US EditionTN launches website for food resources amid SNAP shutdown
FeedTN.org links Tennesseans to food aid and volunteering amid SNAP benefit loss for November, affecting over 40 million nationwide, officials said.
- Thursday, Governor Bill Lee announced the launch of FeedTN.org in KNOXVILLE, Tenn to connect Tennesseans with food distributions, donations and volunteer opportunities.
- The federal government shutdown began on October 1, and the U.S. House of Representatives passed a continuing resolution in September, but Democrats in the House and Senate rejected it repeatedly.
- A coalition of more than 300 nonprofit and faith-based leaders across all 95 counties is coordinating daily under the Governor's Faith Based and Community Initiative to identify needs and mobilize rapid response.
- Starting Nov. 1, SNAP recipients are expected to lose benefits as the U.S. Department of Agriculture says SNAP lacks sufficient funding for November, though prior-month balances on EBT cards remain usable.
- Tennessee officials note the state cannot load dollars onto federally operated EBT cards while more than 40 million Americans rely on SNAP amid a Senate filibuster led by Sen. Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y.
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Tennessee Governor Launches Platform To Help Plug SNAP Gap
Image Credit: Alan Wooten / The Center Square The Center Square [By Alan Wooten] – Tennessee families impacted by the pending loss on Saturday of food assistance caused by the federal government shutdown have been provided additional resource possibilities in a one-stop location by second-term Tennessee Republican Gov. Bill Lee. The governor’s office has launched FeedTN.org, a platform with connections and opportunities for those able to help se…
State department says it doesn't have immediate resources to help Tennesseans receive SNAP funding
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Online resource launched in Tennessee addressing food insecurity
JACKSON, Tenn. — As SNAP benefits are expected to pause on November 1, Governor Bill Lee announces statewide resources available to Tennesseans. More than 690,000 Tennesseans will be affected by the end of SNAP funding. Many are worried about how they will feed not only themselves, but their families. Thursday, Governor Lee announced the launch of feedtn.org. It’s a platform that connects residents with resources and opportunities to serve. Simp…
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Governor launches platform to help plug SNAP gap
(The Center Square) – Tennessee families impacted by the pending loss on Saturday of food assistance caused by the federal government shutdown have been provided additional resource possibilities in a one-stop location by second-term Tennessee Republican Gov. Bill Lee.
TN launches website for food resources amid SNAP shutdown
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Gov. Bill Lee announced Thursday Tennessee has launched a website to connect residents with nutritional resources and volunteer opportunities amid the federal government shutdown. Tennesseans can now visit FeedTN.org to connect with resources and opportunities to serve. By entering your zip code, Tennesseans can find: Find local food distribution and volunteer opportunities Contribute directly with food donations or fi…
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