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31 places

    Some safety programs do not share an address, so they are not on the map. They are listed under Safety below.

    Food pantries and meals20

    Maryville

    Brown Food Pantry

    Food pantry, a Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee partner.

    Hours
    9 to 11 AM, 2nd and 4th Saturday (1st and 3rd Saturday in December). Only serves Blount County, please bring proof of address
    Address
    309 E Broadway Ave, Maryville, TN 37804

    Call first. Hours come from the Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee's own list. Please call to confirm before you go.

    Checked October 9, 2026. Source: Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee pantry map.Suggest an update
    Maryville

    Chilhowee Baptist Assoc.

    Food pantry, a Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee partner.

    Hours
    Monday & Wednesday 10:30 AM or 12:30 PM Appt Only, Tuesday 10 AM to 12:30 PM Appt Only, and Thursday 4:30 PM or 6:30 PM Appt Only. Must live in Blount Co., bring current mail and ID. Appointments preferred. Clothing by appointment on MW at 12:30 PM. Food given by appt ONLY: Call 1st
    Address
    1905 E Broadway Ave, Maryville, TN 37804

    Call first. Hours come from the Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee's own list. Please call to confirm before you go.

    Checked October 9, 2026. Source: Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee pantry map.Suggest an update
    Townsend

    Church of the Cove

    Food pantry, a Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee partner.

    Hours
    9 to 11 AM 1st Saturday of the month (2nd Saturday if holiday weekend). Serves Blount County residents only
    Address
    642 Wears Valley Rd, Townsend, TN 37882

    Call first. Hours come from the Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee's own list. Please call to confirm before you go.

    Checked October 9, 2026. Source: Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee pantry map.Suggest an update
    Alcoa

    Community Food Connection

    Food pantry, a Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee partner.

    Hours
    10 AM to 12 PM every Monday and Satuday, 10 AM to 2 PM on Wednesdays, and 5 to 7 PM every Thursday. Open to veterans every 3rd Saturday from 2 to 4 PM. Also provides diapers, hygiene items. Serves residents of Blount County, please bring ID.
    Address
    137 N Calderwood St, Alcoa, TN 37701

    Call first. Hours come from the Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee's own list. Please call to confirm before you go.

    Checked October 9, 2026. Source: Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee pantry map.Suggest an update
    Maryville

    Fairview Church Ministry

    Food pantry, a Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee partner.

    Hours
    9 to 11:30 AM every Wednesday. Offer help with clothing
    Address
    2508 Old Niles Ferry Rd, Maryville, TN 37803

    Call first. Hours come from the Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee's own list. Please call to confirm before you go.

    Checked October 9, 2026. Source: Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee pantry map.Suggest an update
    Louisville

    Louisville Christian Assistance Center

    Food pantry, a Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee partner.

    Hours
    9 AM to 12 PM every Monday, Wednesday, Friday. Serves Blount County only, bring ID
    Address
    2942 Topside Rd, Louisville, TN 37777

    Call first. Hours come from the Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee's own list. Please call to confirm before you go.

    Checked October 9, 2026. Source: Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee pantry map.Suggest an update
    Maryville

    Maryville Church of Christ

    Food pantry, a Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee partner.

    Hours
    9 AM to 4 PM every Wednesday. Please call ahead
    Address
    611 Sherwood Dr, Maryville, TN 37801

    Call first. Hours come from the Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee's own list. Please call to confirm before you go.

    Checked October 9, 2026. Source: Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee pantry map.Suggest an update
    Walland

    Prospect Baptist

    Food pantry, a Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee partner.

    Hours
    9 to 11 AM every last Satuday, except November and December, then Saturday before the holiday. Bring proof of address
    Address
    519 Prospect Rd, Walland, TN 37886

    Call first. Hours come from the Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee's own list. Please call to confirm before you go.

    Checked October 9, 2026. Source: Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee pantry map.Suggest an update
    Townsend

    RIO Townsend

    Food pantry, a Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee partner.

    Hours
    10 AM to 1 PM every Tuesday. Serves Blount County, please bring ID. In the event of an emergency please call (865) 406 to 8662
    Address
    325 Webb Rd, Townsend, TN 37882

    Call first. Hours come from the Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee's own list. Please call to confirm before you go.

    Checked October 9, 2026. Source: Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee pantry map.Suggest an update
    Townsend

    St. Francis of Assisi, Townsend (St. Vincent de Paul Society)

    Food pantry, a Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee partner.

    Hours
    9:30 AM to 11 AM every Tuesday and Thursday. Please call for appt. Also has some assistance with rent, utilities, gas, diapers. Serves 37882 and 37809
    Address
    7719 River Rd, Townsend, TN 37882

    Call first. Hours come from the Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee's own list. Please call to confirm before you go.

    Checked October 9, 2026. Source: Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee pantry map.Suggest an update
    Louisville

    Harbours Gate

    Free food or meals, a Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee partner.

