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Smoothie Pops and Spinach: Nutrition on Wheels Inspires Young Eaters at Summer Camp
With every stop it makes, Second Harvest’s Mobile Nutrition Services unit brings more than just fresh ingredients and fun activities—it brings a message that healthy food can be joyful, accessible, and empowering. Whether through a garden bed, a blender, or a simple dance party, kids are discovering that wellness starts with curiosity, choice, and community. And thanks to strong partnerships like the one with the Salvation Army’s Ken Carlson Boys and Girls Club, that message
Jul 15


What SNAP Really Means—Stories from Our Community
Dignity. Stability. Hope. What SNAP Means for Our Neighbors. When people hear “SNAP,” they often think of statistics or policy debates....
Jun 18


Breaking Through: My Personal Experience as a WIC Nutritionist in Forsyth County, NC
By Amber Call-Second Harvest Food Bank Nutrition Services Intern Did you know that despite the availability of the Women, Infants, and...
Mar 17


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


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


A Servant's Heart
If you want to get in shape; build strength, endurance, and agility, or be inspired to be a better you, spend time with Joey Motsay. He’s...
Aug 4, 2023


Fueling Children’s Futures…and Our Own
We met Caley during her first visit to the food pantry serving her rural, mountain community, her three children in tow - Samuel, Jr.,...
Jun 28, 2023


SECOND HARVEST PARTNERS WITH GOOGLE.ORG TO HELP DELIVER MEALS TO NEIGHBORS IN NEED
Winston-Salem. N.C. (November 15, 2022) — Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest NC announced a partnership with Google.org , Google’s...
Nov 22, 2022


Now that we know we can, will we?
Fallout from the ongoing pandemic, the resulting economic challenges, and world events are being felt by all of us. It doesn’t need to be...
Jun 29, 2022


“Hunger is UNACCEPTABLE”
This story was originally published several years ago; however, Joyce Kohfeldt's passion for feeding children and supporting the work of...
Aug 23, 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...
Jul 30, 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...
Jun 21, 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...
Jun 14, 2021


4 Reasons Why We Love The Emergency Food Assistance Program
By Mya Price, Manager, Commodity & Federal Nutrition Programs, Feeding America Behind the ability of Feeding America’s network of 200...
Feb 16, 2021


WHY I GIVE with Barbara Walker
“One of the main reasons I give to Second Harvest is because the money goes directly to the community and children,” explained Barbara...
Nov 11, 2020


Children Need Good Nutrition. Every. Day.
Organizations Working Together For All Children in Guilford County Share Why Pandemic Waivers For School Nutrition Are Crucial for...
Aug 20, 2020
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