Celebrating Black History Month with Finis
As Black History Month comes to a close, we want to highlight an individual who has made a significant contribution to our community. Finis Stribling, whose dedication to agriculture and food security inspires us every day, is a member of Second Harvest’s Board of Directors and has been instrumental in helping us fight hunger. Let’s […]
Women’s History Month and Second Harvest
Women’s History Month is a special time here at Second Harvest for more reasons than we can count, but one of those reasons shines particularly bright: our Leadership Team is comprised entirely of women. The six women steering Second Harvest have been instrumental in driving social change and advocating for a more equitable Middle and […]
Celebrate Global Recycling Day with Second Harvest!
mars 18 marks Global Recycling Day, a significant occasion for us at Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee. While recycling is crucial in today’s world, we’ve gone beyond the traditional notion by implementing innovative methods to maximize our efforts to feed as many people as possible. Since 2006, Second Harvest has pioneered a groundbreaking […]
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. […]
Smiley’s Farm uses LFPA Grant to Give Back
“I don’t think anyone ought to be hungry“ Smiley’s Farm has been operating in Middle Tennessee in some form since 1805. Troy Smiley has been working with his father on the farm since he was five years old – helping out at the market and harvesting fresh fruit from the plant. Smiley’s Farm is a […]
A Legacy That Lasts
Nancy Petty spent most her life caring for people around her, and she made a way to make sure she could continue to help her community for years to come. Nancy was born in 1940 as the youngest of five children. Influenced by a school nurse in her hometown, she went on to nursing school […]
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 […]
Makaila is Having a Hunger Free Summer Thanks to You!
Freckled cheeks and a big, toothy smile – 9-year-old Makaila is the picture of summer. She’s visiting a summer meal site with her best friend: her younger sister. “My sister Lily is my best friend. I love hanging out with her…when she doesn’t annoy me!” she laughs. It’s been a fun-filled summer so far for Makaila, […]
How EBT Helps Create a Hunger Free Summer
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 […]
How to Support Second Harvest during the Tax Free Holiday
Tomorrow marks the start of Tax Free three-month long holiday that will end in oct. 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 […]