SOME OF OUR FAVORITE LOCAL STORIES

PARTNERING WITH FARMERS TO REDUCE WASTE – APRIL 15

PARTNERING WITH FARMERS TO REDUCE FOOD WASTEAuthor: Isabel Zimmerman Second Harvest distributes millions of pounds of food annually to serve people facing hunger in our region. In 2021, over 40 million pounds of food was distributed to partner food pantries, meal...

OUR FAVORITE SPRING RECIPES – APRIL 8

OUR FAVORITE SPRING RECIPESAuthor: Melissa Johnson Spring has sprung, and with the new season comes new fresh flavors to explore. This vibrant seasonal recipe collection highlights the tender, fresh veggies that will soon become abundant as the days grow longer and...

SECOND HARVEST FEATURED ON WASHINGTON GROWN SERIES – APRIL 1

SECOND HARVEST FEATURED ON WASHINGTON GROWN SERIESSecond Harvest is honored to be featured on the latest episode of Washington Grown, which is all about craft beer. What’s the connection? Washington grain. Last year, farmers from the Washington Grain Commission...

HONORING WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH – MARCH 18

HONORING WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTHAuthor: Isabel Zimmerman Each year, March is recognized as Women’s History Month, a time to celebrate women’s contributions to history, culture and society. Join us in honoring two women who are special to Second Harvest for their...

CELEBRATING “TOM SHERRY DAY” AND A LEGACY OF GIVING – MARCH 4

CELEBRATING “TOM SHERRY DAY" AND A LEGACY OF GIVINGAuthor: Laura Papetti KREM 2’s Chief Meteorologist and Anchor Tom Sherry is retiring Friday, March 4th. In celebration the City of Spokane has proclaimed it “Tom Sherry Day” and KREM 2 is honoring the work and legacy...

MARCH IS NATIONAL AGRICULTURE MONTH

MARCH IS NATIONAL AGRICULTURE MONTHAuthor: Jean Tucker Second Harvest will celebrate its vital partnerships with the agricultural community during National Agriculture Month in March. We are grateful for partnerships with regional growers who donate Washington-grown...

AGENCY SPOTLIGHT, UPPER VALLEY MEND – FEBRUARY 25

AGENCY SPOTLIGHT: UPPER VALLEY MENDAuthor: Elias Piña As we approach the end of Heart Health Month, we’d like to share the story of one of our partner agencies that has been able to continue encouraging clients to make healthy choice through their pantry. Most...

VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT – FEBRUARY 18

VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHTAuthor: Claire Hurd This week, we had the chance to interview one of our volunteers, Peggy. Peggy is a retired teacher and was looking for a way to get involved in her community while enjoying her retirement. She was kind enough to answer a few...