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Fall 2021 IN THIS ISSUE: You’re Making PAGE PAGE Sure Kids Are You Fuel Afterschool Campus Cupboard Learning for Diamond is Feeding Students Ready to Learn and Nevaeh at a Critical Time OUR MISSION You Fuel Afterschool Learning WE PROVIDE FOOD TO PEOPLE FACING HUNGER for Diamond and Nevaeh AND WORK TO ADVANCE HUNGER SOLUTIONS. a Second afterschool and summer “I like eating good food more crucial than ever. Harvest Kids programs at Kids in the because it makes me feel Thank you for making Cafe in Warren Community, a Second better,” Diamond says. these life-changing You’re Making BOARD OF DIRECTORS AtCounty, best friends Harvest Kids Cafe site in resources available. Shawn Williams Diamond and Nevaeh McMinnville. There they As the COVID-19 Board Chair have fun while eating and participate in nutrition pandemic continues to “I love it here,” Nevaeh says. Sure Kids Are Jennifer Peters learning together. education to build healthy have long-lasting effects Board Vice Chair habits for life. in our community, Diamond agrees. “This is Ready to Learn Troy Edwards “Diamond cares about me these programs are my favorite place.” Board Secretary and gives me hugs. That’s Bruce Esworthy what best friends do,” says Eating Board Treasurer Nevaeh, 6. healthy is good, MEMBERS Dear Friend, “Nevaeh is there when I so you can grow Jeff Aiken am sad, and she makes me up faster and his year, going back and spoken with people David Alperson happy,” adds Diamond, 5. Second Harvest Food Drew Berg stronger. to school will be Bank of Middle Tennessee who never imagined Michelle Bonnett even more exciting is working hard to sustain being unable to feed Scott Bowers Diamond and Nevaeh love Tthan usual. Kids are and advance programs their families. Jamaal Boykin to play together at the Kids Kids Cafe sites are looking forward to finally specifically to make David Bradley Cafe after school and during only possible because of returning to old routines, sure children have the Not everyone experiences Suzanne Buchanan the summer. Nevaeh likes support from generous socializing freely with healthy food they need hunger in the same way. Gerard Bullock science and wants to be a friends like you. When friends, and – for many – Some need our services Lee Cunningham to thrive. Initiatives like scientist when she’s older. you give to Second having regular access to the BackPack Program for a short time and some Andy Flatt school meals. provide kids with easy- for longer. But we are Lisa Gardi Diamond wants to be a Harvest, you help provide to-prepare food for here for everyone, no Dennis Georgatos math teacher someday. fresh food and nutrition Sonya Hostetler But while things may weekends and during matter the season. lessons to children who Dr. Shanna Jackson These two attend the same need them most. seem to be returning breaks from school. Michael Johnson to normal for many, School Food Pantries Jerome Katz class in their elementary there are still families provide support for Sincerely, Brad Marks school but don’t have much “Eating healthy is good, who are out of work entire families. Sharon Reynolds time for play while they’re so you can grow up or are underemployed Derek Schraw busy studying their favorite faster and stronger,” because of the pandemic. Just like the pandemic, Ute Strand subjects. The pair love the Nevaeh explains. Our most vulnerable though, hunger doesn’t Dr. Laquita Stribling DIAMOND (LEFT) AND NEVAEH neighbors will be feeling care what zip code you Ryan Tabor the economic effects of live in, and it doesn’t only Nancy Keil Carmen Wenkoff COVID-19 for years to effect people of a certain President & CEO Nancy Youssef come, and that could socioeconomic status. have a big impact on Over the past year and AD HOC MEMBER Second Helpings Donors Monthly donations can be set to withdraw students of all ages. a half, we have served Lucia Folk automatically, which means no dates for you Feed Hope All Year to remember while also helping us save on INTERNS administrative costs. It’s easy to get started, and Our Second Helpings donors are a critical partner your ongoing generosity will continue to make Emma McNeil a difference in the lives of children, families, and Emily Ragsdale in the fight to end hunger in Middle and West Tennessee. These individuals and families commit seniors in our community. PRESIDENT & CEO to giving monthly, and together they provide more than 330,000 meals every month for their Find past issues of our newsletter and our current donor Nancy Keil neighbors experiencing food insecurity! Please join us as a Second Helpings monthly acknowledgment page online at secondharvestmidtn.org/news-room donor at secondharvestmidtn.org/monthly. Since the pandemic arrived in Middle and West Or upgrade