Nashville’s unemployment rate rose from around 3% last Fall to a brutal 15% now during Covid19.
Many families that have never needed a food bank before are seeking assistance for weekly groceries now
Many families, especially the elderly, may be self conscious or have fear around going to a food bank or store
Our food distributions bring drive up food right into convenient neighborhood locations
No one has to do anything to qualify for food except drive up
We are helping people from all socio-economic backgrounds – Out of work musicians, crew, venue support, ticket takers, hospitality, tourism – so many industries that Nashville runs on
These distributions also help families impacted by tornadoes this year.
Nashville has truly experienced a double whammy with major natural disaster and pandemic occurring together
1 in 6 children in Tennessee struggles with hunger (especially while out of school/summer time)
We give healthy food (along with some treats) sourced from Middle Tennessee farms and rescued from Nashville grocery stores and restaurants. Food is also purchased from Second Harvest
