NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — People across the country are keeping the sacred promise to always remember the victims of 9/11, including volunteers right here at home.

Hundreds of volunteers packed Nissan Stadium to pack boxes full of meals to honor the victims through service. Organizers said the event was designed to reflect the spirit of unity that emerged in the aftermath of the 2001 attacks.

"This day 24 years ago so horrific, so tragic a day that will live in infamy and what came from this was 9/11 day of service and this is an opportunity to give back with neighbors and friends," said Tractor Supply Foundation's Marti Skold-Jordan.

The volunteers packed more than 200,000 meals that will be donated to Second Harvest Food Bank.

"Unfortunately the need continues to grow with inflation

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