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MissionSecond Harvest Food Bank of Middle TN feeds hungry people and works to solve hunger issues in our community.
Contact Us331 Great Circle Road Nashville, TN 37228615.329.3491
Reminders• USDA signed inventory & clientforms are due monthly.• Enter service numbers on eHarvestby the 7th each month.• Notify us of contact information orservice hour changes immediately.
Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee
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March 2018
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WESTERN AND SOUTHERN BRANCHES OPENING 2018Plans for the expansion of Second Harvest are well underway with the upcoming openings of the Western and Southern Branches fast approaching. Groundbreaking for the Second Harvest Western Branch, which will be located on Benton Industrial Road in Camden took place last fall. The Rutherford County warehouse, located in Smyrna, will additionally serve as home to the Southern Branch and is currently being retrofitted to accommodate food storage and sorting needs. Both buildings are slated to fully open in the fall of 2018. Each will have the capacity to store thousands of pounds of shelf-stable, frozen, and perishable food items and offer food sorting volunteer opportunities.
The public was invited to the ground-breaking ceremony for our Western Branch where Jaynee Day, President and CEO of Second
Harvest, shared, “This facility will allow us to provide greater food resources for our Partner Agencies to better serve the surrounding community. The new branch will allow us to provide more meals, work more efficiently, and make a bigger difference in our 14 western counties.”
Second Harvest has served western Tennessee for more than 11 years. In the past five years, the area has experienced strong population growth, which is expected to continue. Currently food distribution in the west is coordinated through 65 Partner Agencies, who help provide 4.2 million meals annually. The 25,800-square-foot facility in Camden will allow Second Harvest to provide even more meals to the 48,000 food-insecure people the area.
The Second Harvest Southern Branch will act as a hub and will serve 15 of our southern counties. After completion, the southern hub will accommodate agency order pickups, Open Shopping, and volunteer engagement.
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March 2018
TeamJan Miller Agency Relations ManagerNE Davidson, Clay, DeKalb, Jackson, Macon, Overton, Pickett, Putnam, Smith, Sumner, Trousdale, White, Wilson [email protected]
Vivian BowenAgency Relations ManagerBenton, Carroll, Chester, Decatur, Gibson, Hardin, Henderson, Henry, Houston, Humphreys, Perry, Stewart, Wayne, [email protected]
Katie RennerAgency Relations ManagerNW/SW Davidson, Cheatham, Dickson, Giles, Hickman, Lawrence, Lewis, Maury, Montgomery, Robertson [email protected]
Courtney GraySr. Agency Relations ManagerSE/SW Davidson, Bedford, Cannon, Coffee, Franklin, Lincoln, Marshall, Moore, Rutherford, Warren, [email protected]
Cheryl HansonAdministrative [email protected]
Tracey AlderdiceSr. Director, Agency & Program Services [email protected]
Whitney CowlesDirector, Nutrition & Program Assurance (USDA/Grants)[email protected]
Caroline PullenRegistered [email protected]
Paige HopkinsBenefits Outreach [email protected]
Adam PettyBenefits Outreach [email protected]
Leigh BlancatoProgram Services [email protected]
• Agency Changes >> If you've had a change in yourPartner Agency's personnel, service hours, program, orlocation, you should complete and submit an Update Form.
• Invoice Payment >> Please include your Partner AgencyAND invoice numbers on payments. Only checks from yourPartner Agency are accepted; no cash or personal/thirdparty checks.
REMINDERS
Adding to our growth, additions are taking place at the Martin Distribution Center, our headquarters near downtown Nashville. Last December, the Culinary Arts Center closed to make way for a new Volunteer Engagement Center. In the new year, work on the new freezer expansion began. Construction will also include updates to Open Shopping and front office spaces as well.
Above: Architectural renderings of our upcoming Western Branch in CamdenBelow: Our new Southern Branch in Rutherford County
PARTNER AGENCIES NEEDED FOR SNAP OUTREACHSecond Harvest began SNAP (Food Stamp) Outreach over two years ago and has been rapidly expanding our reach ever since. Providing SNAP Outreach through our Partner Agencies provides clients with a personal application experience in what can be an overwhelming process.
