Second Harvest Food Bank

Second Harvest Food Bank leads the community in the fight to end hunger. As East Tennessee’s largest hunger-relief charity, Second Harvest operates programs and distributes food in 18 counties. The food bank secures and distributes more than 21 million pounds of food and grocery products annually through a network of 630+ partnering nonprofit organizations such as food pantries, soup kitchens, emergency shelters and schools.

Volunteers make all the difference in the success of the food bank, doing mission critical tasks like sorting donated items, packing food boxes, aiding in administration and helping at special events. Throughout the year 21 million pounds of food are distributed from here providing 17.5 million meals for the 240,000 on average we serve monthly, this could not be done without you. Additional ways to take action in the fight to end hunger are becoming an advocate, continuing to volunteer, engaging with us on social media, sharing your experience on social media with #kepthungeratbay, and donating if you can. On behalf of all of us at Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee, thank you for making a difference in the lives of our East TN neighbors. Second Harvest Volunteers keep hunger at bay every day.