Category Archives: Press Release

Bank of America Names Second Harvest of the Big Bend as Its Inaugural Neighborhood Champion in Tallahassee as Part of Its Commitment to Economic Mobility and Nonprofit Leadership

Program Provides $50,000 in Grant Support and an Opportunity for Virtual Leadership Training TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Bank of America today announced the launch of its Neighborhood Champions program in Tallahassee, naming Second Harvest of the Big Bend as its inaugural awardee. Neighborhood Champions supports the role strong nonprofit leaders play in advancing economic mobility, and is…

Monique Ellsworth To Take The Reins At Second Harvest Of The Big Bend As Chief Executive Officer

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 2, 2019 MEDIA CONTACT: Shari Hubbard, APR, 850-562-3033, ext. 211 Tallahassee, FL (October 2, 2019) – Second Harvest of the Big Bend’s Board of Directors announced today that Monique Ellsworth will become Chief Executive Officer of the organization. The appointment concludes an exhaustive search that began late this summer. Ellsworth has…

Rick Minor to Step Down as CEO of Second Harvest of the Big Bend

Food bank reflects upon its major accomplishments over the past 3 years while preparing for a smooth transition Tallahassee, FL – Rick Minor, Chief Executive Officer of Second Harvest of the Big Bend, will be resigning his post at the food bank in September. “For three years, I’ve been privileged to have led Second Harvest through…

Second Harvest of the Big Bend Welcomes New Board Members

Tallahassee, FL – Second Harvest of the Big Bend food bank is pleased to announce the addition of three new members to the board of directors: Samantha Boge, Melanie R. Leitman and Daniel Petronio. The 14-member Second Harvest board provides leadership in helping Second Harvest carry out the food bank’s mission to feed hungry people…

Second Harvest Food Bank Announces Volunteers of the Year

Second Harvest Releases Volunteer Impact Report and Unveils Volunteer Hall of Fame TALLAHASSEE, FL – Second Harvest of the Big Bend food bank held a volunteer appreciation event on April 12, and presented Volunteer of the Year awards to Kristine Lamont and David Mueller.  Lamont and Mueller each received a four-day, three-night vacation prize from…