MemphisCares
United Way of the Mid-South and the Community Foundation of Greater Memphis, in partnership with Mayor Paul Young and the City of Memphis, have joined forces to launch MemphisCares, a community fund to support families experiencing food insecurity.
As of November 1st, 167,000 Memphis and Shelby County residents’ supplemental food benefits (SNAP) will be suspended due to the federal government shutdown. The MemphisCares Fund will provide much-needed support for the Mid-South Food Bank and other local pantries, while also directly assisting individual SNAP recipients.
United Way of the Mid-South, the Community Foundation of Greater Memphis, and the City of Memphis have each committed funds to this effort. Early supporters also include FedEx, the Frederick W. Smith Family, State Representative Justin Pearson, and the Hyde Family Foundation.
Text MemphisCares to 40403
“Memphis cannot succeed if the basic needs of Memphians are not met. In this extraordinary moment, we’re proud to stand with our partners to ensure every family has the opportunity—and the nourishment—they need to thrive.”
~ Barbara Hyde, Chair and CEO, Hyde Family Foundation
To support local food pantries or donate to SNAP recipients join MemphisCares.
“Our family is honored to join FedEx in helping to ensure our neighbors have food on the table. Memphis is home, and we stand with our community.”
~ Diane Smith
For additional resources across the state of Tennessee, visit FeedTN.
The City of Memphis is making a significant financial investment of $500k to support this effort and strengthen food access infrastructure for families. Click here for more information.