Kat Crawford

Judy Trezvant is a hero to the residents of Johnson County for running a local food bank. Judy Trezvant is a 53 year-old divorcee and lives in Corinth. Judy is a registered nurse, but a 2008 car accident keeps her from practicing. She started the food bank on her own and funded it with the money from her part-time job as a receptionist. Johnson County is comprised of mostly rural and low-income families. The unemployment rate is 10.5%, so the food bank is a blessing to the community. Judy began the food bank, officially named the "Raising Hope Food Pantry", five months ago. The food bank supplies staple foods, such as bread, milk, and meat. The inspiration for the food bank came from her own personal struggle of being a single parent trying to support two children. Judy shared that she “made a promise to God if he could help me, I would help others in return”. Fulfilling her promise to God, Judy now helps about 70 families a week. “Judy is a hero. She is always trying to help other people”, explained frequent food bank visitor Helen Gibbs. Helen is a retired clerk who struggles to support her family and relies on the food bank. The community views Judy as a hero, however Judy insists she is “only doing what God has instructed us all to do. I give all my glory to God”.

The food bank is currently located at 213 Maple St. in Harmontown. The building was leased to Judy rent-free, but the business next door is expanding and will require the entire building. Judy has until July 15^th to move out of the building. Judy is currently looking for a new location and assured the people that, “we will not close up”. Judy plans to move the food bank into her own home until they find a new location.