Cheatham County’s Secret Weapon Against Hunger
Claudette Fizer helps run the food pantry at Cheatham County High School, but she noticed an issue. Some students didn’t want to take food boxes on the bus home with them, so a lot of food was staying in their pantries. Claudette had the idea to use that as an opportunity to reach out to her […]
Revolutionizing SNAP Aid
Who is the HELP Center? The HELP Center is a dedicated 501(c)3 nonprofit organization committed to supporting the formerly incarcerated and low-income individuals in restructuring their lives and achieving success. For over a decade, we have been offering a range of comprehensive services to enhance human well-being and address the complex needs of vulnerable, oppressed, […]
What to Donate to a Food Bank
Donated food is essential to any food bank. Whether it’s canned vegetables or a box of cereal, these donated products go straight into the community without using the Food Bank’s donated dollars to purchase food products. Once donated, your contribution will be sorted by our dedicated volunteers and distributed to our network of more than […]
Are Wraparound Services the Key to Ending Food Insecurity?
National Nonprofit Day is a time to celebrate the vital work that nonprofits do to strengthen communities and improve lives. At Second Harvest, we know that food insecurity is a complex issue that requires more than just providing our neighbors with food for today. That’s why we incorporate wraparound services at our food distributions to […]
How Do Food-Insecure Children Get Food Over the Weekend?
As students return to school, ensuring access to nutritious food is more important than ever. For the 1 in 6 children facing hunger, the free and reduced-price meals they receive at school may be the only reliable source of nutrition they have. What happens when the school doors close for the weekend or during breaks? […]
Can One Person Make a Difference?
This fall, Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee is excited to launch our annual Power of ONE campaign—a call to action that invites you to make a real difference in the fight against hunger. From now through September, we’re asking everyone in our community to take just one action to help the one in […]
This Middle Schooler Is Thankful for Your Kindness!
Michael is only in seventh grade, but he already knows what it’s like to overcome challenges. As an honor student in Nashville, Michael takes demanding classes. He loves science the most but admits his English as a Second Language class is difficult. Still, he enjoys reading in English, particularly graphic novels. As captain of the […]
You’re Helping Him Write a Happy Ending
London is a lot like many sixth-grade boys: he loves playing video games. In those imagined worlds, a gamer like London can work toward a happy ending. But hunger is no game, and in the real world, the results aren’t always happy. Children sometimes go without food, and that’s unacceptable. That’s one reason for Second […]
Thank You, Kroger, for 32 Years of Partnership in Fighting Hunger
At Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee, we are incredibly grateful for the longstanding partnership we’ve shared with Kroger. For 32 years, Kroger has been a steadfast partner in creating a community where everyone can thrive, contributing over $3 million in donations and rescuing more than 21.5 million pounds of food. Their generosity and […]
Lifepoint Health: More Than A Decade of Partnership in the Fight Against Hunger
Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee is proud to recognize and celebrate our long-standing partnership with Lifepoint Health. Since 2009, Lifepoint has been an invaluable advocate for a healthier community. Their contributions over the years, totaling $1.2 million, have had a transformative impact, helping us reach thousands of individuals and families across Middle and […]