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Fueled by Purpose: Georgette Brousseau’s Journey Volunteering with Second Harvest
Fueled by Purpose, Georgette Brousseau’s Journey Volunteering with Second Harvest Continues
Feb 11
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Rick Adelman: Retired, Refocused, and All-In for His Community
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...
Dec 16, 2024
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Let's Serve Up Hope this Season
Hurricane Helene’s devastating impact on our mountain communities and the ongoing response efforts of Second Harvest Food Bank of...
Dec 4, 2024
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From Barcelona to the Ballot Box: Chef Vanessa’s Journey to American Citizenship
Vanessa Lanier—Now, she can add another significant achievement to that list: becoming an American citizen.
Nov 4, 2024
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Act Now: Call Your Senators and Urge them to Vote to Improve the Child Tax Credit for American Families and Workers
The U.S. House of Representatives passed the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024 on January 31, 2024, with wide...
Jul 29, 2024
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Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest NC Announces Solar Energy Project
Second Harvest Food Bank Announces Solar Energy Project-Culmination of year-long partnership with Piedmont Environmental Alliance
Jul 23, 2024
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Second Harvest Becomes Member Solarize the Triad Steering Committee
Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest NC has become a member of the Steering Committee of Solarize the TriadÂ
Jul 23, 2024
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Farm Bill 101
It’s our job to make sure that the farm bill is good for farmers, the natural environment, and the families Second Harvest Food Bank serves.
May 31, 2024
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Let's Talk About It: Food Insecurity and Mental Health
By Jan Jones, Director, Public Policy, Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest NC May is National Mental Health Month, which makes it a...
May 3, 2024
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Help local kids sink their teeth into a bright future.
When schools close their doors for the summer, millions of children lose access to what may be their most reliable source of nutritious...
May 2, 2024
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Rain or Shine, Area Letter Carriers’ Will Perform Double Duty During Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive
Support the Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive on Saturday, May 11!
May 2, 2024
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Follow the Produce
We hear it all the time: A diet rich in vegetables and fruits can lower blood pressure, reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke,...
Apr 25, 2024
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Second Harvest Launches New Mobile Pantry to Improve Food Security Across Northwest NC
As covered by WXII 12: http://www.wxii12.com/article/second-harvest-food-bank-north-carolina-mobile-food-pantry/60524919 Winston-Salem ,...
Apr 18, 2024
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Spotlight On People and Places Behind Empty Bowls
Delightfully quirky and intelligent with the energy of a wood sprite, Christine Timchek captivates. How and why she has come to make...
Mar 27, 2024
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Act Now: New Proposal for Child Tax Credit Could Lift 400,000 Children Out of Poverty
Join us in urging Congress to expand the Child Tax Credit now and invest in children. We cannot leave millions of children and their...
Jan 23, 2024
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The Journey Continues - A Reflection from the Past and a Promise for the Future.
By Eric Aft, CEO, Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest NC In 1979, I was living in the Atlanta suburbs. I had a fascination with the...
Jan 14, 2024
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