NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — One of the biggest food banks in Middle Tennessee is in desperate need of funds after federal cuts to its annual budget.

The cuts could also have a direct impact on multiple Middle Tennessee neighborhoods.

Nourish Food Bank said it spends a little more than $40,000 a month to keep their three buildings running along with all of their food programs.

Executive Director Norman Hanks told News 2 they have about $40,000 left in their bank account.

The three locations serve Smyrna and Murfreesboro in Rutherford County and the Glencliff area of Nashville.

Nourish feeds over 2 million people a year, or 3,500 people a month, which is 73,000 meals a month.

However, Hanks said their resources have been cut by about 15%.

To make up for the loss, Nourish recently launched a social media campaign, asking 1,000 people to donate $100 dollars to help build up their bank.

According to Hanks, it isn't a permanent solution, but it would help them survive for now.

"We have about a month left that we can afford to keep feeding folks and keeping our neighbors fed before we have to start looking at other options," Hanks said.

If you want to help the food bank, click here.

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