agriculture can empower people.   That’s why we launched Project Grow. This 18-acre agriculture initiative connects our neighbors with home-grown food and, now, education. Project Grow has been so […]

How To Get Protein On A Budget

A top-down view of many silver and white tin cans arranged closely together, showing their lids and stamped dates or codes. The variety of sizes highlights how healthy food can be simple and affordable when choosing canned options.

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  

A close-up view of several unwashed, brown potatoes piled together, showing their rough skin and natural texture—perfect ingredients for a heart healthy 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

Hands hold a heart-shaped bowl filled with fruits and vegetables, symbolizing good nutrition and heart health, with a stethoscope resting on the produce. A medical clipboard with paperwork lies on the table in the background.

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

Shelves filled with various canned foods, including soups, baked beans, and stews. Multiple brands and flavors are neatly arranged, fighting hunger with clearly labeled options for easy identification.

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 are MLK Day and Food Insecurity related?

As we commemorate Martin Luther King Jr. Day, we at Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee reflect on Dr. King’s powerful legacy and his vision for a world free of inequality and, by extension, hunger. Dr. King understood that food equity was a critical component of social justice.  Food Equity: A Core Principle of […]

Why Dry Goods Are the Secret Weapon in Fighting Hunger?

Jars of beans, lentils, grains, and preserves are neatly arranged on a pantry shelf. The dry goods are stacked and organized for easy storage, ready for use or donation to a second harvest.

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 […]