Our Vision
A Hunger-Free Northeast Tennessee
Second Harvest Food Bank of Northeast Tennessee has led the effort to end hunger in Northeast Tennessee since 1986. Our mission is to feed the hungry in Northeast Tennessee by securing and distributing food and engaging the community in the fight to end hunger through regional partnerships, programs, and education.
46,000
People Helped Monthly
20,509
12,929,786
Pounds of Total Annual Food Distribution
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The Second Harvest Food Bank of Northeast Tennessee serves an eight-county region of Northeast Tennessee composed of Carter, Greene, Hancock, Hawkins, Johnson, Sullivan, Washington, and Unicoi Counties shown in the map at the link below.
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Your gift will help provide meals & hope to our Northeast Tennessee neighbors experiencing hunger.
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Fight Against Hunger
A Community United: A Journey from the Eyes of Our Community, Clients, Partners, and Staff
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Events are our primary way to raise awareness about hunger in our region as well as raise funds.
Latest News
Stories of Hope
A Community United: A Journey from the Eyes of Our Community, Clients, Partners, and Staff
What Can You Do To Make A Difference by Craig Cottingim
The following article was written by Craig Cottongim, New Song Church Pastor of Kingsport, TN. It was published in the Kingsport Times News on January 5th, 2024. When my wife and I started dating as teenagers, she found food stashed in my bedroom. Surprised,...
Second Harvest Food Bank Volunteer Center Expansion Project Groundbreaking
Kingsport, TN – Second Harvest Food Bank of Northeast Tennessee held a groundbreaking ceremony to kick off phase II of their building expansion project on January 30, 2024. The building expansion is an important initiative of the Food Bank’s Strategic Plan to help...