CLARKSVILLE, TN – As the federal government shutdown continues to disrupt vital services, the City of Clarksville is calling on residents to lean on and lift up one another.
Military families, furloughed federal employees, and the estimated 20,000 residents who may not receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits in November are encouraged to take advantage of local food and community resources available right here at home.
The City of Clarksville provides a regularly updated webpage to help residents find support and offer assistance. The page includes:
- A list of local food pantries and community meal programs
- A link to Second Harvest Food Bank’s Food Finder app
- Information on ways to volunteer, donate, or support local nonprofits
Visit https://www.clarksvilletn.gov/1383/Community-Resources to learn more.
United Way and local nonprofits leading way
Clarksville is blessed with a powerful network of community partners who are stepping up to meet this moment. The United Way of Greater Nashville is leading local coordination efforts and providing grant opportunities to area nonprofits to help keep pantries stocked and doors open throughout the shutdown…