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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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.
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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 and WCQR Launch 18th Annual Project Thanksgiving Campaign
Second Harvest Food Bank of Northeast Tennessee and WCQR are officially kicking off the 2026 donation campaign for Project Thanksgiving on October 28, 2026, leading up to the Radiothon on Thursday, November 5. Now in its 18th year, Project Thanksgiving aims to provide...
Second Harvest Food Bank of Northeast Tennessee Celebrates 40 Years of Service with Keynote Speaker Denis McDonough, Feeding America CEO, and $310,000 Investment from Publix Super Markets Charities
Kingsport, TN – October 21, 2026 -- Second Harvest Food Bank of Northeast Tennessee (SHFBNT) celebrated its 40th anniversary with a full day of activities honoring four decades of service, community partnerships, and impact in the fight against hunger throughout the...
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...