Have you read our latest edition of Feeding Hope, our quarterly newsletter? It features stories from several programs like Senior Outreach, Path of Hope, Food Rescue, Harvesting Hope, and Food for Kids!
Summer ’26 Newsletter Read More
Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee announces Rachael Ellis as next Chief Executive Officer. Continue reading to learn more.
Incoming CEO Announcement Read More
Meet ALICE: the working households you might not see. As a follower of Second Harvest, you know hunger exists in our community, despite living in one of the wealthiest nations in the world. But there’s a group of neighbors you may not fully see, and their name is ALICE: Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed. It’s not a person, but it represents a growing number of households who are working hard, often at more than one job, and still can’t afford the basics. Continue reading to learn more.
Recently, our team visited one of our farm partners in Sevier County: Beech Grove Farm. Read more to learn about Grant Scalf’s unique & regenerative method of farming to see how he’s regenerating our community, too—and there may even be some adorable pig photos involved.
Regenerating Our Community Read More
Have you read our latest edition of Feeding Hope, our quarterly newsletter? It features stories from farming partners like Beech Grove Farm, neighbor stories from our partner pantries, and a recap of support from WVLT, Tennessee Football, and former NFL player Jon Feliciano.
Spring ’26 Newsletter Read More
Did you get a chance to read our most recent edition of Feeding Hope? This quarter’s newsletter features a recap on recent support from local athletes, a thank you to our supporters during the government shutdown, a few feel-good stories, seasonal updates, a summary of our efforts during the holiday season, and more. Also, mark your calendars for Pack the Bag, a fundraising event for our Food for Kids program, coming February 12th—23rd!
Winter ’26 Newsletter Read More
Happy Holidays! Second Harvest will be closed Wednesday 12/24 through Thursday 12/25 and Tuesday 12/31 through Wednesday 1/1.
Second Harvest will also not be scheduling volunteers on these dates.
If you need assistance while we are closed, please dial 2-1-1, or find a food pantry near you using the link tree in our bio. Thank you for your patience and understanding!
Second Harvest Holiday Hours Read More
Happy Thanksgiving! Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee will be closed for the holiday on Thursday, November 27th and Friday, November 28th.
We will also not be hosting volunteers on Saturday, November 29th.
If you need assistance while we are closed, please dial 2-1-1, or find a food pantry near you using the link tree in our bio. Thank you for your patience and understanding!
Second Harvest Thanksgiving Hours Read More
How many meals do we distribute per month? Do we frequently run out of food? How many people do we serve? How do we serve children during school breaks? Continue reading for answers to these frequently asked questions about your food bank and more.
