It’s La Follette Medical Center’s Jars of Love Peanut Butter Drive

LAFOLLETTE, TN (SPECIAL TO WLAF)- Tennova Healthcare – La Follette Medical Center is working to fight hunger in the community by collecting peanut butter to donate to Open Arms Ministry and Food Life Services. The fourth annual Jars of Love Peanut Butter Drive runs until March 30th with collection locations at La Follette Medical Center’s main lobby. 

Tennova Healthcare collects peanut butter, because it is one of the least donated items even though it is high in nutritional value and is shelf stable. 

“Every year, Tennova Healthcare makes it a priority to give back to our community, and Jars of Love is one of our favorite ways to show that we care,” said Mark Cain, CEO, Tennova Healthcare – La Follette Medical Center. “In our community, more than 213,900 East Tennesseans experience hunger and don’t have access to enough food, which can contribute to poor health. Open Arms Ministry and Food Life Services are working to address hunger in our area, and we are proud to support their efforts, one jar of peanut butter at a time.” 

This year, Tennova Healthcare has a goal to collect more than 5,000 jars of peanut butter and other nut butters for local food banks and non-profits. (WLAF NEWS PUBLISHED-03/06/2026-6AM-PHOTO SUBMITTED)