“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 the land and our tables,” says our Director of Development, Rachael Ellis. That’s why over the past several months, Second Harvest visited the 4 Tennessee farms of our newly instated Farm Advisors. We’re thrilled to be sharing all we’ve learned, seen, heard, and even tasted from each of these farm visits with the community!
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 the importance of shelf-stable proteins this H.A.M., we’ve got two unique and tasty options from our Nutritionist to choose from: Noodles with Peanut Butter Sauce and Veggie Loaded Tuna Salad!
Recipes for Hunger Action Month Read More
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 the pantry couldn’t otherwise afford. “I want whoever’s donating to know they’re just as important as I am. Every one of us is a puzzle [piece], and we have to fit together to make it work,” she says.
Agency Visit Interview: Wesley House Read More
This month, Second Harvest would like to educate and bring awareness to the benefits and importance of a term in food banking known as “Client Choice,” as it relates to one way our partner agencies serve our neighbors experiencing food insecurity in East Tennessee. The “Client Choice” model is one in which a food pantry offers community members the ability to shop and make decisions about what they receive, as opposed to distributing pre-boxed or bagged items.
Why Choose Client Choice? Read More
