Nourish Food Bank Appoints New Executive Director
Nourish Food Bank is pleased to announce that Erin R. Floyd has been appointed Executive Director of the organization, effective July 6, 2026. Erin brings a wealth of leadership experience in the nonprofit sector, including Second Harvest Food Bank.
“Second Harvest has enjoyed a longstanding partnership with Nourish Food Bank, and we're thrilled to see Erin Floyd step into the role of Executive Director. During her time with us as Partnership Manager, Erin was a valuable member of our team, and we're excited to continue that relationship with her in this new capacity. We have full confidence in her leadership and look forward to building on the strong partnership between our organizations in the years ahead,” said Tracey Alderdice, Vice President of Community Impact at Second Harvest.”
Erin received her MA from Garrett Evangelical Theological Seminary at Northwestern University and her BA from Oklahoma City University. Erin has a number of certifications from the Wimberly School of Nonprofit Leadership including Board and Governance; Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion; Grant Writing and Fundraising; and Leadership, Communications and Media.
“I’m honored to serve as Executive Director of Nourish Food Banks. As I step into this new role, I am deeply grateful for the opportunity to work alongside our dedicated staff, community partners, volunteers, and supporters who make our mission possible every day” shared Erin. “I also recognize the challenges many individuals and families face putting food on the table, and I am committed to working together to meet those needs with compassion and dignity. I look forward to strengthening connections as we build healthier, stronger communities to ensure everyone has access to the nourishment they need.”
Erin also served as Outreach and Volunteer Manager for St. Luke’s Community House in Nashville and most recently, was Director of Grants and Community Initiatives for United Way of South Central Tennessee. Erin lives with her spouse in downtown Murfreesboro. Outside of work, she enjoys restoring her historic home, walking her dog, and traveling to new places.
Nourish Food Banks’ three locations in Murfreesboro, Smyrna, and Nashville provided food to more than 75,000 individuals in the past year. Through a partnership with Rutherford County Schools’ ATLAS program for students experiencing homelessness, Nourish provided more than 175 backpacks of food each week to supplement meals on the weekend. To learn more about Nourish Food Bank, visit us at www.nourishfoodbanks.org.
