NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — NewsChannel 5 teamed up once again with Second Harvest Food Bank to hand out free food on Saturday, March 7.
The drive-thru food pantry served more than one thousand Middle Tennessee families. It took place at the Southeast campus of Nashville State Community College. That's the old Hickory Hollow Mall location.
Second Harvest has seen a big increase in the number of people needing help in recent years. Studies show 1 in 6 kids in Middle Tennessee don't always have enough to eat. So we have worked with Second Harvest for years to help our neighbors in need.
The drive-thru food pantry offered milk, eggs, fresh fruits and vegetables, along with pantry staples. Diapers and other household items were also available.
You may remember NewsChannel 5 launched a Winter Storm Relief Fund following the ice storm back in January. Part of the money we raised - and you donated - is going to things like this food giveaway with Second Harvest. Thanks to our generous viewers, we were able to present Second Harvest with a check for $15,000 during Saturday's event.
Help is Available
If you need help with food, but can't make it to the mobile pantry tomorrow, you can still get help. Second Harvest has a food finder section on its website.
Just put in your address, and it will connect you to resources in your area.
If you are still having trouble finding the help you need - just send us an email and we'll try to connect you: YourVoice@newschannel5.com.
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