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“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
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Reverse Advent Calendar Food Drive: A full season of giving
Get the entire family involved in giving this season with Reverse Advent Calendar Food Drive!
Nov 21, 2019
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5 Ways to Give Back this Holiday
In all the hustle and bustle, we know it’s important to you to give back during the holiday season and reflect on community.
Nov 1, 2019
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TEFAP: From Farms to Food Banks to Families in Need
The federal TEFAP program helps Second Harvest move food from farms to families... and creates a great group volunteer activity!
Oct 30, 2019
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5 Myths About Hunger in Northwest North Carolina
Hunger doesn't always look like what you think, and often flies under the radar.
Oct 23, 2019
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Recipes for Oktoberfest (Don’t tell, but they are healthy)
Fall is in the air! (We hope!) Second Harvest’s Nutrition Team is busy traveling through the 18 counties that we serve, leading cooking...
Sep 30, 2019
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Taking Worry Off a Mother’s Plate: FNS Outreach at Second Harvest
Second Harvest Food Bank's outreach team is helping connect families with vital resources, such as SNAP.
Sep 25, 2019
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Hunger Action Month: Get the Kids Involved!
Teach your kids to make a difference and care for others this Hunger Action Month!
Sep 18, 2019
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Feeding Health: Why Fresh Food Matters
Malea, Randolph County Living on a fixed income is never easy. Malea receives just $890 a month. “In June, my medications came to be...
May 16, 2019
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Eric Aft: Does It Matter What Food We Provide?
It wasn’t that long ago that hunger was generally perceived in a vacuum. But today, food insecurity is being seen as a health problem...
Apr 5, 2019
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See a Need, Fill It: County Outreach Ministry fills in gaps in Caswell County
“You’re late,” chides Alice Robinson, straight-faced, looking at the man who just came through the door. “Am I?” he asks, kicking mud...
Mar 20, 2019
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Tell USDA to not cut SNAP for hundreds of thousands of Americans
Help stop cuts to food assistance for people who have lost their jobs. Second Harvest works hard to feed people across the 18 counties of...
Feb 28, 2019
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Faith & Hunger Series: Bob Richardson, Assistant Pastor of Mount Tabor United Methodist Church
The following is a guest blog post as part of our series on Faith & Hunger by Bob Richardson, Assitant Pastor at Mount Tabor United...
Feb 20, 2019
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“It’s People Just Like Me.” SNAP makes the difference for local families.
Jenny Hudson’s house is a tidy ranch on a cul-de-sac. Wildflowers and hostas edge the walkway, and the car in the driveway has one...
Oct 15, 2018
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“If we can just make it to the end of the summer, we’ll be alright.”
Summertime is an expensive time for Northwest North Carolina families, and even families above the poverty line feel the burden of...
Jul 12, 2018
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Impacting North Carolina: Harsh Restrictions and the Farm Bill
Food Banks around the country were anxious to review the House Agriculture Committee version of the 2018 Farm Bill released in April. We...
May 7, 2018
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After the Storm: Greensboro’s Community Cupboard sees a dramatic increase in need after tornad
A family stands, a mother leaning against the father, holding infant twins in their arms. Only three months old, the babies are tiny, but...
Apr 25, 2018
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Pottery With A Purpose
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Apr 2, 2018
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Why I Volunteer At Empty Bowls by Sarah Stitzel
I’ve been a part of Second Harvest’s Empty Bowls fundraiser in one way or another for the past seven years. First as a guest, then as a...
Mar 26, 2018
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Three Ways to Help Kids at Risk of Hunger on Snow Days
School cancellations, especially when they stretch into several days in a row, can force families to choose between paying utility or...
Jan 18, 2018
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