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Free help in Johnson City, Tennessee

26 places in Johnson City, plus 9 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 Johnson City23

Johnson City

Bucky's Food Pantry

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

Hours
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Address
325 Treasure Lane, Johnson City, TN 37614

Call first. Hours come from the Second Harvest Food Bank of Northeast Tennessee map. Please call to confirm before you go.

Checked October 9, 2026. Source: Second Harvest Food Bank of Northeast Tennessee.Suggest an update
Johnson City

First United Methodist JC

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

Hours
Saturday, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Address
210 W Maple St., Johnson City, TN 37604

Call first. Hours come from the Second Harvest Food Bank of Northeast Tennessee map. Please call to confirm before you go.

Checked October 9, 2026. Source: Second Harvest Food Bank of Northeast Tennessee.Suggest an update
Johnson City

Johnson City

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

Hours
Wednesday, 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM and 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Address
300 W Chilhowie, Johnson City, TN 37604

Call first. Hours come from the Second Harvest Food Bank of Northeast Tennessee map. Please call to confirm before you go.

Checked October 9, 2026. Source: Second Harvest Food Bank of Northeast Tennessee.Suggest an update
Johnson City

Alpine Village

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

Hours
Thursday, 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM (last week of the month only)
Address
500 E Mountain View Rd, Johnson City, TN 37601

Call first. No phone is listed for this site. Dial 2-1-1 for help reaching it.

Checked October 9, 2026. Source: Second Harvest Food Bank of Northeast Tennessee.Suggest an update
Johnson City

Antioch Baptist Church

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

Hours
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Address
714 W S Center St, Johnson City, TN 37604

Call first. No phone is listed for this site. Dial 2-1-1 for help reaching it.

Checked October 9, 2026. Source: Second Harvest Food Bank of Northeast Tennessee.Suggest an update
Johnson City

Bread of Life Fellowship

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

Hours
Tuesday, 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Address
2308 Watauga Rd, Johnson City, TN 37601

Call first. No phone is listed for this site. Dial 2-1-1 for help reaching it.

Checked October 9, 2026. Source: Second Harvest Food Bank of Northeast Tennessee.Suggest an update
Johnson City

City View Apartments

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

Hours
Thursday, 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM (last week of the month only)
Address
810 Briarcliff Rd, Johnson City, TN 37604

Call first. No phone is listed for this site. Dial 2-1-1 for help reaching it.

Checked October 9, 2026. Source: Second Harvest Food Bank of Northeast Tennessee.Suggest an update
Johnson City

Dunbar Apartments

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

Hours
Monday, 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM (last week of the month only)
Address
530 Robinson Dr, Johnson City, TN 37604

Call first. No phone is listed for this site. Dial 2-1-1 for help reaching it.

Checked October 9, 2026. Source: Second Harvest Food Bank of Northeast Tennessee.Suggest an update
Johnson City

East Pine Grove Park UMC

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

Hours
Monday, 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM (last week of the month only)
Address
2215 E Unaka Ave, Johnson City, TN 37601

Call first. No phone is listed for this site. Dial 2-1-1 for help reaching it.

Checked October 9, 2026. Source: Second Harvest Food Bank of Northeast Tennessee.Suggest an update
Johnson City

Harrison Village

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

Hours
Thursday, 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM (last week of the month only)
Address
1806 Lamons Ln, Johnson City, TN 37604

Call first. No phone is listed for this site. Dial 2-1-1 for help reaching it.

Checked October 9, 2026. Source: Second Harvest Food Bank of Northeast Tennessee.Suggest an update
Johnson City

Johnson City Housing Authority

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

Hours
Thursday, 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM (last week of the month only)
Address
901 Pardee St, Johnson City, TN 37601

Call first. No phone is listed for this site. Dial 2-1-1 for help reaching it.

Checked October 9, 2026. Source: Second Harvest Food Bank of Northeast Tennessee.Suggest an update
Johnson City

Keystone

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

Hours
Monday, 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM (last week of the month only)
Address
Jcha, Johnson City, TN 37601

Call first. No phone is listed for this site. Dial 2-1-1 for help reaching it.

Checked October 9, 2026. Source: Second Harvest Food Bank of Northeast Tennessee.Suggest an update
Johnson City

Lone Oak Christian Church

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

Hours
Friday, 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM (last week of the month only)
Address
1914 Lone Oak Rd, Johnson City, TN 37604

Call first. No phone is listed for this site. Dial 2-1-1 for help reaching it.

Checked October 9, 2026. Source: Second Harvest Food Bank of Northeast Tennessee.Suggest an update
Johnson City

New Vision COG

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

Hours
Monday, 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM (last week of the month only)
Address
1109 Division St, Johnson City, TN 37601

Call first. No phone is listed for this site. Dial 2-1-1 for help reaching it.

