MOUNT VERNON – Knox County Department of Job & Family Services paired with long-time partner Interchurch Food Pantry to distribute back-to-school vouchers for the 2022-2023 school year. 

The $100 vouchers were distributed at a variety of locations within the county. In total, 549 applications (families) were processed by JFS staff and 1,303 vouchers (children) were provided to Knox County families.

“Knox County Back to School Program has provided school supplies and clothing to children in need for over 10 years”, said Public Assistance Administrator Carla Poland. “We would like to take this opportunity to thank Interchurch for partnering with us to administrate the program and the community Partners such as First Church of the Nazarene, Saint Luke Catholic Church, Shoe Sensation and Marshalls that made this year a success.”