2023 United We Feed Drive: Nov. 1 - Nov. 30

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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) defines food insecurity as a lack of consistent access to enough food for an active, healthy life

According to Feeding America:

  • In 2021, 17,600 Sumner County residents (9.1%) experienced food insecurity.
  • 57% of those who faced food insecurity in Sumner county in 2021 were "estimated to be above the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) threshold" which means they made more than 130% of the Federal Poverty Level and did not qualify for public assistance to feed their families.  (At United Way, we know them as ALICE.)
  • "In 2022, 49 million people turned to food banks and community programs for help putting food on the table."

You can help United Way of Sumner County meet the needs of hungry neighbors.  We are collecting canned goods and non-perishable foods to be distributed to our partner agencies that provide food for people in need.  

Donate items:  (See tab for drop-off locations.)

  1. Canned goods
  2. Non-perishable food items.
  3. You can also shop our Amazon list of items and have them delivered straight to our office.

Donate money to help purchase food for hungry neighbors:

  1. Pay by credit card.
  2. Pay by check.

Participate:

  1. Sign-up to have your company serve as a public drop-off location for United We Feed Drive donations.
    • We'll add your company to our list of sites where the public can bring donations.
    • You can help promote the event at your location and encourage customers/clients to bring donations, as well. 
    • We'll supply posters/flyers for you to copy and attach to your collection container and/or to hang at your business, in windows, on bulletin boards, etc., so you can let the public know you are accepting donations on our behalf.  (You provide the collection container- any large box or tub will work.)
  2. Conduct an internal collection campaign at your company and encourage employees to participate.
    • We'll supply posters/flyers for you to copy and attach to your collection container and/or to hang at your business, on bulletin boards, in the breakroom, at the water cooler, on doors, etc., so you can remind employees you are collecting donations on our behalf. (You provide the collection container- any large box or tub will work.)

Contact toni@unitedwaysumner.org to sign-up to be a public drop-off location or to conduct an internal collection campaign.

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Gallatin Chamber of Commerce
118 W. Main St.
Gallatin, TN  37066
Hours:  Monday through Friday
9am - 4pm 

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Gallatin City Hall

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132 West Main St.
Gallatin, TN 37066
Hours: Monday through Friday
8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

 

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Gallatin Fire Department
119 Chief Billy Crook Blvd.
Gallatin, TN  37066
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Publix Store #1739
211 Maharris Dr.
Gallatin, TN  37066
Hours:  Monday - Sunday
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Regions Bank
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1140 Nashville Pike
Gallatin, TN  37066
Hours:  Monday through Thursday
8:30am - 4pm
Friday 8:30am-5pm
Saturday 9am-12pm
Bank will be closed on 11/11 for Veteran's Day

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Regions Bank
285 E Main St
Gallatin, TN  37066
Hours:  Monday through Thursday
8:30am - 4pm
Friday 8:30am-5pm

 

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United Way of Sumner County
1531 Hunt Club Blvd., Suite 110
Gallatin, TN  37066
615-461-8371
Please call ahead for drop off availability.

 

We are still seeking businesses who would be willing to serve as drop-off locations in Goodlettsville.  If your company, would be willing, please contact toni@unitedwaysumner.org.

 

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Bank of Tennessee
165 Indian Lake Blvd, Suite 107
Hendersonville, TN  37075
Hours:  Monday through Friday
8am - 4pm

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Hendersonville City Hall
101 Maple Dr. N.
Hendersonville, TN  37075
Hours:  Monday through Friday
8am - 4:30pm

 

 

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Publix Store #119
110 Indian Lake Blvd.
Hendersonville, TN  37075
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7am - 9pm
 

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Regions Bank
249 E. Main St.
Hendersonville, TN  37075
Hours:  Monday through Thursday
9am - 4pm
Friday 9am-5pm
Saturday 9am-12pm
Bank will be closed on 11/11 for Veteran's Day

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Regions Bank
1042 Glenbrook Way
Hendersonville, TN  37075
Hours:  Monday through Thursday
9am - 4pm
Friday 9am-5pm
Saturday 9am-12pm
Bank will be closed on 11/11 for Veteran's Day

 

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Truist
221 East Main St.
Hendersonville, TN  37075
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9am - 4pm
Friday, 9am - 6pm
Saturday, 9am - 1pm

 

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Sumner County Family YMCA
102 Bluegrass Commons Blvd.
Hendersonville, TN  37075
Hours:  Monday through Thursday
5am - 9pm
Friday, 5am - 8pm
Saturday, 7am - 6pm
Sunday, 12pm - 6pm

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Portland Chamber of Commerce
106 Main St.
Portland, TN  37148
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1126 Hwy 52 East
Westmoreland, TN  37186
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White House Chamber of Commerce
412 TN-76
White House, TN  37188
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