In Tennessee, only 47% of senior citizens and 78% of the working poor who are eligible for SNAP ever participate. Leaving a large amount of the eligible population without benefits. SNAP ensures that no one goes hungry when they are facing hard times, that children are given a fair chance at a healthy adulthood, and that senior citizens and veterans can care for themselves.
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How Can YOU Help?
We are currently recruiting agencies to partner with us for SNAP Outreach. Your staff and volunteers will assist clients with completing a SNAP application, and then submit it to the Department of Human Services (DHS) Office. Second Harvest will provide complete training for your staff and volunteers, as well as resources and information on the SNAP program.
Why promote SNAP?
• One SNAP application equals 839 meals!• When your clients use SNAP, they may rely less on your agency, alleviating demand.• SNAP provides clients with purchasing power and the chance to buy what they would like
from the grocery.• SNAP helps the local economy. $1.00 spent with SNAP dollars equals about a $1.70 boost in
the economy.• Clients may feel more comfortable applying for SNAP with familiar staff at your agency
than in a county DHS office. You can provide guidance through what can be acomplicated process.
NEWS
If you are interested, please contact Paige Hopkins, Benefits Outreach Counselor, by phone at 615-310-0752, or e-mail at [email protected]
NEW ONLINE ORDERING SYSTEM DEBUTING SOON! Second Harvest is happy to announce that our new online ordering system, AgencyLink, will be introduced sometime mid-2018! AgencyLink will replace the current system, eHarvest, and will include a streamlined ordering process, links to helpful websites, and customized agency dashboards. Training dates for the new system will be announced closer to the release date, as well as the development of User Guides and Tip Sheets. Stay tuned!
Holiday Closures/Inventory Shutdown
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FRESH TAKE: PARTNER AGENCY NEWS
• Council on Aging >> Do you work with seniors? Do you need help finding services forthem? If so, visit the Council on Aging to utilize their search engine for more information.
• 2-1-1 >> One of the easiest ways for your clients to find help is to dial 2-1-1, Tennessee’scommunity service hotline. When clients call, they’ll talk with a real person who is trainedto help sort out needs and provide phone numbers and addresses of the closest places toobtain help. 2-1-1 has a database of more than 10,000 health and human servicesprograms, which are cross-referenced for all sorts of keywords. All calls are free andconfidential. For more information visit http://tn211.mycommunitypt.com/.
• Online Food Handlers Certificate >> If you prepare and/or serve snacks and meals, afood handlers course is required for your agency’s file. For information on classes, contactyour local Health Department or visit the TN Food Safety for Handlers website for anonline course. For a small fee, you can take an online course and obtain your certificate,which will be valid for up to 3 years.
• Basic Food Handlers Class >> To sign up for a free Basic Food Handlers course offered byNashville's Public Health Department call 615-340-5620 or visit Food Protection Services.
• Agency Zone >> For Partner Agency resources, visit secondharvestmidtn.org, scroll tothe bottom of the homepage and look for the “Agency Zone” text link under the Resourcesheading.
• UT Extension >> UT Extension helps Tennesseans improve their quality of life and solveproblems through agriculture knowledge, family and consumer sciences, and communitydevelopment. They can be a wonderful resource for your Partner Agency and your clients.Visit UT Extension to learn more from your county office!
RESOURCES
REGIONAL AND ANNUAL MEETINGS The Annual Partner Agency Conference will be held Wednesday, May 30, 2018 at Second Harvest headquarters in Nashville. Partner Agencies operating food pantries, soup kitchens, and shelters are invited to attend. It’s a fun day of trainings, networking, and resource building.
Between now and June, each Agency Relations Manager will plan several Regional Meetings. These meetings will be held in each service area — Southeast, Central, Northeast, West, and Davidson County. All Partner Agencies are asked to participate in their Regional Meeting to receive updates on programming. Invitations for both Annual and Regional Meetings will be emailed soon.
UPCOMING ROUTE CHANGESThis fall, our Camden, Rutherford, and Nashville warehouses will be fully functional. This growth will allow us to visit each county more frequently, often weekly! Recent additions to our transportation fleet will also give us enough flexibility to designate entire semi-trucks to each area, giving us the opportunity to combine both Perishable and Rural Routes into one large delivery. Our rural agencies will benefit by being able to order more frequently and pick-up free, fresh produce and bread at the same time of their delivery. We hope this will improve our service to Partner Agencies and help fulfill the nutritional needs that food insecure families are lacking. Stay tuned for more updates regarding the new route schedule!
