Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee was founded in 1978 by a group of citizens who were concerned about their hungry neighbors. The Food Bank was designed to collect food that would otherwise be wasted, inspect and sort that food, and distribute it to not-for-profit agencies serving hungry people. Today, we rely on a network of growers, manufacturers, wholesalers, grocery stores, and individuals to donate food that we distribute to the community through approximately 400 not-for-profit agencies in 46 counties in Middle Tennessee. Our partners include food pantries, soup kitchens, shelters, child care facilities, senior centers, group homes, and youth enrichment programs.