February 2025 Share the Plate: Second Harvest Food Bank
Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee is dedicated to ensuring equitable access to the food and resources people in our community need to thrive. For nearly 50 years, they have welcomed our neighbors with radical hospitality, empowering them to live free from the daily burden of food insecurity. They prioritize innovation and remain committed to sustainability as they strive for a future where everyone is food secure, and no food is wasted.
Second Harvest is an integrated part of the community and the overall food system, partnering with others to minimize food waste and help people access what they need to thrive. They receive donations of surplus food from individuals, grocery stores, manufacturers, distributors, and farmers to divert quality items from landfills and repurpose them for people experiencing food insecurity.
As a community-focused organization, they are also intentional about listening to their neighbors to ensure they are meeting needs effectively and approaching our work with the utmost respect. They go beyond food distribution to empower people in their community through education, advocacy, and connecting them with the right resources to gain stability and move forward.
As our social safety nets are becoming more precarious, and food insecurity and hunger are thereby likely to increase, please give generously this month to our Share the Plate partner, Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee.
If you know or discover such an organization, please nominate it by using the form found with the Share the Plate Nomination form..