Tennessee Summer Nutrition Initiative funds to reach underserved families starting June 13


Underserved families in 15 Tennessee counties will be getting a little extra money through the state’s summer nutrition initiative.

The Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS) announced this week that families can get up to an extra $120.

The one-time payment will be available to families in 15 counties,  including Rhea and Sequatchie counties.

The money will be available for children ages 5-18. Eligible households do not need to apply for anything.

TDHS says the payments will be loaded onto existing EBT starting June 13.

The full list the counties that will be a part of this initiative are listed below:

  • Benton, Carroll, Carter, Cocke, Fayette, Grainger, Houston, Humphreys, Johnson, Lauderdale, Marshall, Moore, Rhea, Sequatchie, or Sumner Counties.

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