KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee is launching a new program aimed at helping fill bellies across the region: Hunger Action Month.

The month-long campaign will see the food bank raise awareness of hunger in its 18-county service area. A news release from Second Harvest said the campaign was spurred by a rising prices.

“With the rising cost of living continuing to present hardships for neighbors across our service area, now is a crucial time to support Second Harvest,” the food bank said.

Those interested in participating can follow a few of the following recommendations from Second Harvest:

Host a food drive. Second Harvest has asked anyone who can to gather friends, family or coworkers to support the food bank.

Volunteer. Second Harvest is looking

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