Second Harvest Opened New Facility in Tallahassee
The nonprofit completed a $10 million capital campaign to expand its capacity to serve food-insecure families.
Updated on Sept. 24, 2026 in Philanthropy
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Second Harvest of the Big Bend has officially opened a new 28,000-square-foot facility on Entrepot Boulevard. The move follows the completion of a four-year capital campaign that raised $10 million to better support the 16 counties the organization serves.
Why it matters
The organization required a larger footprint to accommodate increased demand after distributing 18.9 million pounds of food in 2025. This expansion allows the nonprofit to host more volunteers and increase its reach to food-insecure populations across the region.
The new facility spans 28,000 square feet, significantly increasing capacity compared to the organization's previous workspace. Second Harvest raised a total of $10 million over four years to fund the project.
The players
Second Harvest of the Big Bend
This nonprofit organization works to eliminate hunger by distributing food to food-insecure families across 16 Florida counties.
Jeremy Cohen
He served as the co-chair for the organization's capital campaign and is honored through the naming of the new Volunteer Coordination Center.
Tracey Cohen
She co-chaired the capital campaign alongside Jeremy Cohen to secure funding for the new facility on Entrepot Boulevard.
The details
To secure funding, the organization invited donors to the former site to view blueprints and observe workspace conditions, ultimately helping them serve 16 counties. The facility now features a Volunteer Coordination Center named in honor of Jeremy and Tracey Cohen, who served as co-chairs for the campaign.
Timeline
The organization distributed 18.9 million pounds of food throughout 2025.
The capital campaign began four years prior to September 2026.
The new facility held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on September 24, 2026.
Market Landscape
The expansion follows the documented rise in food insecurity across Florida counties and positions the organization to meet escalating demand. This move mirrors a broader industry trend where regional food banks are scaling infrastructure to address long-term supply chain and hunger challenges.
Residents can now participate in expanded volunteer opportunities at the new Entrepot Boulevard location. The increased capacity ensures more consistent food distribution services for families currently facing food insecurity in the Tallahassee area.
The takeaway
Large-scale capital campaigns often serve as the primary catalyst for nonprofits to overcome infrastructure limitations and expand their community footprint. Supporters can best aid these organizations by engaging with new volunteer centers and donating toward ongoing operational needs.
Further reading
For more background on regional efforts to address hunger, visit Philanthropy.
More information
To register for upcoming shifts or support local efforts, volunteer with second harvest.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Tallahassee Democrat.
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