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Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee
Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee is dedicated to ensuring equitable access to the food and resources people in our community need to thrive. For nearly 50 years, we have welcomed our neighbors with radical hospitality, empowering them to live free from the daily burden of food insecurity. We prioritize innovation and remain committed to sustainability as we strive for a future where everyone is food secure, and no food is wasted. In Middle and West Tennessee, 1 in 8 people – including 1 in 6 children are facing hunger. Second Harvest works to provide food to the approximately 410,000 food insecure people living within our 46-county service area. Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee provides more than 41.2 million meals to those facing hunger through our network of approximately 615 Partners. For more information about Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee, its mission, and programs, please visit secondharvestmidtn.org.
Vision
A community where everyone has equitable access to the food and resources they need.
Mission
To nourish and empower people so they can thrive.
Additional Culture Details
Our core beliefs are a crucial part of who we are as an organization, and they are reflected in our work and our relationships every day. At Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee, we believe:
o that access to food is a human right
o in being a good neighbor
o in meeting neighbors where they are, with compassion
o in the power of connection, and that it is our role to connect resources with those who need them
o that food makes tomorrow possible
o that access to food is a human right
o in being a good neighbor
o in meeting neighbors where they are, with compassion
o in the power of connection, and that it is our role to connect resources with those who need them
o that food makes tomorrow possible
Values
- Adaptability
- We explore and adjust to new conditions, and we have the courage to be versatile, adapting to the needs of our neighbors, partners and peers.