The shutdown of the federal government is now tied with the longest running government shutdown in history—so the City of Clarksville is informing residents on what resources are available for those in need.
The best way to keep up with resources and organizations willing to help is to go online to the City of Clarksville website, which includes a list of local food pantries, a ling to Second Harvest Food Bank’s Food Finder application and information on ways to donate or volunteer to the efforts.
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…