Paula is Grateful for You
Paula is a dedicated nurse from Sumner County. She loves her job and being a force for good in her community. But when she was tasked with taking care of her 103-year-old grandmother, she made the difficult decision to quit her job to be her grandmother’s primary caregiver. In addition to now having to provide […]
Ricky Gets By With Help From Neighbors Like You
Ricky has lived in Clay County his whole life. He always loved working with his hands and helping his neighbors, whether that be on a local farm or during his time serving as an EMT. However, about ten years ago Ricky began having seizures that eventually led to a devastating epilepsy diagnosis. After receiving this […]
You Help Save Lives Like Bette’s
Bette, 80, looks forward to every visit from Second Harvest Commodity Supplemental Food Program representatives — visits that have been lifesaving in more ways than one. Bette overcame serious hardships and was happily making ends meet when the COVID-19 pandemic began. After all her hard work, she lost her only income and was hospitalized for neglecting […]
Lifelong Waynesboro Neighbor Thanks You
Henry, 77, has a deep love for his Waynesboro community. He lives in the same house he was born in, and he worked more than 30 years as a brick mason in the same town before retiring. “You work hard, and you try to save, but my money just doesn’t go as far as it […]
Employee Spotlight: Meet Bill
As Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Specialist, Bill Vaovasa plays an essential role in fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment for all at Second Harvest. His passion for Second Harvest’s mission and dedication to his work helps Second Harvest continue to advance our mission of providing food to people facing hunger and working to advance hunger solutions.
Impactful Individuals in the Fight Against Hunger
This Black History Month, we’re highlighting Black individuals who have lead the fight against hunger. We hope their stories inspire you to join the fight against hunger this Black History Month. Shirley Chisholm Many know Rep. Chisholm as the first Black woman to be elected to congress – representing New York’s 12th District. What many […]
Meet our Registered Dietitian: Amy
We asked the head of our Nutrition team, Senior Manager of Innovation & Programs Amy Qazi, RD, about her work, and what it means for Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee to have a Registered Dietitian on staff. What drove you to a career in Nutrition? I took an Intro to Nutrition class my Sophomore year of college […]
Chef Margot gives her Support for Chefs’ Dinner
Chef Margot, of Margot Cafe and Bar, cannot wait to wow guest at Chefs’ Dinner 2023 on March 26th!
Chef Noelle gives her Support for Chefs’ Dinner
Chef Noelle, of Yolan, cannot wait to wow guest at Chefs’ Dinner 2023 on March 26th!
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? There’s a tremendous amount of job satisfaction with Second Harvest, but I think my favorite part is getting to engage […]