Commemorating 40 Years of Service
From humble beginnings in the early 1980s, Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest NC (originally known as the Food Bank of Northwest NC),...
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- Dec 10, 2021
Tell Congress and USDA: Send more food from farms to food banks
Over the last year, the Second Harvest Food Bank network has seen more families coming to us for help to put food on the table - fresh...
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- Dec 1, 2021
Food Brings Us Together
Whew! The holiday season sure seems to have arrived early this year. Mind you, at Second Harvest Food Bank, we look forward to this...
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- Nov 19, 2021
House has passed Build Back Better, but we cannot let up on child hunger
The House recently passed its version of the Build Back Better Act. The bill includes $10B of investments in federal nutrition programs,...
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- Nov 16, 2021
Providence Grads: Where Are They Now?
If you've ever attended one of our graduation events, and we certainly hope you have, you'll probably hear something like this: "We're...
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- Nov 15, 2021
15 Years Later, Providence Still Changing Lives Through Food
Meals that matter Brian DePaulis stared at Wake Correctional Center’s walls in Raleigh and Dianah Bethel eyed another garage door to be...
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- Nov 11, 2021
Honor Our Veterans. Fight Military Hunger.
“Canales” by U.S. Army Materiel Command licensed under CC BY 2.0 Veterans Day provides an opportunity to express our appreciation to the...
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- Nov 1, 2021
I'm Grateful
“The food we get here is a bridge until we get our next paycheck.” “The food we get here is a bridge until we get our next paycheck,”...
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- Oct 15, 2021
Give Gifts that Give Back
Give a gift that gives twice with these gift options supporting the food bank!
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- Sep 15, 2021
Hispanic Heritage Month
As we work to promote equity, diversity, and inclusion at Second Harvest, it is imperative that we recognize and celebrate the diverse...
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- Sep 1, 2021
Hope, for tomorrow
Leah was filled with fear as she walked out the door of her home seven years ago. After years of mental and emotional abuse she couldn’t...
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- Aug 31, 2021
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...
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- Aug 23, 2021
“Hunger is UNACCEPTABLE”
This story was originally published several years ago; however, Joyce Kohfeldt's passion for feeding children and supporting the work of...
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- Jul 31, 2021
"We look after each other here."
It was before school let out for summer that young Sierra J., Class of 2021, Alexander Central High School (ACHS), felt compelled to send...
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- Jul 22, 2021
UnitedHealthcare Donates $500,000 to Nonprofits in North Carolina - Including Second Harvest
UnitedHealthcare, a UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) company, is awarding $500,000 in Empowering Health grants to four community-based...
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- Jun 28, 2021
Enjoy Eating Bugs!
INGREDIENTS: Vegetable Bugs • 2-3 Celery stalks, cut into various lengths for different bugs • 1-2 mini cucumbers, halved lengthwise with...
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- Jun 21, 2021
Children Are Depending on Us
By Dr. Kimberly Montez While the pandemic has wreaked havoc on everyone’s lives, it has been particularly challenging for low-income...
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- Jun 18, 2021
Celebrating and Acknowledging Freedom Day
As we work to promote equity, diversity, and inclusion at Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest NC, we recognize and celebrate the...
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- Jun 14, 2021
Summer Days Can Be Hungry Days
Kids deserve a summer free from worry. But the truth is, for far too many kids, summer means missing meals that they would normally get...
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- May 7, 2021
Addressing Food Insecurity Through Public | Private Partnership
Congresswoman Kathy Manning Visits Second Harvest Working to ensure that all citizens can access the healthy food they to live their best...
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