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Knox County, Tennessee

Free help in Knoxville, Tennessee

67 places in Knoxville, plus 10 that serve more than one town. Each listing shows the day we checked it, and anything we could not confirm says call first.

Food pantries and meals in Knoxville58

Knoxville

Beaver Dam Baptist Church Food Pantry

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

Hours
6:00 to 6:30 PM, last Tuesday of the Month. Will stay past 6:30 if more people are in line, also provide diapers
Address
4328 E Emory Rd, Knoxville, TN 37938

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
Knoxville

Beaver Ridge UMC

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

Hours
Monday 1:00 to 2:00 PM, Wednesday 6:30 to 7:30 PM. Some assistance with gas, utilities, clothing upon request/need.
Address
7753 Oak Ridge Hwy, Knoxville, TN 37931

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
Knoxville

Burlington Food Pantry

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

Hours
4 to 5 PM Spring/Summer, 3 to 4 PM Fall/Winter. Can provide some clothing. Only 2 families per vehicle.
Address
3800 MLK Jr. Ave, Knoxville, TN 37914

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
Knoxville

Cedar Lane Food Pantry UMC

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

Hours
10a 12p, 4th Monday of the month Jan. thru Oct., 3rd Monday of the month Nov and Dec. Also offers toiletries and clothing. Kids clothing closet.
Address
714 Cedar Lane, Knoxville, TN 37912

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
Knoxville

Center Faith Church

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

Hours
10a 11:30a Every other Saturday. 37931 Zip Code or within 5 mile radius of Church. Bring ID on first visit. Sign up with link: https://www.centerfaith.com/foodpantry
Address
7003 Wright Rd., Knoxville, TN 37931

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
Knoxville

Church of the Good Shepherd

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

Hours
4th Monday 10 AM to 1 PM and Sunday prior to each 4th Monday 12 to 3 PM. Serves 37912, 37914, 37917, 37918 (delivery), 37924, 37938. Bring proof of address and phone # if possible.
Address
5409 Jacksboro Pike, Knoxville, TN 37918

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
Knoxville

Church of God Union Assembly

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

Hours
6 to 8 PM every Thursday
Address
3428 Keith Ave., Knoxville, TN 37921

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
Knoxville

Cokesbury UMC, Manna House

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

Hours
9 to 11 AM every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. Manna House asks you bring a photo ID.
Address
9919 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37922

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
Knoxville

Compassion Ministries, Inc.

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

Hours
2p: 3p, Every other Thursday. Serve Knox and Loudon County; will deliver to 37934 and 37772 in Loudon
Address
12813 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37934

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
Knoxville

First Baptist Knoxvile Food Co-Op

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

Hours
9 AM to 12 PM, every other Tuesday. Also: 1st Monday of the month 9 AM to 1 PM. Delivers to zip codes 37902, 37912, 37914, 37915, 37918.
Address
510 W. Main St., Knoxville, TN 37902

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
Knoxville

First Seventh Day Adventist Good Samaritan Center

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

Hours
3:30p: 5:30p 2nd & 4th Tuesday of the Month. Also provides clothing.
Address
3611 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37919

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
Knoxville

FISH Hospitality Pantry, Northshore

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

Hours
9 AM to 12 PM 4th Thursday of the month
Address
800 Northshore Dr, Knoxville, TN 37919

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
Knoxville

FISH Hospitality Pantry, East

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

Hours
10 AM to 1 PM every Monday and Wednesday
Address
600 S. Chestnut St., Knoxville, TN 37914

Call first. No phone is listed for this site. For questions, call the Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee at 865-521-0000.

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

FISH Hospitality Pantry, Northwest

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

Hours
10 AM to 1 PM every Tuesday and Thursday, 10 AM to 1 PM
Address
122 W. Scott Ave., Knoxville, TN 37917

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
Knoxville

FISH Hospitality Pantry, South

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

Hours
10 AM to 1 PM every Wednesday and Friday
Address
201 Ogle St., Knoxville, TN 37920

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
Knoxville

Church of the Good Samaritan Cedar Bluff

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

Hours
4th Monday of the Month 9 AM to 12 PM. 4th Monday
Address
425 N. Cedar Bluff, Knoxville, TN

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
Knoxville

Fountain City Ministry Center

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

Hours
1 PM to 3 PM 1st and 3rd Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, 6 PM to 7 PM 1st and 3rd Wednesday. Please bring ID. Sometimes can help with utilities and rent. Provide clothing, hygiene items, diapers. Serve zip codes 37721, 37849, 37917, 37918, 37924, and 37938.
Address
5364 N Broadway, Knoxville, TN 37918

