It was Aubrelynn's 4th birthday when she and her mom visited one of our partner agencies to receive groceries. They were also able to pick up a birthday dessert! Aubrelynn's mom is a single mom and said she wouldn't have been able to afford a birthday cake otherwise. Thanks to your support, it was you who brightened Aubrelynn's 4th birthday! Also in this issue: Join us Saturday, March 10th for a community volunteer day! Read more inside!

Our disaster relief efforts continue! We met Trish in FL after our most recent trip to distribute food and supplies to those affected by Hurrican Irma. Trish's granddaughter was tragically murdered by a foster father and she is now determined to keep all her grandkids together, no matter the cost. She is still struggling with basic necessities, as well as issues with Hurricane Irma such as mold due to flooding. But thanks to your support of our disaster relief efforts, we were able to take food to FL and help feed Trish and countless others.

 A few days before Christmas, Community Rural Food Delivery held a food distribution. The first man in line to receive food had actually walked nearly 2 miles in the cold and misting rain to get food for his family for Christmas. Thanks to your support, this man and his family (and countless others!) were able to have Christmas dinner.

Dancing With The Nashville Stars, our annual fundraising banquet, raised enough funds to provide enough food for ONE MILLION MEALS! We can't thank our 2017 celebrity dancers enough for this victory in hunger relief! Also in this issue of Breaking Bread, an update on our Thanksgiving project and disaster relief efforts! 

Your support of Feed America First helps us supply food for elderly women like Linda who is helping raise her great-grandchildren. Every $1 to Linda is important, and even having to spend a few extra dollars to renew her tags means she might not have enough left over for groceries. Learn more about Linda and her family, as well as an update on our Houston disaster relief efforts, in this issue of Breaking Bread!

Our hurricane disaster relief efforts are underway! We have so many individuals, churches, and businesses to thank for coming together and helping us in our efforts. We are so thankful to be a part of this community! Click below to read more. 

We have plenty of news to share in this issue of Breaking Bread! We hope everyone joins us at the Stacy B. Windrow 5k on September 16th. We also announced our 2017 Dancing With The Nashville Stars cast, and have begun Hurricane Harvey hunger relief efforts!

Read a recent story about how a single red bell pepper had a huge impact in the life of one of our neighbors in need. Also in this issue: recent blessings and volunteer groups, Hunger Free Tennessee t-shirts for sale, and save the date for the 2017 Stacy B. Windrow 5k benefiting Feed America First!

It's only thanks to your support throughout the years that our new warehouse was made possible! We recently celebrated with a ribbon cutting ceremony and open house. Read about the day and see pictures in this issue of Breaking Bread, our monthly newsletter! Also: The EXIT Realty Smart Car Race proceeds provided enough for 105,000 meals!

We recently met Brenda at one of our partner agencies. Brenda's husband is disabled with back problems and recent heart attacks. They are also raising their 7-year-old grandson. Learn about how your donations help their family in our latest issue of Breaking Bread!