    Hours
    Appointment only. Addiction counseling, mental health therapy, legal aid, and hot meal program. Will deliver to homebound in Blount Co. Food any day by appointment.
    Address
    2428 Airbase Rd, Louisville, TN 37777

    Call first. Hours come from the Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee's own list. Please call to confirm before you go.

    Checked October 9, 2026. Source: Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee pantry map.Suggest an update
    Maryville

    Blount County Community Action Agency

    Free food or meals, a Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee partner.

    Hours
    7:00 AM to 2:00 PM every Monday through Thursday, 7:00 AM to 12:00 PM every Friday. Meals on Wheels program serving seniors
    Address
    3509 Tuckaleechee Pike, Maryville, TN 37803

    Call first. Hours come from the Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee's own list. Please call to confirm before you go.

    Checked October 9, 2026. Source: Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee pantry map.Suggest an update
    Friendsville

    Friendsville UMC

    Food pantry, a Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee partner.

    Hours
    10 AM to 12 PM 4th Saturday of the month (3rd Saturday in May, Nov. Dec.)
    Address
    204 E. College Street, Friendsville, TN 37737

    Call first. Hours come from the Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee's own list. Please call to confirm before you go.

    Checked October 9, 2026. Source: Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee pantry map.Suggest an update
    Seymour

    Ignite International Ministries

    Food pantry, a Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee partner.

    Hours
    4th Saturday 9 to 11 AM
    Address
    5759 Sevierville Rd, Seymour, TN 37865

    Call first. Hours come from the Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee's own list. Please call to confirm before you go.

    Checked October 9, 2026. Source: Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee pantry map.Suggest an update
    Maryville

    Monte Vista Baptist Church

    Food pantry, a Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee partner.

    Hours
    9 to 11 AM 9/26/26 and 11/7/26 only. Also provides utility assistance
    Address
    1735 Old Niles Ferry Rd., Maryville, TN 37803

    Call first. Hours come from the Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee's own list. Please call to confirm before you go.

    Checked October 9, 2026. Source: Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee pantry map.Suggest an update
    Maryville

    Piney Level Missionary Baptist Church

    Food pantry, a Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee partner.

    Hours
    10 AM to 12 PM on the 3rd Saturday of the month. Will deliver to homebound residents of Blount County.
    Address
    3527 Piney Level Church Rd, Maryville, TN 37803

    Call first. Hours come from the Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee's own list. Please call to confirm before you go.

    Checked October 9, 2026. Source: Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee pantry map.Suggest an update
    Maryville

    Rio Revolution

    Free food or meals, a Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee partner.

    Hours
    Every Tuesday 6 to 7 PM and Saturday 11 AM to 2 PM. Meal delivery within 10 mile radius on 3rd Saturday of the month; weekly Celebrate Recovery meal on Tuesdays
    Address
    3419 E Lamar Alexander Parkway, Maryville, TN 37804

    Call first. Hours come from the Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee's own list. Please call to confirm before you go.

    Checked October 9, 2026. Source: Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee pantry map.Suggest an update
    Maryville

    The Friday Table at First Baptist Maryville

    Free food or meals, a Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee partner.

    Hours
    Fridays 5:00 p.m.: 6:00 p.m. Serves prepared meals only

    Call first. Hours come from the Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee's own list. Please call to confirm before you go.

    Checked October 9, 2026. Source: Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee pantry map.Suggest an update
    Countywide

    Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee (call to find a pantry near you)

    Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee serves Blount County through local partner pantries but does not publish a public list of them. Call and they will tell you the nearest pantry and when it is open.

    Hours
    Please call for hours
    Address
    136 Harvest Lane, Maryville, TN 37801

    Call first. Call to find the nearest pantry and its hours.

    Utility bills and rent help1

    Countywide

    Blount County Community Action Agency

    Community action agency: help paying light and gas bills (LIHEAP), and, when funds allow, emergency rent help and other family programs. Call to ask what help is open now.

    Hours
    Please call for hours

    Call first. Hours are not listed. Call first to ask what help is open now and what to bring.

    Checked October 9, 2026. Source: THDA LIHEAP agency contacts (2026).Suggest an update

    Housing1

    Maryville

    Maryville Housing Authority

    Public housing apartments and Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8) for low-income families, older adults and people with disabilities.

    Hours
    Please call for hours
    Address
    311 Atlantic Ave, Maryville, TN 37801

    Call first. Office hours are not published. Call to ask about openings and the waiting list.

    Health and dental1

    Alcoa

    CHS Alcoa (Blount Co)

    Community health center run by Cherokee Health Systems. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

    Hours
    Please call for hours
    Address
    255 E Watt St, Alcoa, TN 37701

    Call first. Hours are not published on an official page we could check. Call first.

    Recovery and mental health help2

    Statewide

    988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

    Call or text 988 to reach a trained crisis counselor any time, for a mental health crisis, thoughts of suicide or a substance use crisis. It is free and confidential. Veterans can press 1.

