'We Need More': Second Harvest Says State Funding for Food Banks Is Insufficient

'We need more': Second Harvest says state funding for food banks is insufficient

MARYVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Second Harvest of East Tennessee is working to fill the gap left by SNAP and feed East Tennessee families. Governor Bill Lee announced that the state will give $5 million in emergency funding to food banks statewide. Second Harvest of East Tennessee Chief Marketing Officer Michael Torano said that every dollar counts, but the organization needs more dollars to feed everyone. Knoxville food drives grow as families f…

Tennessee food banks to get $5M in state funding, governor says

Food banks in Tennessee will soon benefit from $5 million in state funding, according to Tennessee Governor Bill Lee.

Gov. Bill Lee to give additional $5M in new state funding for food banks

Grants will be allocated based on SNAP populations in each region.

$5 million in state funding going to food banks across Tennessee

Gov. Bill Lee said the grants will be given based on SNAP populations in each region.