Checked October 9, 2026. Source: Second Harvest Food Bank of Northeast Tennessee.Suggest an update
Johnson City

Old Gray Station Rd

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

Hours
Wednesday, 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Address
222 Old Gray Station Rd, Johnson City, TN 37615

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Checked October 9, 2026. Source: Second Harvest Food Bank of Northeast Tennessee.Suggest an update
Johnson City

Salvation Army

Food pantry, a Second Harvest Food Bank of Northeast Tennessee partner. Serves Carter, Green, Unicoi, Washington.

Hours
Food pantry: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Address
200 Ashe St, Johnson City, TN 37604

Call first. No phone is listed for this site. Dial 2-1-1 for help reaching it.

Checked October 9, 2026. Source: Second Harvest Food Bank of Northeast Tennessee.Suggest an update
Johnson City

St. Mary's Catholic Church

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

Hours
Saturday, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Address
2211 E Lakeview Dr, Johnson City, TN 37601

Call first. No phone is listed for this site. Dial 2-1-1 for help reaching it.

Checked October 9, 2026. Source: Second Harvest Food Bank of Northeast Tennessee.Suggest an update
Johnson City

University Parkway Baptist

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

Hours
Saturday, 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM
Address
219 University Pkwy, Johnson City, TN 37604

Call first. No phone is listed for this site. Dial 2-1-1 for help reaching it.

Checked October 9, 2026. Source: Second Harvest Food Bank of Northeast Tennessee.Suggest an update
Johnson City

VFW Johnson City

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

Hours
Thursday, 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM (last week of the month only)
Address
2518 Jim Funkhouser Rd, Johnson City, TN 37604

Call first. No phone is listed for this site. Dial 2-1-1 for help reaching it.

Checked October 9, 2026. Source: Second Harvest Food Bank of Northeast Tennessee.Suggest an update
Johnson City

Watauga Square Apts

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

Hours
Monday, 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM (last week of the month only)
Address
503 W Watauga Ave, Johnson City, TN 37604

Call first. No phone is listed for this site. Dial 2-1-1 for help reaching it.

Checked October 9, 2026. Source: Second Harvest Food Bank of Northeast Tennessee.Suggest an update
Johnson City

Woodland Place Apartments

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

Hours
Thursday, 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM (last week of the month only)
Address
1507 Bell Ridge Rd, Johnson City, TN 37601

Call first. No phone is listed for this site. Dial 2-1-1 for help reaching it.

Checked October 9, 2026. Source: Second Harvest Food Bank of Northeast Tennessee.Suggest an update
Johnson City

Faith Fellowship Church

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

Hours
Please call for hours
Address
810 Guaranda Dr, Johnson City, TN 37604

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Checked October 9, 2026. Source: Second Harvest Food Bank of Northeast Tennessee.Suggest an update
Johnson City

Our Saviour Lutheran Church

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

Hours
Please call for hours
Address
212 Sunset Dr, Johnson City, TN 37604

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Checked October 9, 2026. Source: Second Harvest Food Bank of Northeast Tennessee.Suggest an update

Housing in Johnson City1

Johnson City

Johnson City 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
901 Pardee St, Johnson City, TN 37601

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

Health and dental in Johnson City2

Johnson City

Johnson City Community Health Center

Community health center run by East Tennessee State University. 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
2151 Century Ln, Johnson City, TN 37604

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

Johnson City

Johnson City Downtown Day Center

Community health center run by East Tennessee State University. 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
202 W Fairview Ave, Johnson City, TN 37604

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Also helps people in Johnson City9

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

Countywide

Upper East Tennessee Human Development 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
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 Johnson City

Where can I get free food in Johnson City, Tennessee?

We have confirmed 23 places that can help in Johnson City: Bucky's Food Pantry (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM), (423) 439-2825, call first; First United Methodist JC (Saturday, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM), (423) 928-9222, call first; Johnson City (Wednesday, 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM and 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM), (423) 926-8255, call first. 20 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 Johnson City, Tennessee?

We have confirmed one place that can help in Johnson City: Upper East Tennessee Human Development Agency, (423) 246-6180. Please call first to confirm. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.

Where can I get housing help in Johnson City, Tennessee?

We have confirmed one place that can help in Johnson City: Johnson City Housing Authority, (423) 232-4784. 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 Johnson City, Tennessee?

We have confirmed 2 places that can help in Johnson City: Johnson City Community Health Center, (423) 926-2500, call first; Johnson City Downtown Day Center, (423) 434-0894, 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 get help with addiction or mental health in Johnson City, Tennessee?

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

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

We have confirmed one place that can help in Johnson City: 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.

Something missing, or out of date?

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