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The Sumner County Food Bank in Gallatin all but dries up in donations this time of year, and this year is no exception.
And worse, more than 1,000 residents are in danger of going without enough food over the next few months.
It has been a tough period for the food bank. The number of residents in need of food has increased by about 13 percent with donations down by 80 percent, said James Gill, pastor of Liberty Baptist Church and director of the organization.
Aside from food, the organization also needs monetary donations to purchase items from the Second Harvest Food Bank in Nashville. Gill said there are several food items, such as peanut butter, jelly, tuna, pasta and sauce, pancake mix and syrup, that have become too expensive to purchase, even at Second Harvest.
The Sumner County Food Bank gives food boxes to around 1,200 residents each year. Their food giveaway is on the third Tuesday of every month.
And worse, more than 1,000 residents are in danger of going without enough food over the next few months.
It has been a tough period for the food bank. The number of residents in need of food has increased by about 13 percent with donations down by 80 percent, said James Gill, pastor of Liberty Baptist Church and director of the organization.
Aside from food, the organization also needs monetary donations to purchase items from the Second Harvest Food Bank in Nashville. Gill said there are several food items, such as peanut butter, jelly, tuna, pasta and sauce, pancake mix and syrup, that have become too expensive to purchase, even at Second Harvest.
The Sumner County Food Bank gives food boxes to around 1,200 residents each year. Their food giveaway is on the third Tuesday of every month.
Tuesday, March 19 2013, 07:55 AM CDT
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