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.
92,000
People Served Annually Unduplicated
27,048
13,509,920
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
Second Harvest Food Bank of Northeast Tennessee receives $310,000 donation from Publix Charities
Kingsport, TN – September 22, 2026 – Second Harvest Food Bank of Northeast Tennessee today announced it received a $310,000 donation from Publix Charities to support the food bank’s programs, infrastructure, and agency partnerships. Publix corporate executives, along...
9/11 Unite For Good: Drive By, Drop Off & See How Second Harvest Fights Hunger
Kingsport, TN -- September 8, 2026 – As our nation marks the 25th anniversary of September 11, 2001, Second Harvest Food Bank of Northeast Tennessee is inviting the community to come together through “9/11 Unite For Good”—a special food and donation drive held as part...
Second Harvest Food Bank of Northeast Tennessee Raising Awareness about Food Insecurity this September for Hunger Action Month
Kingsport, TN – (September 1, 2026) – This September, during Hunger Action Month, Second Harvest Food Bank is joining the nationwide Feeding America network in calling on our community to “Play Your Part”. As the cost of essentials like groceries, energy, and...