Federal spending cuts have left Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee in Maryville with empty shelves after the USDA canceled 21 tractor-trailer shipments worth $722,000, funded by the paused Commodities Credit Corporation.

Now, the food bank is seeking community support through food drives, financial donations, or spreading awareness to restock supplies. The USDA is working to ensure food distribution but has not clarified the review process.

Those interested in supporting Second Harvest via donations can donate here: Second Harvest Donation.