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Growing Food, Growing Hope
The Food Bank Garden wraps up another incredible year of supplying the some of the freshest, most nutritious food to Second Harvest.
Nov 15, 2019
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“Thank you for your service, Corporal.”
All across Northwest North Carolina, Second Harvest's partner network is caring for everyone who may need help-- including veterans.
Nov 11, 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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“Don’t burn the bridges that took you across.”
Donna’s mother used to say, “Don’t burn the bridge that took you across, because you might need to cross again.” For Donna, that bridge...
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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Five Reasons You Don't Want to Miss Forklift.
Haven't gotten your tickets to Forklift yet? Here's what you are missing.
Oct 18, 2019
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MEDIA ALERT: Summit To Spotlight Issue of Hunger on College Campuses
Administrators, Students, Community Leaders from Across the Carolinas Convening to Explore the Issues and Build Solutions
Oct 9, 2019
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Bacon Bits: An Invitation from Chef Jeff Bacon to Forklift!
Chef Bacon thinks you should come to Forklift.
So do we.
Oct 2, 2019
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5 Things You Can Do Before Lunch to Fight Hunger
Simple things you and your family can do... before noon.
Oct 1, 2019
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Food Lion Feeds helps prepare meals, restock shelves, and give our kitchen a little makeover.
Our supporters at Food Lion are helping us prepare meals for kids all week, as well as helping with a "kitchen makeover!"
Sep 18, 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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5 Reasons You Don’t Want to Miss Fresh Starts & Full Plates
1) Really amazing food! Sure, all fundraising galas are going to offer you some good things to eat, but at Providence it’s the name of...
Apr 11, 2019
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Soups On! Ever wonder why we serve soup at Empty Bowls?
There is nothing more ordinary than soup; perhaps that is why we are so fond of it. Soup’s comfort is in both its warmth and in its...
Apr 8, 2019
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Muffins and Mission: A Providence graduate and his father create a special ministry
The Providence Culinary Training (PCT) kitchen at Second Harvest Food Bank is very, very busy. Eggs, flour, sugar, and spices are being...
Mar 28, 2019
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5 Reasons You Don’t Want to Miss Empty Bowls this Year
One. You can choose your date. Of course, you have always been able to choose who you go with, but now you can choose when to go. We are...
Mar 27, 2019
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5 Ways Your New Years Resolutions Can Help End Hunger
The New Year is an opportunity to take stock of our lives and of our community. For many of us, we reflect on our habits — good and bad —...
Jan 2, 2019
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“It’s become our holiday tradition.” Second Harvest’s Truck Drivers Deliver
Every day, usually before the sun is even up, Second Harvest’s small fleet of 10 trucks roll out our gates and across 18 counties of...
Dec 20, 2018
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A Holiday Message from Eric Aft, CEO of Second Harvest Food Bank
For me, the holiday season is still full of wonder. I believe this time of year creates something very special within people. Maybe it...
Dec 14, 2018
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How You Can 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...
Dec 11, 2018
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