Volunteer Appreciation Month
Volunteers are at the heart of our mission, which is why we are celebrating them throughout April! Meet some of our favorite hunger fighters.
Tapria Moody: “Volunteering and instilling the practice of volunteering into my children is extremely important to me”
A mother and her two daughters have turned volunteering at our Family Nights into a family tradition.
Ernestine Wilson: “Go and give your time, there’s nothing like that feeling”
The child of a pastor and a schoolteacher, Ernestine Wilson was taught that “anything we have can be a blessing to others.” Now she gives her time to help feed those in need.
Sean Grossnickle: “I knew the pandemic had hit many hard and I wanted to give back”
After serving in the Peace Corps, a former Second Harvest volunteer returns to help feed his community during difficult times.
Hugh Chisholm: “We are all making a difference”
A Nashville transplant sets out to make an impact in his new community.
Elyse Bell: “I want to be a part of the solution to hunger”
From packing food boxes in the warehouse to distributing food to clients at Mobile Pantries, one volunteer works to fight hunger in West Tennessee.
Crystal: “Volunteering is a way to get outside yourself and help someone else”
A regular volunteer at Second Harvest’s Smyrna Distribution Center, Crystal Wallace empowers others to make a difference in their communities.
Lisa & Joe: “We feel that the few hours we work is a way to give back to the community”
Regular volunteers at Second Harvest’s Martin Distribution Center in Nashville, couple Lisa and Joe have donated nearly 440 hours of their time fighting hunger since the start of the pandemic.
Joshua: “I want to provide for local communities to create a better Tennessee”
Joshua Mi was first introduced to Second Harvest as a student at Montgomery Bell Academy. He now spends his summer breaks sorting and packing food for his Middle Tennessee neighbors in need.
Donna: “I feel so grateful to have the time and motivation to help those in need.”
After volunteering at a Second Harvest Mobile Pantry five years ago, Donna Dane was inspired to donate more than 800 hours of her time fighting hunger in her community.
Tiffany & Emma: “We realize that the more we volunteer, the more people we help.”
Mother and daughter, Tiffany and Emma, work together as a team to fight hunger in their community.
Terri: “I believe that it’s important to give back when you can.”
As a regular volunteer, Terri plays a pivotal role in helping Second Harvest staff train new volunteers.
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?
How is Second Harvest Celebrating Volunteers?
During Volunteer Appreciation Month in April, people come together to spread joy and help others. It’s a time to celebrate how even the smallest acts of kindness can create positive change in the world. Volunteer
