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.

Simply select your county and you can find local food distribution and volunteer opportunities, contribute directly with food or financial donations, and access communication assets for houses of worship and organizations.

Multiple state departments have also been working to help families that will lose SNAP benefits in November.

The TN Department of Human Services has partnered with several state departments to identify resources for residents who may be facing food insecurity.

The Tennessee Department of Agriculture will continue to administer the emergency food assistance program.

Older adults and adults with physical disabilities enrolled in TennCare’s Choices program will also continue to receive a daily meal delivery. If you need help requesting this benefit, reach out to your health plan provider.

TennCare’s Community Compass website can also connect you with local organizations offering free or low-cost services such as medical care, food assistance, job training, and more.

Amid the shutdown, TDHS will continue to process SNAP renewals and applications.

Any remaining benefits on an EBT card from previous months may still be accessed in November.

Governor Lee says the longer democrats wait to reopen the government, the more delays residents can expect.

List of available resources:

• https://communitycompass.tn.gov/food/food-pantry–jackson-tn?postal=38301
• https://www.tn.gov/agriculture/department/tennessee-agriculture-interactive-data/the-emergency-food-assistance-program.html
• https://www.tn.gov/humanservices/information-and-resources/tdhs-resource-library/community-resources.html
• https://www.tn.gov/content/dam/tn/human-services/documents/West%20TN%20Food%20Resources.pdf
• https://www.feedtn.org/https://www.midsouthfoodbank.org/find-food

Click here to read the full press release from the Governor’s office.

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