JAMESTOWN, Tenn. — Mission of Hope is organizing a food distribution event where families in Fentress County will be able to collect some of the items they need to prepare hot meals.
Volunteers will also be giving away hygiene items and first-aid kits during the event. It is scheduled for March 25 at the Fentress County Fairgrounds, in Jamestown.
Mission of Hope said it will be in a drive-thru format, where families can pull their cars up to the event and volunteers will load them with supplies and food before leaving, never having to exit their vehicles.
Organizers also said they are still looking for volunteers to help with the event. Anyone interested in volunteering can call the Mission of Hope office at 865-584-7571 for more information. They can also email Mission of Hope at volunteer@missionofhope.org.
The organization serves communities across Southern Appalachia through a variety of programs, such as resource distributions and college scholarships. It also provides school supplies for students in the region who otherwise may not be able to afford them.