About Second Helping Nwa

If you can’t feed a hundred people, then feed just one.

-Mother Teresa

"I never knew what was going to come of this in the beginning, but now I see how much need there is. We must continue to fight against hunger each and every day. Help me to continue feeding the community"

Nate walls

Old School BBQ

The Second Helping NWA Story

It all started with a need and a desire to fulfill that need. There are so many under-served populations in Northwest Arkansas, and I wanted to make a difference. Secondhand Smoke is where old fashioned BBQ intersects with the community. We have started a non-profit called Second Helping NWA. This non-profit is apart of a bigger mission of feeding those who may need a meal and cannot afford one. When you purchase meals from Secondhand Smoke a portion of the proceeds go to helping those in need, in the form of meals. We have received donations from around the region, and could not do what we do, without the great Community Support.

During the COVID 19 crisis, we are making it our mission to go to under-served areas and feed the people. My mission is simple, if you need to eat, I will feed you. If you want to donate, you can click the donation button below to make a difference in the community. I want to thank all the customers, sponsors, and community members who have helped me to make a difference in so many lives. We will get through this together. We are #NWAStrong. I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart.

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The World Has Changed

We have been in the midst of COVID-19 for 5 months now, and it doesn’t look like things will be back to normal anytime soon. In this pandemic, I have been laser focused on feeding people who may not be able to afford a meal, due to the pandemic. Some of the great people I get to visit with, are truly struggling to get by, and all they need sometimes, is somebody to listen to them. So, that’s where food comes in, I have the unique skill of cooking great BBQ, and I use that skill to provide support and encouragement to the great community of Northwest Arkansas. We may not know how all this is going to turn out, but I do know, I will continue to keep feeding the less fortunate in this community, and support those who are in need the most. Please feel free to join me in this cause, as your donation goes directly to the support of those less fortunate here in Northwest Arkansas .

Donate to help nate fight hunger!

How You Can Support The Community

I feed on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at different locations throughout Northwest Arkansas. The best way to help me and the good people here in this community, is to donate by clicking the button below. If you have food items or things like to-go plates, cups, utensils or anything you think could help my cause, you can reach me at

479-841-4098

Let's Fight Food Insecurity

In Arkansas, 521,490 people are struggling with hunger – and of them 162,270 are children. 1 in 4 children struggles with hunger. People facing hunger in Arkansas are estimated to report needing $244,364,000 more per year to meet their food needs. Data Provided by Northwest Arkansas Food Bank | Feeding America.

Second Helping NWA’ s mission to feed the community, directly impacts food insecurity, and we want to ensure those who may need food in our area, get a meal. Your donations go to support this mission.

We Can Help Stop Food Waste

One way I have been able to really support my mission in feeding the community, is to gather items people, businesses, and organizations no longer need, and wish to donate. Northwest Arkansas residents and businesses waste 80,000 tons of food each year according to the Northwest Arkansas Council.

With a population of 563,400 and growing 32 people a day, Northwest Arkansas is growing faster than 96 of the nation’s 100 largest Metropolitan Statistical Areas, according to the Northwest Arkansas Council. If you have donations or know someone who may need my services please reach out at 479 – 841- 4098