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AGENCY SPOTLIGHT: COMMUNITY ACTION COMMITTEECommunity Action Committee (CAC) is committed to active outreach ministry in the Sewanee community and beyond. Working with Otey Parish, the School of Theology, volunteers, Chef Rick from the University of the South, St. James, and members of the community, the CAC has a deep and longstanding commitment to their work. CAC operates a food bank from 9-11 a.m. Monday through Friday. The food pantry program is vital in its community. It serves a number of community clients, who are free to stop by anytime and stock up on food and other household supplies. Most of the CAC's food supply comes from Second Harvest, however, community donations are always welcome.
Volunteers can come by any day of the week to stock and organize food, pack grocery bags, and share casual coffee and conversation with clients! The CAC is located on the campus of the University of the South and is blessed to have a great deal of student involvement as well.
The CAC currently maintains a garden at Otey Parish that provides clients with a source of fresh produce. The organization is currently developing a program that will allow CAC clients and community members to come together and learn more about sustainable gardening practices and share any knowledge they may already have! Volunteers are welcome to come during regular office hours to help with weeding, watering, planting, harvesting, etc.!
Second Harvest is honored to partner with Community Action Committee!
Congratulations to Our Daily Bread in Hardin County!
The Hardin County Chamber of Commerce hosted their 22nd Annual Meeting & Distinguished Service Awards Banquet on February 8 at Pickwick Landing State Park Inn. Our Daily Bread Food Ministry in Savannah was awarded the “Going the Extra Mile Service Award.” Our Daily Bread Food Ministry was nominated by the community for the annual award which recognizes those who have made a significant contribution to the area. The organization was created by Finley and Judith Beckham to provide nutritional food assistance for residents of Hardin County. Most notably, the organization is known for the creation of their local “Backpack Program,” a program that sends easy-to-prepare food home with children in the Hardin County School System. Congratulations!!
WHOLE GRAINS 101Grains give us energy and are an essential part of a healthy diet. Pick whole grains over refined ones. Whole grains not only give you more fiber and nutrients but also keep you fuller longer. Eating whole grains may also reduce your risk of diabetes, heart disease, and constipation.
All grains start out as whole grains. Grains are made up of 3 parts: bran, germ, and endosperm. The bran contains most of the fiber and the germ contains a majority of the vitamins and minerals. When grains are processed to refined grains, the bran and germ are typically removed, which strips away most of the grain’s fiber and nutrients.
Some common whole grains include: 100% whole grain breads, 100% whole grain pasta, 100% whole grain cereals, brown rice, barley, corn, popcorn and quinoa. Encourage your clients to pick whole grains by:
1. Highlighting them as a healthier choice or “diabetes friendly”2. Providing samples of whole grains like brown rice or whole-wheat pasta3. Provide recipes using whole grain products
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Instructions:
1. Place broccoli in a large, microwave safe bowl and add about an inch of water. Season lightlywith salt and toss.
2. Microwave broccoli until tender. Usually takes about 4 minutes. Remove from microwaveand drain.
3. Heat a skillet over medium high heat. Add broccoli, rice, ¾ cup cheddar cheese andvegetable stock. Stir to combine.
4. Let cook for a few minutes, stirring often, until cheese has melted. Season with salt andpepper.
5. Turn oven on broil and sprinkle remaining cheese over top of skillet. Place skillet in oven andbake until cheese has melted.
Nutrition Facts: Calories: 195, Fat: 7, Saturated Fat: 3, Carbohydrates: 26, Fiber: 4, Protein: 9, Sodium 225 mg
BROCCOLI, RICE and CHEESE CASSEROLEServes 6 (Serving Size 3/4 cup)
Ingredients:
• 3 cups broccoli florets, bite sized• 3 cups brown rice, cooked (1 cup
uncooked)• ½ cup vegetable stock• 1 cup grated cheddar cheese• Salt and pepper to taste
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