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
Knoxville

Tabernacle Baptist

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

Hours
10 AM to 12 PM 4th Friday every month except 3rd Friday of November and December. Drive through fresh pantry
Address
2137 MLK Jr. Ave, Knoxville, TN 37915

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
Knoxville

Glen Oak Baptist

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

Hours
4:45 to 6:30 PM every Wednesday. Bring ID
Address
510 E Oklahoma Ave., Knoxville, TN 37917

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
Knoxville

Grace Bible Baptist

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

Hours
Sunday 12:30 to 1 PM, Wednesday 7 to 7:30 PM, Saturday 12 to 1 PM. Help with KUB, clothes, as needed when funds are available.
Address
2646 Jefferson, Knoxville, TN 37914

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
Knoxville

Halls Welfare Ministry

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

Hours
6 to 7 PM 2nd Tuesday every month, 10 to 11 AM 4th Saturday of the month. Require a phone number.
Address
4329 E Emory Rd., Knoxville, TN 37938

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
Knoxville

Emerald Avenue UMC

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

Hours
10 to 11:30 AM every Monday and Wednesday
Address
1620 N Central St., Knoxville, TN 37917

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
Knoxville

Knoxville Dream Center

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

Hours
8:30 AM to 4:30 PM every Monday through Friday. Visit knoxvilledreamcenter.org to see locations.
Address
1444 Breda Dr., Knoxville, TN 37917

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

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Housing in Knoxville2

Knoxville

East Tennessee Human Resource Agency

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

Hours
Please call for hours
Address
9111 Cross Park Dr Ste D100, Knoxville, TN 37923

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

Knoxville

Knoxville's Community Development Corp.

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
901 N Broadway St, Knoxville, TN 37917

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

Health and dental in Knoxville7

Knoxville

CHS Center City Clinic

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
2018 Western Ave, Knoxville, TN 37921

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

Knoxville

CHS Cherokee Mills

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
2240 Sutherland Ave, Knoxville, TN 37919

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

Knoxville

CHS East Knox Clinic

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
2202 Martin Luther King Jr Ave, Knoxville, TN 37915

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

Knoxville

CHS Knox Homeless Health Center (5th Ave)

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
538 W 5th Ave, Knoxville, TN 37917

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Knoxville

CHS Lonsdale

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
1754 Texas Ave, Knoxville, TN 37921

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Knoxville

CHS Mechanicsville

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
601 College St, Knoxville, TN 37921

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Knoxville

CHS Oakwood

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
1515 Saint Mary St, Knoxville, TN 37917

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Also helps people in Knoxville10

These serve more than one town. Check each listing for who they serve.

Countywide

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

Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee serves Knox 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.

Countywide

Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee

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
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
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
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

Questions people ask in Knoxville

Where can I get free food in Knoxville, Tennessee?

We have confirmed 59 places that can help in Knoxville: Beaver Dam Baptist Church Food Pantry (6:00 to 6:30 PM, last Tuesday of the Month. Will stay past 6:30 if more people are in line, also provide diapers), (865) 922-2322, call first; Beaver Ridge UMC (Monday 1:00 to 2:00 PM, Wednesday 6:30 to 7:30 PM. Some assistance with gas, utilities, clothing upon request/need), (865) 690-1060, call first; Burlington Food Pantry (4 to 5 PM Spring/Summer, 3 to 4 PM Fall/Winter. Can provide some clothing), (865) 524-8040, call first. 56 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 Knoxville, Tennessee?

We have confirmed one place that can help in Knoxville: Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee, (865) 546-3500. Please call first to confirm. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.

Where can I get housing help in Knoxville, Tennessee?

We have confirmed 2 places that can help in Knoxville: East Tennessee Human Resource Agency, (865) 691-2551, call first; Knoxville's Community Development Corp., (865) 403-1100, call first. 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 find a free or low-cost clinic in Knoxville, Tennessee?

We have confirmed 7 places that can help in Knoxville: CHS Center City Clinic, (865) 544-0406, call first; CHS Cherokee Mills, (865) 544-0406, call first; CHS East Knox Clinic, (865) 522-6097, call first. 4 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 with addiction or mental health in Knoxville, Tennessee?

We have confirmed 2 places that can help in Knoxville: 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 Knoxville, Tennessee?

We have confirmed 2 places that can help in Knoxville: 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 Knoxville, Tennessee?

We have confirmed one place that can help in Knoxville: 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.

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