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Lebanon groups hold school supply drive for grandparents raising grandchildren in Wilson County
By Robb Coles at NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate)
· July 12, 2026
· 3 min read
A back-to-school supply drive is underway in Lebanon aimed at helping grandfamilies grandparents, aunts, uncles, and family friends raising children get the supplies they need for the new school year.The Jimmy Floyd Family Center, along with organizers including Jenny Sanders with Foster 180 an...
Key takeaway "$300 to get all the supplies that they need for school nowadays," Sanders said.
Why this matters in The Nashville
The school supply drive in Lebanon for grandfamilies in Wilson County reveals a significant need in the community that may have gone unnoticed. With an estimated 1,200 grandfamilies in Wilson County, the demand for resources and support is substantial. The fact that these family members are not part of the foster care system means they may not be aware of the available resources, making initiatives like this supply drive crucial. The Jimmy Floyd Family Center's effort to not only provide school supplies but also connect grandfamilies with other resources in the community is a step in the right direction. As the event approaches, it will be worth watching how the community responds to the call for donations and whether this supply drive can be replicated in other parts of the Nashville area to support grandfamilies in need. The success of this event could pave the way for more targeted support for grandfamilies in the region.
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Category: schools ·
Published: July 12, 2026 ·
Source: NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate) ·
Reading time: 3 min
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