Meet Our Donors

Kathy Leonard hugging her daughter and grandson

“She was all about meeting basic needs for people who had the greatest degree of need, and certainly that is the population that Second Harvest serves so well,” said Kathy Leonard’s daughter, Mackenzie, when she shared with us about her mother’s legacy.

Nashville Couple’s Passions Guide Their Legacy

When it came time to do estate planning, Joan Signorille and Dennis Greeno thought long and hard about where their hard-earned money should go. The Nashville couple is most passionate about two issues: education and food, as both are essentials on the path to future success.

Paying It Forward

Chris and Tricia Casa Santa want to help those facing hunger—both now and for years to come. The Goodlettsville couple decided the best way for them to make that happen is to leave a legacy gift to Second Harvest in their will.

A Legacy of Compassion

Janelle Wilson’s connection to Second Harvest during the past four decades has brought help and hope to countless neighbors facing hunger. She’s been a donor and volunteer since Second Harvest opened its doors in 1978. She credits her commitment to life lessons from her mother.

May Dean's Legacy of Hope

May Dean Eberling lived a life of service. No matter how busy she was at work, the Nashville woman took care of her neighbors — and everyone she met was her neighbor. Compassionate to the core, May Dean was always doing individual acts of service as well as leading group volunteer endeavors. She served on more than 20 nonprofit boards in Middle Tennessee in her lifetime!

Family Maximizes Donation Through Donor-Advised Fund

If you’re itemizing deductions for your taxes, you can deduct charitable contributions. A donor-advised fund (DAF) is a simple tool that can reduce your taxes and increase the dollars available to support your favorite nonprofits.

Carey and Judy Parson

You probably know that in most cases, if you’re itemizing your taxes, you can write off charitable contributions. The Parsons family takes it one step further: Their financial planning includes annual stock transfers directly to Second Harvest.

'Bottom Line, They Gelp Get Food to People Who Need It'

Jan Bell realized two years ago it was time to update her will. “The process allowed me (forced me!) to consider who and what in my life I cared about.”
An advocate for hungry Tennesseans since 1999, Jan chose to include Second Harvest as part of her legacy.

Maximize Your Donations With a Donor-Advised Fund

As a donor to Second Harvest for 20 years, Laurel Krodel knows the importance of fighting food insecurity in Middle Tennessee. “Because feeding people is a priority, we love giving to Second Harvest and making food more available to our neighbors,” she said.

Turn That Taxed Distribution Into a Tax-Free Donation

Larry Grimes has been fighting hunger with Second Harvest since 2009, but his public service began long before that. As a state employee, he built his career working with people with intellectual disabilities. He knows firsthand the need for community support for families during difficult times.

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