Middle Tennessee Food Bank Ready For Commodity Program
Nashville-based Second Harvest Middle Tennessee prepared to take over the Tennessee Food Assistance Program from UCHRA. Vice President of Community Impact Tracey Alderdice said the food bank has been working with the state and partner agencies on how to best serve each community. Alderdice said many people who have previously received commodities might have done […]
Drive-Thru Food Distribution Scheduled For Jamestown Super Center
The need for fresh food in Jamestown is being addressed on Wednesday with a drive-thru distribution. Forbus Circuit United Methodist Pastor John Dietz said a U-Haul will be set up at noon at the Super Center in Jamestown across from Taco Bell. Dietz said 450 boxes will be available for families in need and all […]
Fresh Food Aid Coming To Byrdstown Residents
Relief for anyone in need of food is coming to Byrdstown on Wednesday. Forbus Circuit United Methodist Pastor John Dietz said local farmers are providing fresh food through COVID aid. Dietz said 450 boxes containing meat, dairy and produce will be available at the Byrdstown Activities Park Pavilion. “We’re the ones that are truly blessed […]
UCHRA Food Distribution Serving Two Populations In-Need
Two UCHRA departments have begun a collaboration to benefit two populations in-need. The commodity distribution program is now assisted by Community Corrections clients in need of community service hours. Community Services Director LaNelle Godsey said more people are getting the food they need with the extra manpower. “By the community corrections clients participating, they’re actually […]
Sparta-White County YMCA Giving Out Fresh Food
Every Thursday in October the Sparta-White County YMCA will be giving out 30 pound boxes of fresh food. This food distribution comes from $1 billion in funding for the Farmers to Families Food Box Program. Sparta-White County YMCA Board of Directors Secretary Topher Wiles said the YMCA was contacted at a critical time to be […]
