The Junior Leagues of Bristol, Kingsport, and Johnson City will hold their 34th annual food drive at 15 Food City locations on Saturday, April 6. The Food Drive will benefit Second Harvest Food Bank of Northeast Tennessee and Feeding Southwest Virginia. Food City has co-sponsored and promoted the food drive every year.

The local Junior Leagues work together annually to help end food insecurity due to the increased need for food in our region. Our Junior Leagues are important because they provide women with the tools and resources to become effective leaders and make a meaningful impact in their communities. Junior League members encourage everyone to get involved in hunger relief by participating. Pre-made bags will be available for purchase at Food City for only $15 and other donations can be dropped off at participating locations on April 6, 2024. This year's goal is to collect 20,000 pounds of food.

Second Harvest Food Bank of Northeast Tennessee and Feeding Southwest Virginia, members of Feeding America, will receive food donations from store locations in their respective regions. The Food Banks will distribute this donated food through agency partners and direct service programs.

The Junior League is an organization of women committed to promoting volunteerism, developing the potential of women, and improving communities through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Its purpose is exclusively educational and charitable. Junior Leagues reach out to women of all races, religions, and national origins who demonstrate an interest in and commitment to volunteerism.

In addition to donating to the food drive, you can also help by making a monetary donation to your local food bank. More information is available at www.netfoodbank.org and www.faswva.org.