Second Harvest Food Bank

of East Tennessee

Hunger by the Numbers

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East Tennesseans

experiencing hunger

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Counties served in

East Tennessee 

 

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Square miles served 

in East Tennessee

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Partners including food pantries, community centers, churches, schools, and more

Upcoming Mobile Pantries

Fentress County

Join us for a Mobile Pantry in Fentress County at South Fentress Park in Clarkrange on Tuesday, February 18th, 2025 from 10 a.m  CST until ...

Blount County

Join us for a Mobile Pantry in Blount County at Rio East Church on Thursday, February 20th, 2025 from 10 a.m until all allotted food ...

RESCHEDULED – Knox County

Join us for a Mobile Pantry in Knoxville at Redemption Church on Friday, February 21st, 2025 from 10:00 a.m. until all allotted food has been ...

Our Hunger Relief Programs

Second Harvest’s programs are designed to serve those experiencing hunger across East Tennessee, from children to seniors, and everyone in between. Our programs strive to distribute food to every corner of the community, provide educational resources, and end the cycle of poverty.

Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee’s mission is to lead the community in the fight to end hunger.

Become an Agency

We're grateful to all of our agency partners for amplifying our outreach.

To join our network of partner agencies, you must meet the following requirements:

 

– 501 (c)3 nonprofit tax-exempt status or be sponsored by an existing agency partner that does.

– Provide free food to community members at-risk of hunger, experiencing hunger, ill, elderly, and/or children under 18 years of age.

 

Below is the 2023 Agency Application, or contact the Agency Relations Department by calling (865) 521-0000 to ask for Eileen or Kendra! 

Our partner Agencies

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QUESTIONS?

Reach out today to learn more about what we do, get involved, or for additional information about our resources.

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Misti’s New Beginning

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Remembering Beloved Poet Clayton L. Brewer

One of the most unique ways a community member has supported Second Harvest were the efforts of Clayton L. Brewer, a beloved poet who started ...
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Agency Visit Interview: Forward Market

A recent visit to Forward Market, a partner pantry in Knox County, sparked a conversation with Jessica, the founder, about the history of the pantry ...
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Farm Week

“In a world where many of us are removed from the sources of our food, our local farmers’ work stands as a vital link between ...
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Recipes for Hunger Action Month

Happy Hunger Action Month! Want to be a Hunger Action Hero this September by following a recipe for yourself or your family? As we highlight ...
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Agency Visit Interview: Wesley House

Juanita at Wesley House, a partner pantry utilizing client choice, shares that our Food Rescue truck deliveries provide cold food, meats, and other items that ...
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