Jackson community ‘blessed’ by social media project
JACKSON, Tenn. — Social media is helping to spread the love in Jackson amid a difficult year for all.
Jackson resident Allison Shipp had an idea to give back to community members through blessing boxes, where non-perishable food and other necessities are donated for those in need.
To get the word out, Shipp created a Facebook group called Give Back Jack Blessing Boxes, providing guidelines for donating and locations of boxes.
Group members manage 13 official “Give Back Jack” wooden blessing boxes located throughout Jackson and Madison County, with more locations in the works.
The group began with a few of Shipp’s close friends, but has since grown to over 1,000 members.
Locations:
1. Area Relief Ministries
West Alley near the corner of Hopkins2. Hands Up! Preschool
185 Greenfield Dr., Jackson, TN 383053. Englewood
2267 N. Highland Ave., Jackson, TN 383054. JACOA
900 E. Chester St., Jackson, TN 383015. Rolling Acres
300 Rolling Acres Dr., Jackson, TN 383056. The Salvation Army
125 Allen Ave., Jackson, TN 383017. Lane College
369 Lane Ave., Jackson, TN 383018. Lambuth Memorial United Methodist Church
160 Campbell St., Jackson, TN 383019. Kidz First Child Development Center
197 Cheyenne Dr., Jackson, TN 3830510. Bombshell Studio
2714 N. Highland Ave., Jackson, TN 3830511. Lifeline Blood Services
183 Sterling Farm Dr., Jackson, TN 3830512. Maximum Health & Fitness
51 Southcreek Dr., Jackson, TN 3830113. Lawrence-Sorensen Funeral Home
403 E Baltimore St., Jackson, TN 38301 (back parking lot on E. Main St., next to The Ned and across from the Greyhound Station)Others in the works:
14. Humboldt, TN – several locations TBD
15. Malesus area
16. Bypass and Carriage House, near Old Country Store
17. First Assembly of God – 1027 West Forest Ave.
18. Jackson State Community College (JSCC)
Other local Blessing Box locations (Note: These are not affiliated with Give Back Jack, but they are still very much appreciated and supported.):
A. First Methodist – Downtown Jackson, TN (200 S. Church St., Jackson, TN 38301)
B. St. Nicholas Orthodox Church (419 Old Humboldt Rd, Jackson, TN 38305)
C. The Hangout For Teens Inc (135 Bemis Ln, Jackson, TN 38301)
For more information, click here to check out the group.
