NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — Hundreds of Nashville families faced food insecurity this week after losing federal assistance, prompting local churches to step in with emergency food distribution.

Lois Hill shuffled through a three-hour line at Mt. Bethel Missionary Baptist Church for food box and some essential items.

"A lot it really helps a lot, they put 16 dollars on my food stamp card but I'm like $16 dollars, what can I get with that," Hill said.

Hill, who helps care for her grandchildren, was among more than 800 people who received food boxes, toys, toiletries and diapers from the church distribution.

"They like that one," Hill said, selecting items while thinking of the children she supports.

"I have them a lot they don't live with me but I help out it takes a village to raise a ch

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