One of the most common misconceptions about people who turn to Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest NC network for help is that they are somehow taking advantage of the system—people who are lazy, chronically unemployed, or battling addiction. But when you take a closer, more compassionate look, the truth is far more complex—and far more human.

On the second day of classes at Mitchell Community College in Statesville, students are enjoying a welcome week event on the plaza near the student union. By campus estimates, a third of them are hungry or worried about feeding their families.

Eight women aged 64 to 83 filter in for the next-to-last session of Stay Strong, Stay Healthy (SSSH), a community-based exercise program offered by Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest North Carolina. The eight-week workshop is aimed at older adults to help them maintain strength, balance and flexibility, ultimately enhancing their overall health and independence.

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

At Second Harvest, we believe in fostering healthier communities through comprehensive support, and our Nutrition Services team is at the forefront of this work. We're proud to collaborate with many valued partners, including Pivot Ministry, to amplify our impact.

At Second Harvest, our volunteers bring our mission to life in countless ways—and this month, we’re delighted to spotlight Jalia Thompson, a vibrant, multi-talented member of our volunteer family whose dedication is helping our Fitzgerald Teaching Garden and Youth Garden Camp thrive.

Devastating SNAP and Medicaid cuts have passed the Senate, but there’s still time to stop this bill from passing through the House! We’re...

Food or Medicine? Dignity or Desperation? This Is What’s at Stake. Across Northwest North Carolina, families are facing impossible choices. Do I pay the light bill or put food on the table? Do I fill my prescriptions—or feed my kids?

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.

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.

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

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

By Jan Jones, Director, Public Policy, Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest NC May is National Mental Health Month, which makes it a...

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,...

As covered by WXII 12: http://www.wxii12.com/article/second-harvest-food-bank-north-carolina-mobile-food-pantry/60524919 Winston-Salem ,...

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...

On June 8, 2023, Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest North Carolina marked the official opening of a three-quarter acre teaching...

Update spring 2023 Sowing Seeds for Health Spring has sprung, and generous donor support is at work sowing seeds for health as Second...

Make the healthy choice the easy choice at food pantries—that’s a key goal for Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest NC's Nutrition...