Mientras enseñaba a sus hijos, Aviva aprendió algo importante
When Aviva Wasserman’s children were small, she brought them to Second Harvest for family volunteer nights. She wanted her kids to see how fortunate they were and to understand that not everyone is so lucky.

“It turned out the message I wanted THEM to get had a large impact on ME!” she says. “There are so many things that should be a right and not a privilege, food security among them.”

Aviva, who lives in Nashville, sometimes feels overwhelmed by the enormity of community needs. But she knows at Second Harvest — where $1 helps provide four meals — even small acts can make a big difference. That’s why she’s been a monthly donor for the past seven years.

Para unirse a Aviva como donante mensual, regístrese aquí o llame al (615) 627-1611.

Familia motivada por comienzos humildes, fe
William Haynes fue criado por una madre soltera trabajadora. Eran pobres, pero sin importar qué, lo primero que hacía todos los días de pago era ir de compras.

“Consequently, I have never known hunger,” William said. “If there is one thing I can do to honor my mother’s memory and legacy, it is to make sure that I can help someone have food.”

Los residentes del condado de Davidson, William y su esposa, Jacqueline, son entusiastas donantes mensuales de Second Helpings. Apoyar a Second Harvest fue una decisión familiar: sus orígenes humildes, sus experiencias de vida y su fe los motivan a alimentar a las personas hambrientas.

“I don’t have much, but I can always find a few dollars to share so that at least one person can eat,” he said. “God blesses us to bless others.”

Para unirse a la familia Haynes como donante mensual, regístrese aquí o llame al (615) 627-1611.

Maestra vio a sus estudiantes hambrientos luchar

Al principio, la maestra de octavo grado, Polly Bassoni, estaba desconcertada por qué tantos de sus alumnos pedían ver a la enfermera de la escuela todas las mañanas. Eventualmente descubrió que todos los días, la enfermera traía mantequilla de maní, pan y leche a su oficina.

Kids who had nothing to eat at home for breakfast knew if they saw the nurse, they’d eat.

After 30 years, Polly retired. But that memory stuck. It’s what motivated her to become a monthly donor to Second Harvest 15 years ago.

Polly said although she doesn’t have a lot of money, she knows her small, monthly donations add up to make a big difference. The Sumner County resident loves that her gifts help Gallatin teachers connect with their struggling students through food from the School Food Pantry and BackPack Program.

Si desea unir fuerzas con Polly como donante mensual de Second Helpings, regístrese aquí o llame al (615) 627-1611.

Pagando su gratitud por las cenas familiares sureñas
Laura Harper creció en una gran familia sureña donde la comida era un componente central de las reuniones familiares y las ofrendas siempre eran abundantes.

Every day after a healthy breakfast, Laura went to school with a packed lunch, and returned to her mom’s homemade dinner. On Sunday after church, Laura’s 97-year-old grandmother still makes a family lunch that rivals holiday meals.

“It is unimaginable to me what hunger and food insecurity feels like, and I know how fortunate I am to have never been in that position,” said Laura, a marketing manager for Sprint who lives in Christiana.

Motivated by gratitude, Laura and her husband, Andy, are monthly donors. “I see the direct impact Second Harvest makes in my community, and I am so grateful to them for all the lives that are improved by their work.”

Si Laura te inspira y quieres convertirte en donante mensual de Second Helpings, regístrate aquí o llama al (615) 627-1611.