Why Hunger Relief Advocacy Matters
Every day, Tammy reminds us why hunger relief advocacy matters. When food insecurity hits, it doesn’t come with a warning. A lost job, a sudden illness, or a natural disaster can quickly push a family from stability into crisis. We believe everyone deserves access to nutritious food. But providing that food takes more than just […]
Back to School Hunger Relief
Second Harvest is ramping up our efforts to provide Back to School Hunger Relief. The stress of homework and tests hits hard for some students. When children don’t have access to food at home or school, it’s impossible for them to learn. Second Harvest believes every child deserves to focus on learning. Not where their […]
Garden for Beginners
Want to learn how to start a garden for beginners? It is easy to grow your vegetables, herbs, and flowers with a few tips from Second Harvest. Even with limited space or experience, anyone can start a garden. This beginner-friendly guide will help you take the first steps toward creating a thriving garden at […]
Local Farm for Hunger Relief
It is hard to believe Project Grow, our local farm for hunger relief, has entered its third growing season. Each year, our garden continues to grow in size and impact. Project Grow is more than just a local farm for hunger relief; it’s a community-centric program with several goals: Project Grow at our Camden site […]
How BJ’s Wholesale Club Middle Tennessee Fights Hunger
How BJ’s Wholesale Club Middle Tennessee fights hunger is a story of community partnership. Since arriving in Middle Tennessee in 2023, BJ’s Wholesale Club has been a vital partner. Their commitment to the community shines through their dedication to nourishing children and families facing food insecurity. BJ’s Wholesale Club has partnered with Second Harvest to strengthen their […]
5 Simple Ways to Help on Earth Day and Fight Hunger
Are you looking for ways to help on Earth Day? Now is the perfect time to take action for the planet and your community. If you’re searching for ways to help on Earth Day, Second Harvest is here to help. You can support environmental sustainability and hunger relief. When food goes to waste, […]
Hunger Free Summer Campaign
The Hunger Free Summer campaign has begun. Will you be the reason summer break doesn’t mean an empty plate? When school cafeterias close for the summer, children lose access to the free and reduced-price meals they count on during the school year. Now, families shoulder the burden of providing an extra 10 meals per child every […]
We’re Building Inclusive Food Programs for Diverse Communities
What do inclusive food programs for diverse communities look like? At Second Harvest, the answer starts with listening. Diversity Month is a great time to remember the strength of every voice in our community. A time to hear every voice. That’s why we host Neighbor to Neighbor Councils. There’s no one-size-fits-all solution to hunger. For […]
Is Food Waste Important
Fighting hunger means fighting food waste, too. National Food Waste Week is a chance to rethink how we use food, can cut down on waste, and help the environment. Each year, millions of pounds of food go to waste while people still face hunger. In 2022, Tennesseans wasted an estimated 1.77 million tons of food. […]
Eat This, Not That!
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 […]