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Hurricane Helene: One Year Later
One year ago, Hurricane Helene swept across our region, leaving deep and lasting scars. Families lost homes, jobs, access to food — and in many heartbreaking cases, they lost loved ones. In the face of overwhelming grief and need, Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest NC — with the support of thousands of donors, volunteers, and partners — mobilized to deliver immediate relief and stand beside our neighbors when it mattered most.
Today, we remain — walking alongside communiti
Sep 8, 2025


Second Harvest Debuts New Meal Response Unit in Winston-Salem
Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest NC successfully completed the first trial run of its new Meal Response Unit—a mobile kitchen designed to deliver hot, nourishing meals to communities in crisis.
Aug 13, 2025


Hurricane Helene- A journey of hope and healing marking the moments that shaped our path forward
The state’s Feeding America Food Banks, including Second Harvest Food Bank of NWNC are mobilizing Hurricane Helene response efforts.
Jun 26, 2025


A Community United: Food Banks, Volunteers, and Hope Amid Helene’s Aftermath
Feeding America Food Banks collaborate to address the needs of families in the aftermath of Helene
Oct 28, 2024


Cooking with Compassion: Chefs Bring Warm Meals and Hope to Hurricane Survivors
Chef Matthew Koonts preparing food to go Western North Carolina. “I’ve always believed that if people are able, they should give back to...
Oct 21, 2024


Rumor Busting: Facts About Hurricane Helene FEMA Response Efforts
As our Western North Carolina neighbors work to recover from the devastating impact of Hurricane Helene, it is imperative that they have...
Oct 10, 2024


UPDATE Tropical Storm Debby Response
Updated: August 8, 2024 Communities in Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina are now experiencing storm surges,...
Aug 8, 2024


HURRICANE IAN: HERE TO HELP
The national network of Feeding America food banks, including Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest NC, is actively engaged in responding...
Sep 30, 2022


When Disaster Strikes, Feeding America Food Banks Step Up
How Second Harvest’s Disaster Response Works Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest NC is part of Feeding America – the national network...
Aug 30, 2021


Prepared: Food Safety and Power Outages
If you have ever volunteered at Second Harvest Food Bank, you know that food safety is a major part of our work. There are important ways...
Oct 29, 2020


GIFT FROM THE LEON LEVINE FOUNDATION WILL SUPPORT SECOND HARVEST’S RESPONSE TO INCREASED NEED
A gift from THE LEON LEVINE FOUNDATION will support Second Harvest's response to the increased need for food assistance across Northwest NC.
Jul 21, 2020


Between Beauty and the Beast, We Walk the Line
Chef Vanessa Lanier of Second Harvest’s Providence shares her experiences as a chef and on the frontlines at HEARD Collaborative Café,...
May 8, 2020


COVID-19 RESPONSE
March 16, 2020 Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest NC plays a central role in Northwest North Carolina's emergency food assistance...
Mar 17, 2020
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