Food insecurity is a complex and often misunderstood issue affecting millions of individuals and families across the United States, including 410,000 Middle and West Tennesseans. Various myths and misconceptions about food insecurity can obscure the true nature of the problem and hinder efforts to address it effectively. In this blog post, we aim to debunk …
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Dear Friends and Supporters, I am reaching out with an urgent plea for support. Our community is facing significant challenges, and your help is more important than ever. Recently, we’ve seen food insecurity rates rise to higher levels than before the pandemic. Today, 1 out of every 8 of neighbors struggles to maintain access to …
Summer is a time of joy and relaxation for many children, but for some, it can also mean uncertainty about where their next meal will come from. When school cafeterias close for summer break, kids lose access to the free and reduced-price breakfasts and lunches that families depend on during the school year. With 1 …
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June is National Dairy Month, and at Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee, we recognize the significant impact dairy products have in the fight against hunger. Dairy products are not only a delicious part of our daily meals but also a crucial component in providing nutritional security to families in need. This month let’s …
You may think that Pride Month isn’t that important of a month for Tennessee. Stereotypes and misguided preconceptions could have some think that in the South there just aren’t as many people in the LGBTQ+ community so this holiday shouldn’t be an important focus for our state. This couldn’t be further from the truth. Tennessee …
Tennessee is home to approximately 225,000 LGBTQIA+ people, including approximately 30,800 people who identify as transgender. LGBTQIA+ Tennesseans are your neighbors, your family, your coworkers, and your community members. LGBTQIA+ Tennesseans deserve to be safe, respected, celebrated, and never have to worry about where their next meal may come from. LGBTQIA+ Tennesseans face an unsupportive …
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Hunger Free Summer: Ensuring No Child Goes Hungry When School’s Out Summer is a time of joy and relaxation for many children, but for some, it can also mean uncertainty about where their next meal will come from. When school cafeterias close for summer break, vulnerable kids lose access to the free and reduced breakfasts …
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Stars for Second Harvest: Celebrating 46 Years of Feeding Tennessee The 46th anniversary of the Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee is a milestone worth celebrating. It’s not just about the number; it’s about the impact – serving 46 counties across Middle and West Tennessee. One of the cornerstones of this remarkable journey is …
Friends of the Food Bank and Lee Cunningham In the heart of Middle and West Tennessee, a group of young professionals is making a significant impact through volunteerism, fundraising, and community engagement. Friends of the Food Bank, an initiative from Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee, is a vibrant community of individuals aged 25-40 …
Brenton is feeling the pinch. He and his wife live with their 3-year old daughter. And despite having two incomes, they can barely pay their bills and keep their family fed. Brenton earns a decent wage as an accounts payable clerk. Combined with his wife’s part-time job, they make a little too much to qualify …
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