How did you get involved with Second Harvest?I’ve worked at Second Harvest for 11 years, but I started volunteering at food banks on the East Coast (where I’m from) when I was in middle school. I always enjoyed volunteering at pantries, community kitchens and organizations that provide food to those who need it most. What …
Courtney Gets Her Family Involved for Her ONE Action En savoir plus "
September 15th marks the start of Hispanic Heritage Month, which is a time to reflect on, learn about, and celebrate Hispanic culture and heritage. Nearly 380,000 Tennesseans identify as Hispanic, and, so, Tennessee heritage is deeply connected with Hispanic heritage. This Hispanic Heritage Month, Second Harvest wants to highlight the unique struggle with food insecurity …
Food Insecurity’s Unique Impact on the Hispanic Community En savoir plus "
Claudia Nelson moved to the United States at 14 years old after growing up in Mexico. She didn’t speak English, and faced a substantial language barrier in high school. Her parents, facing the same barriers, relied on assistance from food banks to help provide for their family during their transition. Claudia says, “When I went …
Claudia and Catholic Charities Fight Hunger in Nashville En savoir plus "
The Hagood family has fought hunger alongside Second Harvest since 2008. Our mission of fighting hunger and advancing hunger solutions resonated with their beliefs. Barbara Hagood says, “Food is a necessary and critical item for families to flourish, and sometimes people are temporarily in need of assistance. The safety net Second Harvest provides is invaluable …
The Hagoods Show how the Power of ONE can Fight Hunger En savoir plus "
Tri Star Energy, a supporter of Power of One, knows the impact that ONE action can have in the fight against hunger. Tri Star Energy has searched for new ways that they can give back, and get the community involved ever since getting involved in the fight against hunger in 2020. Power of One has …
Fighting hunger is a daunting challenge, but, at Second Harvest, we believe in the Power of One. When we come together, and each contribute oneaction that’s when we see progress. That’s the power of togetherness. That’s the Power of ONE. This week, we are encouraging you to donate food as your ONE action to fight …
Farming can lead to a volatile lifestyle. Try as you might, it is impossible to control the countless variables that factor into a successful harvest. In Blackberry Pond’s case, even after you have done everything right, life still wants to throw you a curveball. Blackberry Pond calls 27 acres of rich farmland in West Tennessee …
Blackberry Pond Farm Thrives Thanks to the LFPA Grant En savoir plus "
Last year, Second Harvest was awarded with the Local Food Purchase Assistance (LFPA) Grant from the US Department of Agriculture, which has been pivotal in our work fighting hunger. This grant allows Second Harvest to provide fresh food to our Partner Agencies from local farms, like KLD Farms. The purpose of the LFPA Grant is …
Tomorrow marks the start of Tax Free three-month long holiday that will end in October. This holiday was enacted by Governor Bill Lee to help alleviate the financial impact Tennesseans have felt as a result of inflation and high grocery prices. The three month long tax free holiday on groceries is kicked off by Tennessee’s …
How to Support Second Harvest during the Tax Free Holiday En savoir plus "
For Hunger Free Summer, we want to highlight the Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) Program. The Summer EBT programs offers the opportunity to reduce summer hunger by providing additional resources to purchase food during the summer months for families whose children are certified to receive free or reduced-price school meals during the school year. Summer …
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