Project Preserve

High Quality Food for the Lowest Cost

Project Preserve is the social enterprise of Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee. We provide low cost quality food items for other nonprofits fighting food insecurity, including Feeding America food banks and Second Harvest’s Partners. Our products include:

Disaster boxes
Holiday boxes
Health needs specific boxes
Backpacks
Staple Pantry items (available in mixed or full truckload)
Direct from Manufacturer orders
Customizable orders (available in mixed or full truckload)

How We Work

To provide quality goods at a low price, we purchase food directly from manufacturers. We pride ourselves on our innovative sourcing, streamlined processes, and excellent customer service. Orders are placed via a state-of-the-art purchasing portal. Custom orders, like diabetic boxes, can be placed by working with our National Account Managers.

Orders are then shipped to Second Harvest’s partners across Middle and West Tennessee, as well as Feeding America food banks across the country, so people in need can receive healthy food.

Product Categories

In addition to supplying food banks with the most needed pantry items, Project Preserve also offers customizable items, saving food banks time and money.

Below are some of the over 200 products available to food banks and other nonprofit partners. Product availability varies, so please reach out to your Project Preserve National Account Manager or log on to www.projectpreserve.org for more information.

Staples

Assorted (pancake mix, stuffing, grits and more)
Beverages (milk, juice boxes and more)
Canned fruits
Canned meals (spaghetti, beef stew, soup, chili, etc.)
Canned vegetables
Cereal (boxed and hot, including oatmeal)
Health (deodorant, toothpaste, toothbrushes, body wash, etc.)
Pasta (spaghetti, macaroni and cheese, pasta dinners, etc.)
Protein-based (peanut butter, beans, canned tuna or chicken, etc.)
Rice
Sauces and Condiments (jelly, marinara sauce, syrup, etc.)
Snacks (granola bars, crackers, etc.)

Custom Products

Boil-in-a-bag meals (taco meat, chili, chicken and dumplings, etc.)
Disaster relief box
Backpacks (made-to-order)
Tray pack meals (breakfast, lunch, or dinner)
Diabetic food box
Family food box
Holiday food box
Federally reimbursable meals

Questions?

If you have questions about Project Preserve, available products, or starting an account, please contact us below.