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A Quick Guide to SNAP and Basic Food – September 23

A QUICK GUIDE TO SNAP AND BASIC FOOD - SEPTEMBER 23Author: Leah Horton, VP of PhilanthropyFor families and communities facing hunger, SNAP is making a huge difference in their economic well-being and ability to stay fed. SNAP—the Supplemental Nutrition...

Agency Spotlight: Latinos en Spokane – September 16

AGENCY SPOTLIGHT: LATINOS EN SPOKANE - SEPTEMBER 16Author: Elias Piña, Program DirectorAs Second Harvest celebrates Hunger Action Month and Hispanic Heritage Month, we’d like to share the story of an agency partner that has supported and empowered a...

Back to School with Bite2Go – September 9

BACK TO SCHOOL WITH BITE2GO - SEPTEMBER 9Author: Steve Durham, VP of PhilanthropyOn my morning commute, I saw two sure signs of the changing season. One was a school bus and the other was a crossing guard. While, according to the calendar and...

Multiply your Impact during Hunger Action Month – September 2

MULTIPLY YOUR IMPACT DURING HUNGER ACTION MONTH - SEPTEMBER 2Author: Chris Houglum, Philanthropy DirectorWhat does it mean to take action? Is it lending a hand, sharing a meal, volunteering, making a donation? Yes, it’s all of those, and more. Our neighbors...

Reducing Military and Veteran Hunger – August 26

REDUCING MILITARY AND VETERAN HUNGER - AUGUST 26Author: Eric WilliamsJuly and August have been simultaneously sobering and gratifying for many volunteers and staffers at Second Harvest, as we continue to work to reduce hunger in military and veteran...

A Closer Look at Hunger by the Numbers – August 19

A CLOSER LOOK AT HUNGER BY THE NUMBERS - AUGUST 19Author: Olivia BridstonFeeding America recently released its 2022 “Map the Meal Gap” study, an annual report that looks at food insecurity in the United States. The U.S. Department of Agriculture defines...

The Toll Hunger Takes on Your Body – August 12

THE TOLL HUNGER TAKES ON YOUR BODY - AUGUST 12Author: Carolyn Negley, RD“Hangry”—the portmanteau of “hungry” and “angry”— was popularized by the internet around 2015 and refers to the short temper one might get when they skip breakfast or are overdue for an...

How to Reduce Food Waste at Home – August 05

HOW TO REDUCE FOOD WASTE AT HOME - AUGUST 05Author: Patty KieburtzAs food costs climb, stretching your budget can be a challenge. Reducing food waste can save money, foster good kitchen and shopping habits, and make a positive impact on the environment. Try...