    Hours
    24 hours a day, 7 days a week

    Veterans services2

    Statewide

    Veterans Crisis Line

    Dial 988, then press 1. Or text 838255, or chat at veteranscrisisline.net. Free and confidential. You do not need to be enrolled in VA health care.

    Hours
    Open 24 hours a day, every day
    Statewide

    VA national phone lines

    VA benefits: 800-827-1000. VA health benefits: 877-222-8387. Homeless veterans, open 24 hours: 877-424-3838. MyVA411, the main VA line, open 24 hours: 800-698-2411.

    Hours
    Benefits line, Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM Eastern

    Safety and crisis help1

    Statewide

    National Domestic Violence Hotline

    Free, confidential help for anyone hurt or threatened by a partner or family member: safety planning, shelter referrals and someone to talk to. Call 1-800-799-7233, text START to 88788, or chat at TheHotline.org. In an emergency, call 911.

    Hours
    24 hours a day, 7 days a week

    Government offices2

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      Each card shows the day we checked it. If sources disagree, we say call first instead of guessing.

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      See something wrong, or know a place we missed? Send it in. Nothing changes until we have checked it.

    Neighbors helping neighbors

    Help is closer than you think in Blount County

    A volunteer hands a bag of fresh groceries to a mother holding her daughter's hand
    Free groceriesFood banks and pantries give food to anyone who needs it.
    A helper smiles as she helps an older man fill out a form
    Someone to help you applyState offices and local programs help with food stamps, bills and more.
    Kids laughing together over a free meal with a grandmother at a community center
    Meals and care for kidsFree meals, clinics and family programs, close to home.

    Questions people ask

    Where can I get free food in Blount County, Tennessee?

    We have confirmed 20 places that can help in Blount County: Brown Food Pantry in Maryville (9 to 11 AM, 2nd and 4th Saturday 1st and 3rd Saturday in December. Only serves Blount County, please bring proof of...), (865) 982-6192, call first; Chilhowee Baptist Assoc. in Maryville (Monday & Wednesday 10:30 AM or 12:30 PM Appt Only, Tuesday 10 AM to 12:30 PM Appt Only, and Thursday 4:30 PM or 6:30...), (865) 981-2992, call first; Church of the Cove in Townsend (9 to 11 AM 1st Saturday of the month 2nd Saturday if holiday weekend. Serves Blount County residents only), (865) 448-1929, call first. 17 more are listed on this page. Please call first to confirm the ones marked call first. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.

    Where can I get help paying rent or a utility bill in Blount County, Tennessee?

    We have confirmed one place that can help in Blount County: Blount County Community Action Agency, (865) 983-8411. Please call first to confirm. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.

    Where can I get housing help in Blount County, Tennessee?

    We have confirmed one place that can help in Blount County: Maryville Housing Authority, (865) 983-4958. Please call first to confirm. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.

    Where can I find a free or low-cost clinic in Blount County, Tennessee?

    We have confirmed one place that can help in Blount County: CHS Alcoa (Blount Co), (865) 380-4390. Please call first to confirm. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.

    Where can I get help with addiction or mental health in Blount County, Tennessee?

    We have confirmed 2 places that can help in Blount County: 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline (24 hours a day, 7 days a week), 988; SAMHSA National Helpline (Open 24 hours a day, every day), (800) 662-4357. If you are in crisis right now, call or text 988. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.

    Where can I get help with veterans benefits in Blount County, Tennessee?

    We have confirmed 2 places that can help in Blount County: Veterans Crisis Line (Open 24 hours a day, every day), 988; VA national phone lines (Benefits line, Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM Eastern), (800) 827-1000. A veteran in crisis can call 988 and press 1, or text 838255.

    Where can I get free legal help in Blount County, Tennessee?

    We have confirmed one place that can help in Blount County: Legal Aid of East Tennessee, (865) 637-0484. Please call first to confirm. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.

    Is HelpByState free to use?

    Yes. There is nothing to sign up for and nothing to pay. Every listing is free, and so is adding or correcting one.

    Why do some listings say call first?

    Church and community pantries often change days, move, or close for a holiday. When the sources we checked disagree, or an organization does not publish its hours, we say so instead of guessing. A quick call saves a trip.

    I run a pantry or a program. How do I get listed or fix our hours?

    Use the Add a listing or Suggest an update form. We confirm it against your own page or contact you, then change the listing. It is free.

    Is this the same as 2-1-1?

    No. 2-1-1 is a statewide phone line and database run by the state network. HelpByState is an independent, county-by-county directory that shows the date each listing was checked. If you want to talk to a person, dial 2-1-1.

    Where do the hours and phone numbers come from?

    From each organization's own website or page, official sources such as housing authority and WIC clinic lists, and the public Find Food map of the Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee pantry map. We list the source on every card.

    Something missing, or out of date?

    If you run a pantry or program, or you saw a listing that is wrong, tell us. We check every message against the organization's own page before anything changes.