At West Forsyth High School, a group of exceptional teens with differing abilities is rewriting what’s possible—with the help of Second...

At 62, Daniel Barkley never expected to find himself back in a professional kitchen. More than twenty-five years had passed since he served as a Navy cook, where he fed sailors with precision and care. Even longer had it been since his days working in restaurants. But after leaving the military, life led him in different directions—working as a carpenter and handyman, enduring periods of hardship, and, ultimately, facing homelessness.

At Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest NC, we are steadfast in our commitment to ensuring that every person—every neighbor—has access to the nutritious food we all need as a foundation for everything else in life: learning, working, healing, and simply thriving. That work has never been more vital, and never more challenged, than it is today.

Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest North Carolina has added two new vans to its Community Meals delivery fleet, thanks to generous grant funding from Publix Super Market Charities.

Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest North Carolina, in partnership with Piedmont Environmental Alliance (PEA), is proud to announce the launch of Solar Harvest—a 1-megawatt rooftop solar array now operational atop the Food Bank’s headquarters. A “flip the switch” event on April 22, 2025, marked the official start of power generation from this landmark system.

Wyatt Stebbins' journey into the world of pottery is a story of perseverance, passion, and a growing connection to both his craft and his community.

Soy and corn. Pork and poultry. Sweet potatoes. Soy and corn. Pork and poultry. Sweet potatoes. North Carolina is an agricultural...

By Amber Call-Second Harvest Food Bank Nutrition Services Intern Did you know that despite the availability of the Women, Infants, and...

We want to make healthy choices the easiest. NEFPAT support improving the nutritional environment at food pantries.

Change happens when communities come together. We’re excited to kick off another year of Walmart's Fight Hunger. Spark Change. campaign.

Being a part of the solution to food insecurity in our communities is about showing up to support our neighbors in ways that

By Eric Aft, CEO, Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest NC The House of Representatives voted this week to advance a budget resolution...

Tax season is here... and here's some good news—there’s a new, free  way to file your federal and state taxes directly with the...

The state’s Feeding America Food Banks, including Second Harvest Food Bank of NWNC are mobilizing Hurricane Helene response efforts.

At Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest NC, we believe everyone deserves to eat and that food is more than nourishment—it’s connection,...

Fueled by Purpose, Georgette Brousseau’s Journey Volunteering with Second Harvest Continues

Rick Adelman (front and center), pauses the day's work for a quick photo with A&T University students, giving time at Second Harvest's...

Hurricane Helene’s devastating impact on our mountain communities and the ongoing response efforts of Second Harvest Food Bank of...

Vanessa Lanier—Now, she can add another significant achievement to that list: becoming an American citizen.

Feeding America Food Banks collaborate to address the needs of families in the aftermath of Helene