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The leaves are changing colors, meals are being shared, and we’ve noticed a renewed sense of togetherness as the year draws to a close. Here at Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee, this time of year also means reflecting on our blessings.

There are a variety of reasons that may keep people from accessing food banks or pantries — uncertainty of where to go, concern over qualifications or paperwork — but it’s clear that the stigma around food-bank usage is one factor preventing people from utilizing the resources they need.