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Second Harvest East Tennessee: Food for Kids
Who are We?
We are Vols For Kids, four sophomores at the University of Tennessee working towards our goal of ensuring Knoxville residents have access to food necessities. We are very excited to work with Second Harvest Food Bank because we are truly inspired by their efforts to reduce food insecurity and hunger in the Knoxville area.
Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee’s Food Rescue program prevents waste by rescuing fresh fruits, vegetables, dairy, and meat to provide to those who do not have direct access. This 501(c)(3) nonprofit partners with food manufacturers, grocery stores, restaurants, and farmers who generously donate these goods and serves 18 counties across the East Tennessee area.
What We Need
We are setting up this campaign to support Food for Kids, a vital program run by Second Harvest that provides essential meals to children experiencing food insecurity. Many children rely on school-provided meals during the week, but they may go without proper nutrition on weekends.
This program ensures that children receive nutritious food from volunteers, which is delivered to children from underprivileged households, ensuring their access to food throughout the year.
We are currently working to raise $1,500, which will provide 150 children with weekend meals for an entire year—the equivalent of 52 meals per child. This initiative is entirely volunteer-driven and sustained by the generosity of donors like you.
Donation Impact
The contributions will have a direct and meaningful impact on children facing food insecurity in the East Tennessee area. Right now, over 45,000 children are facing the risk of food insecurity across East Tennessee, and donations will go towards supporting the Food for Kids program, helping over 15,000 children across 296 schools in 18 counties.
Beyond just providing meals, your support will ensure children in the Knoxville area have the resources they need to thrive. Teachers in the program have shared that proper nutrition is crucial for a child’s ability to learn and grow, and with your help, we can create a stronger foundation for their future.
Additionally, our fundraising efforts will strengthen Second Harvest’s ability to continue supporting families in need. The donations not only feed children but also encourage long-term community support, helping to sustain and expand food assistance programs in our region.
How Else Can I Help?
Beyond donating monetarily, there are numerous other ways you can support our mission! Specifically, sharing our campaign with your family and friends to spread the word would allow for more awareness of the issue. You can also donate food to support those in need as well through the virtual food drives, or you can give your time and volunteer here on your schedule to make a direct difference.
Lastly, be sure to follow Second Harvest on their social media pages to stay updated on news and events they may be hosting in the near future on Facebook, X, and Instagram! Every action, big or small, allows us to get closer to reaching our goal and making a difference!
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