National Urban League and Tyson Foods expand hunger relief partnership
Fighting hunger in middle Tennessee is the focus of a new, two year project by The National Urban League and Tyson Foods Inc. The two organizations announced their plans to support hunger relief and awareness at a news conference in Nashville that included a 30,000 pound food donation to Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee.
“Many people believe that America has recovered from the recession, but the fact of the matter is that food banks across the country continue to experience an increase in people seeking food assistance services,” said Jaynee Day, president and CEO of Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee. “This partnership will not only help Second Harvest continue to raise awareness of hunger issues, but it will also provide a valuable resource for individuals and families to learn how to access food assistance programs and provide more nutritious meals at home.”