24-02-2025
Second Harvest campaign raises enough for 136K bags of food
MARYVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee announced their annual 'Pack the Bag' campaign had raised enough money to provide more than 136,000 bags of kid-friendly food to local children.
Second Harvest's 'Food for Kids' program will provide weekly food bags for more than 15,000 students across 18 counties, to help them get through the weekend. A spokesperson for Second Harvest explained that this program is free, relying on support from the community.
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'I am truly inspired by the outpouring of support we received for this year's Pack the Bag campaign,' said Elaine Streno, the executive director of Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee. 'Thanks to our amazing sponsors and community partners, we're able to provide more than 15,000 children with the meals they need to thrive, and I couldn't be more grateful for everyone who helped make this possible.'
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