Rhonda Chafin, executive director of Second Harvest Food Bank of Northeast Tennessee, speaks to reporters after Tuesday morning's press conference.

Second Harvest Food Bank announces new program to feed veterans

The project, called “Veterans Serving Veterans,” was announced during a Tuesday morning press conference at the food bank. Rather than veterans coming to the food bank for assistance, the new initiative aims to get the food to them through mobile food pantries and partnerships with regional veterans associations.

May 14, 2019 at 5:30 PM

Volunteers take an inventory of produce donated to Central Baptist Church after its food pantry was destroyed by fire late last year. Pantries like the one at Central Baptist Church provide much-needed food to folks in the Kingsport area who struggle to feed their families.

Map the Meal Gap

Food insecurity remains a regional problem, report says

In this region, thousands of people are wondering where their next meal will come from, and many of them are children. This issue was outlined in Feeding America’s “Map the Meal Gap 2019” study. The report reveals that children in both Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia are more likely to face hunger than the overall U.S. population.

May 12, 2019 at 8:30 AM

Second Harvest's shelves, shown here, are running low on food. The food bank is seeking donations to prepare for increased needs that may arise if the government shutdown continues.

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Second Harvest director 'very concerned' about government shutdown continuing

A Kingsport-based food bank is already preparing for the impact the government shutdown could have on the food-insecure in this region. Rhonda Chafin, executive director of Second Harvest Food Bank of Northeast Tennessee, said she’s “very concerned” about the shutdown potentially continuing longer than the end of next month. After that, those who receive aid through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) might not receive their full benefits.

Jan 10, 2019 at 4:41 PM

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Second Harvest needs sponsors for Food for Kids Backpack Program

To help solve child hunger, Second Harvest Food Bank of Northeast Tennessee operates the Food for Kids Backpack Program, providing food assistance for more than 4,500 children in 137 schools throughout the region.

Dec 23, 2018 at 6:30 PM

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Second Harvest Food Bank kicks off summer feeding program

“We’ve been really blessed to receive some additional food donations, and we will provide adults that come to the bus with their children a meal, and they can eat with their child. They will also leave with boxes of food.” -— Rhonda Chafin, executive director of Second Harvest Food Bank of Northeast Tennessee

May 24, 2018 at 4:30 PM

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Junior League food drive to benefit Second Harvest, Feeding America SWVA

The Junior Leagues of Bristol, Kingsport and Johnson City will hold their 28th annual food drive at area Food City locations on Saturday. The food will be donated to Second Harvest Food Bank of Northeast Tennessee and Feeding America Southwest Virginia.

Feb 27, 2018 at 4:30 PM

Grant

Second Harvest receives $10K grant to support children at risk of hunger

Second Harvest received the grant from the Red Nose Day Fund. The funds will support the food bank’s Food for Kids BackPack program.

Dec 21, 2017 at 7:00 PM

When staff and students began to brainstorm ideas of how to honor Steve Starnes for Director of Schools Appreciation Week they learned there was a new food pantry being opened on the east end of Hawkins County at Carter's Valley Elementary.

Community

Mount Carmel students honor Starnes with CVES food pantry donations

When staff and students began to brainstorm ideas of how to honor Steve Starnes for Director of Schools Appreciation Week they learned there was a new food pantry being opened on the east end of Hawkins County at Carter's Valley Elementary.

Dec 13, 2016 at 3:18 PM

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