Let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth. 1 John 3:18
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 over 450 kids in Overton Co alone.
FTTR most recently branched into Jackson County in March of 2025 with the help of local, Carlee Bean and are serving around 85 kids and growing.
They are now serving over 1000 children between the three 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."
​Ashley Swann, Founder & Director Joy McCaleb Poteet, Public Relations/Grants
Robin Twitty, Family Outreach Coordinator April Mast, Food Coordinator
Janice Wright, Co-Volunteer Coordinator Jordan Coonce, Allergy Food Coordinator
Lisa Pahl, Co-Volunteer Coordinator Serina Wells, On-site Volunteer Coordinator
Penny Peek, Overton County Coordinator Annie Talbot, Inventory Optimization
Steve Looper, Monterey Coordinator Carlee Bean, Jackson County Coordinator
The Food to the Rescue Team
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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