Mayor Jacobs and Others to Host Canned Food Drive on Saturday

KNOXVILLE, Tenn.— Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs, Mission of Hope, and Knoxville Wholesale Furniture have teamed up to host a canned food drive this Saturday, Oct. 5, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Knoxville Wholesale Furniture Clearance Center, located at 7428 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37919.

“This food drive is an opportunity for our community to come together and support our neighbors who are facing challenging circumstances,” said Mayor Jacobs.

Mayor Jacobs’ office added: “After speaking with many East Tennessee county mayors, we have learned that the main need by far is water. We would like to emphasize water collection for the food drive on Saturday. Food donations will still be accepted and dispersed throughout the affected counties, but the number one need is water.”

The event will accept only canned goods, bottled waters, and non-perishable items. Please check expiration dates before donating. Mayor Jacobs and other volunteers will be on-site to collect donations and ensure that all contributions are properly distributed to the flood victims.

“Every contribution, no matter how small, will make a significant difference,” Mayor Jacobs added.