It'd been a long day for Renée Ransom who, with friends Shunta Glass and Foreeta Yarbrough, had packed lunches and fed nearly 100 children. The three women sat in the fellowship hall at Collins Chapel C.M.E. – Yarbrough said Pastor Marie Bonds welcomed them to use the facility to distribute food – quietly waiting for the last few people to stop by. And as they waited, they … [Read more...] about The good stuff: Locals coming together to feed children during Coronavirus quarantine
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Tipton County Schools will provide free meals for students on select days
Tipton County Schools will be providing free meals for students at six sites, the board announced Monday afternoon. The meals will be provided March 18-20 and March 30-31 at six sites Austin Peay Elementary, Brighton Elementary, Covington High School, Drummonds Elementary, Munford Elementary and the Boys & Girls Club in Covington. The drive-thru event will take place from … [Read more...] about Tipton County Schools will provide free meals for students on select days
Here’s where you can donate, or pick up, food in Tipton County
Many local organizations are collecting and distributing food as a response to closures, cancellations and the desire to ensure everyone is fed. Here are local food drives – where you can help or receive help – while COVID-19 closures are affecting the local area. This list will be updated as new information is shared. Atoka United Methodist is collecting food. Here's more … [Read more...] about Here’s where you can donate, or pick up, food in Tipton County
