Knoxville Biz Ticker: BlueCross Foundation providing $250,000 to Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee
The Knoxville News-Sentinel 12/30/2020 Knoxville News Sentinel
BlueCross Foundation providing $250,000 to Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. The BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee Foundation is giving $250,000 to Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee to help meet the needs of community members affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. This gift provides additional support following the $500,000 the foundation awarded to Second Harvest in March.
Food banks across the state have been facing increased demand since the onset of the
pandemic, as many Tennesseans turn to them for support. While many organizations have been able to sustain operations throughout 2020, donations are leveling off and the beginning of 2021 remains uncertain.
[December 29, 2020]
BlueCross Foundation Providing $1.75 Million to Tennessee Food Banks
The BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee Foundation is giving a total of $1.75 million to six Tennessee food banks to help meet the needs of community members affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
This gift provides additional support following the $3.25 million the foundation awarded to these food banks in March, bringing the total to $5 million in 2020.
Food banks across the state have been facing increased demand since the onset of the pandemic, as many Tennesseans turn to them for support. While many organizations have been able to sustain operations throughout 2020, donations are leveling off and the beginning of 2021 remains uncertain.