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Tennessee Department of Human Services Announces New Proposed Investment in Summer Food Service Program to Reach Families in Underserved Counties
Friday, February 14, 2025 | 02:41pm
NASHVILLE– Today, the Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS) announced the Lee Administration’s new proposed investment of $3 million to reach families in need. If approved by the Tennessee General Assembly, the department will provide a $120 one-time payment to eligible children in SNAP and TANF households in underserved or unserved counties identified by the Summer Food Service Program.
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