your monthly donation today by Your suggestions and comments for Table Topics are always Tennessee last year, more than 500 new donors appreciated! Please send an email to [email protected] have committed to give monthly through Second contacting Jennifer Jackson at 615-627-1583 or Helpings, raising an additional two million meals [email protected]. during this uniquely challenging time. 2 Feeding Hope® Feeding Hope® 3 Afterschool Nutrition Supporting Students of All Ages as they Return to the Classroom The high price of going back to school is daunting for families facing serious financial hardship after the pandemic. Children need new clothes and school supplies. College students need money for textbooks and fees. These costs add up quickly and prevent families from being able to afford healthy food. Thankfully, committed donors like you are helping during these difficult times. SMILING FACES AT THE KIDS CAFE AND CHILD NUTRITION CLASS AT EASLEY COMMUNITY CENTER IN DAVIDSON COUNTY Finding Support KORINA on Campus Learning While Giving Back ampus Cupboard is a arah Comuzie and Mary Beth Combs have been bringing community pantry on the their students to volunteer at our Ray Smith Family Whitebridge Campus of Distribution Center in Camden for two years. These outstandingS teachers lead a work-based learning program for NashvilleC State Community College. It’s stocked with healthy food from students with physical or developmental disabilities. The students Second Harvest and was a real learn food safety practices, warehouse safety, and teamwork skills. lifeline for Korina’s family during the pandemic. Mary Beth says, “Everyone deserves to have a fair chance to be successful in life. And when you are hungry that isn’t possible.” She says, “I knew about the Campus Cupboard program when We’re so grateful to these teachers for modeling the link I first enrolled and thought it was between education and volunteerism for their students — every a great resource. It wasn’t until my opportunity to volunteer is also an opportunity to learn. Join family had to use it that I truly SARAH (LEFT) community members like Sarah and Mary Beth today by signing understood how vital it is for some.” AND MARY BETH up to volunteer at secondharvestmidtn.org/volunteer! In May, at age 43, Korina achieved one of her lifelong dreams and graduated from Nashville State Turn That Taxed Distribution into a Tax-Free Donation Community College with an associate degree in psychology! Larry Grimes has been fighting hunger with Second transfer of funds from his IRA to a qualified charity. Harvest since 2009, but his public service began long This type of giving is available to anyone over the age before that. As a state employee, he built his career of 70.5 with an IRA. The QCD is excluded from taxable This fall, we’re celebrating Korina’s working with people with intellectual disabilities. He income on your tax return and can lessen your success and donors like you who knows firsthand the need for community support for exposure on other taxes. helped her along the way. Read families during difficult times. more about Campus Cupboard and There are many ways you can give back and feed “Addressing hunger is one of the most important hope! We can help you craft a giving plan that’s right how it helps students like Korina on components of the safety net in America,” he says. for you. page 6. “I donate to Second Harvest because of their mission to address the need of hunger in Middle and West Tennessee.” Inspired by Larry? To learn more about the many ways you can give to Second Harvest, Now that he’s retired, Larry gives through a Qualified call Marian Eidson at 615-627-1564. Charitable Distribution (QCD), which is a direct 4 Feeding Hope® Feeding Hope® 5 News Briefs Campus Cupboard NEWS 2 FOOD 2 FAMILIES SONGWRITERS NIGHT is Feeding Students AUG. 25 - OCT. 31 SEPT. 30 CAMPUS CUPBOARD PATRONS CAN Second Harvest is partnering with WKRN In partnership with iHeart Media, Second Harvest CHOOSE WHAT THEY News 2 for the annual Food 2 Families ORDER FROM THE PANTRY presents Songwriters Night at Pennington Distillery at a Critical Time school food drive. All schools and grade levels in Nashville. Enjoy heavy appetizers and an open are encouraged to participate. It’s an opportunity bar while listening to songwriters Liz Rose and The not only to help our local schools, but to teach Warren Brothers share the songs they’ve written ollege students are is also a Second Harvest Campus Cupboard is a During the pandemic the children they can make a difference. In 2020, for Tim McGraw, Taylor Swift, Dierks Bentley, often overlooked in board member, providing resource for students of any need for food assistance 19 schools collected more than 250,000 Keith Urban, Little Big Town, and many more.