Pearce Barringer

How the Upcoming Heat Wave will Impact Food Insecurity

Temperatures in excess of 100 degrees are expected to reach Middle and West Tennessee in the upcoming days, which will have detrimental effects on our neighbors in need. Extreme heat will drastically reduce access to food both in the next few weeks and for years to come. It is important to discuss and remember the …

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Unwinding the Public Health Emergency: How to Prepare for the Hunger Cliff

At the onset of the Federal Covid-19 Public Health Emergency, a variety of flexibilities became available to help states to adapt to the changing environment. Flexibilities included temporary exemptions for college students, and the suspension of the ABAWD work requirement. During this time, many college students who were previously not eligible for SNAP were able …

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Pleasant Hill Feeds Carroll County with Dollar General’s Help

“Now, thanks to Dollar General, I don’t have to tell people no anymore.” Ever since moving to West Tennessee almost two decades ago, Ray has tried to think of ways to use his church to help those facing challenges. Pleasant Hill Methodist Church has a small congregation, but that doesn’t mean they can’t give back. …

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You make a difference for kids like Jesse

Summer is Jesse’s favorite season. He loves to play outside with his friends and pets. Jesse lives with his grandparents who take good care of him…including enrolling him in Second Harvest’s Partner Agency Big Sandy Christian Community Outreach Center. At Big Sandy CCOC, Jesse can play with his friends and enjoy healthy meals to fuel …

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Meet our Manager of Volunteer Engagement: Eli

We asked our Manager of Volunteer Engagement, Eli Farmer, about his work, and what volunteers mean for Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee.  What do you enjoy most about working for a local hunger-relief organization? There’s a tremendous amount of job satisfaction with Second Harvest, but I think my favorite part is getting to engage …

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