Agency News

Increased SNAP Benefits across Tennessee
Learn more about the recent changes in SNAP eligibilty across Tennessee as well as the increases in benefits for participants.

But God Ministry Enables Churches to Feed Their Communities
Partner Agency’s Founder Is Fueled by Her Faith as She Fights Food Insecurity On March 7, 2020, days after

Phelps Family Fights Hunger at Historic African American Church
Authur and Jeannette Phelps lean on their faith as they continue their church’s long history of helping others in their rural community.

North Nashville Pastor Feeds Hope in Her Hometown
After 20 years away, Pastor Cynthia Macon Gordon Bates returned to her hometown of North Nashville to provide food and hope to those struggling.

Murfreesboro Food Pantry Leaders Fight the Stigma of Food Insecurity
For more than six years, the Destiny Center Church Food Pantry in Murfreesboro has been helping reduce the stigma of hunger in their community.

Growing in Gibson County
Helping Hand of Humboldt was started in 1955 by five Christian women determined to help the disadvantaged. Their programs include a food pantry and on-site meal program.

Happy Canned Food Month!
February is Canned Food Month and Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee is always thankful to have a variety of canned food available for clients.

UPDATE on SNAP Eligibility and Benefits
In December 2020, Congress passed the latest Covid relief package, which expanded food benefit programs allocating $13 billion to SNAP.

Additional Resources For Your Clients
There are many additional local services and assistance available to your clients.