Tag Archives: Fentress County Food Bank

The Fentress County Chamber of Commerce is holding a food drive to help ease the burden of winter weather. Fentress County Chamber Executive Director Jacob Rosenbaum said the elderly community is often most susceptible to the challenges of the changing seasons. Rosenbaum said the Chamber and the community are helping the Fentress County Food Bank feed those in need through ... Read More »

Parking has become an issue at the Fentress County Food Bank as overflow is disrupting traffic in nearby areas. Food Bank Director Rob Pearce said the gravel parking lot is too small to support clients, volunteers and their monthly delivery truck. He said when volunteers, clients and the delivery truck are there at the same time, cars begin to park ... Read More »

Enjoy dinner Saturday and help the Fentress County Food Bank in its efforts to purchase a new walk-in freezer. The Pub In Jamestown will host its second annual fundraiser from 3pm to 7:30pm, featuring a pulled pork or chicken leg dinner complete with fixings for $15. Food Bank Volunteer and Event Coordinator Richard Brown said events such as this can ... Read More »

The Fentress County Food Bank is asking for public donations for a new walk-in freezer for perishable food. The current Food Bank freezer is a converted refrigerator that is showing signs of wearing out and needs to be replaced. Fentress County Food Bank Treasurer Kathy Bilbrey said the bank takes no profit from donations and therefore has no excess funds. ... Read More »