In what perhaps is a sign of continuing tough economic times, Cannon County residents turned out in droves Wednesday for a free food giveaway.
 
The two-hour event, held at the Justin Pemberton Memorial Arena,  was sponsored by the Cannon County REACH Afterschool Programs and Second Harvest Food Bank.

Inmates from the Cannon County Jail, working under the supervision of Sheriff Darrell Young and Jail Administrator Jim Brown, loaded the food into cars as recipients drove through the arena.

To donate money or volunteer time to the Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee, visit http://www.secondharvestmidtn.org/