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A Fifth Annual Day Of Service among the events on the Tennessee Tech campus Monday in celebration of MLK Day. Director of Intercultural Affairs Charria Campbell said groups of students will go shopping and stock the main food pantry on campus. Campbell said she discussed a variety of possible events with students for the holiday. “The different service and community ... Read More »

A new Tennessee Higher Education Coalition report shows at least 30 percent of Tennessee college students deal with food insecurity. That number is higher than the national average. Tennessee Tech Vice President of Student Affairs Cynthia Polk-Johnson said the issue stems from rising food costs and a lack of financial resources. “Students are juggling many different obligations, financial obligations in ... Read More »

Tennessee Tech’s Homecoming Food Pantry Campaign raised over $54,000 to help students and families in need in the Tech community. The original goal of the campaign was $10,000. Associate Director of Student-Affairs Learning Center Michelle Huddleston said that the funds will help the pantry to better accommodate those with dietary restrictions as well as provide more healthy options. Huddleston said ... Read More »

The Clay County Helping Hands Board of Directors has decided to close its food pantry effective December 31st. Board Member Eric Copass said funding for the operation has dwindled and left the organization with a difficult decision to make. “We tried to extend it as long as we could,” Copass said. “So, it’s been a tough decision, because we’ve made ... Read More »

The Overton County UCHRA has opened a new food pantry box, located at the county office in Livingston. County Coordinator Sandra Carter said her staff came forward with the idea to add another food pantry for increased accessibility. Carter said that based on the volume of calls to the office, the need was obvious. “We want everyone to feel comfortable ... Read More »

Cookeville First United Methodist Church received a $4,000 grant from Second Harvest to provide food for local residents. On June 26th at 9:30 a.m., a mobile food pantry will deliver a truck load of food to the church. Cookeville First United Methodist Church Servant Ministries Coordinator Tamika Parker said the food will serve around 400 to 600 families. “It is ... Read More »