ABOUT US
Food to the Rescue was the vision of Local Community Activist, Ashley Swann. After learning there were children who do not eat while on school breaks she knew she had to do something. With that Food to the Rescue was born. The multi-denominational Christian organization is now comprised of local churches, business, and citizens of Putnam County working together to make sure no child in the community is hungry.
The program officially launched with 8 families in the summer of 2017 and quickly grew to over 350 children by the years end. They currently serve around 650 kids in Putnam County.
FTTR branched into Overton County in March of 2023 with the help of local, Meg Burr, and are now serving 365 kids in Overton Co alone.
They are now serving over 1000 children between the two counties six times a year!
Want to help? Find out how to partner with FTTR by visiting the link below!
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Mission Statement
Food to the Rescue is a Christian Organization that aims to remove the negative impacts of hunger and empower a child to get the most out of life. Our volunteers and our recipients are our efforts to be like Jesus and show our love "Love in Action."
1 John 3:18, "Let us love not with words or speech, but with actions and in truth."
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Food to the Rescue is a registered non-profit organization with the State of Tennessee and is Tax Code Exempt Under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code