Why Truck Drivers Are Essential
Want to know why truck drivers are essential? Fighting hunger takes many hands. And wheels. Every day, our dedicated team of truck drivers keeps our mission moving forward. Without them, millions of pounds of food would never make it to the families who need it most. Truck drivers are the vital link in our […]
Ways to Help Food Banks on National Food Bank Day
Do you want ways to help a food bank on National Food Bank Day? You aren’t alone. Each year, National Food Bank Day reminds us of the critical role food banks play in fighting hunger. This year, the need is greater than ever. Across our 46-county service area, 100,000 more people are food insecure than […]
How You Can Fight Hunger This Fall
Interested in how you can fight hunger this fall? Right now, nearly 450,000 of our neighbors in Middle and West Tennessee face hunger. Fighting hunger sounds like a daunting task, but it isn’t an impossible one. Second Harvest Food Bank believes that one action can change lives. That’s why we launched The Power […]
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 […]