Delta Dental of Tennessee announced a $50,000 donation to nonprofit organizations in Tennessee focusing on COVID-19 relief efforts.
The Salvation Army Nashville Area Command and Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee's will both receive $25,000 to serve those in need during the pandemic. About 45 percent of Tennesseans reported struggling with hunger during the pandemic's early weeks, according to a survey put out by the University of Arkansas.
"The need for our services has grown nearly 50% in the past few weeks and we don't see that slowing down anytime soon. We need partners like Delta Dental to help us continue to provide food to children, families and seniors struggling with hunger," said Nancy Keil, president and CEO of Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee.
Read the full press release here.
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