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The Evolution of Second Harvest’s Feeding Programs in Tennessee

A client in a Second Harvest food pantry

Since our inception, Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee has transformed significantly. Instead of the robust hunger fighting organization we know today, Second Harvest was mostly a place to host food drives and then distribute that food. Explore the history and impact of our Feeding Programs, a cornerstone in our ongoing work to nourish […]

A Journey through our Food Drives

Volunteers collecting non-perishable donations.

When Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee was created 46 years ago, we relied on food drives as the main method of gathering food for our neighbors in need. Let’s take a journey back to our early days to see how we have grown. The Nashville Coalition for Food Distribution Before we were Second […]

Celebrating National Native American Heritage Month: Indigenous Farming Techniques

Colorful geometric Native American patterns on the left with text on a dark blue background: November National Native American Heritage Month.

November marks the observance of National Native American Heritage Month, and Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee wants to emphasize the profound influence Native American communities have had on agriculture and, by extension, our fight against hunger. The Ancient Roots of American Agriculture Long before the first European settlers set foot on this land, […]

Ready to Make a Difference this October? 

canned food donations

Have you heard about the tax-free holiday that ends this October? It’s not just an opportunity to save some extra bucks; it’s a chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of those in need. This is the perfect time to stock up on essential items for your pantry and make a donation to […]