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Does SNAP Help People Lead Healthier Lives?

A SNAP sign on a grocery store door

SNAP is a vital source of nutrition assistance for many low-income Americans, and also forms a critical foundation for the health and well-being of recipients, lifting millions out of poverty, and reducing food insecurity by as much as 30%. 70% of SNAP recipients are in families with children, and more than one-quarter are households with seniors […]

What is the Best Way to Empower Students for the School Day?

A smiling girl in a Pink Floyd t-shirt stands next to a logo of Second Harvest Food Bank with the text National School Breakfast Week on a teal background.

A Student’s Perspective During National School Breakfast Week, it’s important to highlight the pivotal role a healthy breakfast plays in a successful day for students. At Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee, we know what starting the day right for young learners means. So, we’re shining a spotlight on the experiences of kids like […]

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 […]