On this episode of Rutherford Issues, host Bryan Barrett sits down with David Stockton from Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee to talk about how their mission goes far beyond food. With 1 in 8 people across Middle and West Tennessee facing food insecurity – including 1 in 6 children – Second Harvest is tackling hunger while also addressing the staggering reality that nearly 40% of our nation’s food supply goes to waste.

David shares how Second Harvest rescues surplus food from grocery stores, farmers, and other partners, redirecting it from landfills to families who need it most. Together, they discuss how the organization is working toward a future where every neighbor is food secure and no food is wasted — and how community support is making that vision a reality.