Year: 2025

March is National Nutrition Month®, and this year’s theme, “Food Connects Us,” highlights the powerful role that food plays in bringing people together. From learning how to prepare nutritious meals to exploring different cultural traditions, food is more than just fuel — it’s a way to share experiences, build relationships, and support overall well-being.

As Food for Kids reaches its 22nd anniversary, we’re more bittersweet than celebratory. The positive impact the program has had on East Tennessee children is without question, but the fact that the number of hungry children continues to rise is heartbreaking. That’s why from now through February 22nd, we’re asking the community for support to help us Pack the Bag to meet the growing need. Because the growing pains of childhood shouldn’t include hunger.

It’s raining in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains, but Misti and her family stay warm inside what she calls their “safe space” – a home resulting from the journey she never gave up on. Not long ago, Misti was in a very different place. Read more in January’s blog of New Beginnings.