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Fill the Strand 2026 is a SUCCESS!
This year, our sixth, we collected more than 7,400 pounds of food and more than $40,000. Everything we collected during this event is at work as I write. AIO distributes more than 20,000 lbs of food each week and the food and funds you donated will help AIO feed the community for the next 5 weeks and get through the hardest part of the winter…
Winter 2026 Newsletter
What a year we have completed! New programs, changing safety net supports, many more people served– we are leaning into the ever-changing landscape that makes AIO a safe place, a place that has your back. I am humbled and beyond grateful to the Knox County community—anytime there has been a need, someone or some group has stepped in to help….
AIO Holiday Hours
Please NOTE our HOLIDAY HOURS: we will be closed Fridays 12/26 and ½, open Wednesdays until 3pm and Saturday’s 12/27 and 1/3 will be open as usual. THANK YOU!
Save the date for Fill the Strand!
AIO’s 2026 FILL THE STRAND with Food & Funds Event is planned for Monday, January 19th.
Food in every seat. Help for every family.
Help us get to the finish line!
All gifts made by December 31st will be matched dollar for dollar up to $21,500 thanks to our generous business sponsors.
Matching Gift Opportunity!
We need your help to make our end of year goal! Donate today and your gift will be matched, dollar-for-dollar…
Thanksgiving Week Hours
Next week we will be closing early on Wed 11/26 and will be closed on Friday 11/28th.
AIO Early Bird Challenge
Double Your Impact—Your donation will be matched Dollar-for-Dollar when you give by November 21st.
Thanksgiving Volunteer Opportunities!
We hope you find the opportunity to join AIO in helping everyone in Knox County enjoy a peaceful Thanksgiving surrounded by food, family, and friends.
Fall 2025 Newsletter
Happy Fall! Each of our lives are busy and AIO is no exception. We keep moving forward making sure we have one more bag of apples, loaf of bread, and half a dozen eggs for that last household visit of the day. We’re in the midst of another government shutdown and many will have seen the news yesterday announcing the cancellation of SNAP benefit checks for November…