(SMYRNA, TN) Because of the pandemic, the Town of Smyrna has decided to cancel the 2020 Christmas Parade, however they will continue with the food drive from November 1st through December 6th that benefits Nourish Food Bank.

Smyrna Mayor Mary Esther Reed and Town Manager Brian Hercules commented . . .

So much of an increase in the need, that Nourish Foodbank estimates they will serve 1-million meals this year, as compared to 400-thousand in 2019.

Hercules stressed, "We need our community to rally around this cause now more than ever. No family should experience hunger or food insecurity. There are two drop-off points: one is in Santa's sleigh in front of the Smyrna Town Hall, and the other is the 3-Star Tennessee truck that is in front of the Smyrna Event Center. 

82,384 non-perishable food items were collected in the 2019 Town of Smyrna Food Drive.  Smyrna officials hope to exceed that number and provide relief to citizens in need.

“COVID-19 has placed a burden on many of our families,” noted Mayor Reed.  “Nourish Food Bank has experienced a significant increase in families asking for assistance.  Neighbor helping neighbor resonates with our citizens.  We are asking you to join us in making sure that all of our citizens have access to food and basic necessities.”

Again, anyone wishing to donate non-perishable food items, toiletries, or baby supplies may drop their donation off in two locations:  the sleigh in front of Town Hall, located at 315 South Lowry Street, or the truck in front of Smyrna Event Center, located at 100 Sam Ridley Parkway East.