'Targeting the most vulnerable' Second Harvest Executive Director reacts to food distribution scam post

'Targeting the most vulnerable' Second Harvest Executive Director reacts to food distribution scam post

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Be careful when scrolling through social media, a new scam has surfaced in an East Tennessee Facebook group. The post claims to be promoting a food distribution event for families in need, but it is not what it seems. The Facebook post offers free boxes of food with items including eggs, potatoes, milk, rice, and even ribeye steak. For families struggling with food insecurity, it may sound like a lifeline but it’s a sca…