FOOD PANTRIES
compiled list of all local food pantries/free fridges.
if you/your org wish to be included in/removed from this list, please contact acorn.dir@protonmail.com.
east tn
3800 dayton blvd - (423)877-2881
first & third thursday 4:30-6:00pm
non-profit ministry hosted by red bank united methodist church with church, business and non-profit partners from around the chattanooga.
4328 e emory rd - (865)922-2322
last tuesday of the month 6-6:30pm
will stay longer than alotted time if needed. also provide diapers.
7753 oak ridge hwy. - (865)690-1060
monday 1-2pm, wednesday 6:30-7:30pm
also offer some assistance with gas, utilities, and clothing upon request/need.
student union 376c 1502 cumberland ave - (865)974-3179
every monday-friday 11am-6pm, every sunday 12-4pm
for utk students, faculty, and staff only. housed alongside smokey's closet, which provides free clothes.
3800 mlk jr. ave. - (865)524-8040
third and fourth thursday (besides holidays) 4-5pm
can provide some clothing. only 2 families allowed per vehicle.
824 melrose place - (865)236-1235
every tuesday september-may 4-6pm
primarily for students, staff, and faculty of utk, but no one is turned away.
4329 e emory rd. - (865)567-4699
second tuesday every month 6-7pm, fourth saturday 10-11am
require a phone number. located at cross roads presbyterian.
100 13th st. - (865)637-8172
every tuesday, thursday, & saturday 8am-6pm
must apply and verify name and address to receive aid. also offers counseling, limited medical services, financial assistance, and more.
1524 western ave - (865)524-1689
every wednesday 5-6pm
drive-through.