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Sullivan County proclaims 40th anniversary of 2nd Harvest Food Bank in Northeast Tennessee
Summary
The Sullivan County Commission read and adopted a proclamation recognizing 2nd Harvest Food Bank in Northeast Tennessee for four decades of hunger-relief work, citing regional distribution of more than 13.5 million pounds of food in the fiscal year and over 3.8 million pounds distributed in Sullivan County.
The Sullivan County Commission on July 16 issued a proclamation honoring 2nd Harvest Food Bank in Northeast Tennessee on its 40th anniversary.
A presenter read the proclamation that thanked donors, volunteers and partners and described the food bank's regional service across eight counties. The proclamation stated that during fiscal year 2026 the food bank distributed more than 13,500,000 pounds of food — the equivalent of more than 11,000,000 meals — and that in Sullivan County alone the food bank distributed more than 3,800,000 pounds.
The commission expressed appreciation for the food bank's role as a regional disaster-relief hub and its membership in the Feeding America network. Commissioners and guests congratulated the organization on its milestone anniversary.
