This Tennessee school is stepping up to feed local families cut off from SNAP

By , Chalkbeat Tennessee Updated: November 07, 2025 4:00 AM CT | Published: November 07, 2025 4:00 AM CT

Winchester Elementary opened its food pantry in March. The government shutdown means more Memphis families are going to the school for food.

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Bri Hatch

Bri Hatch covers Memphis-Shelby County Schools for Chalkbeat Tennessee.


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