With delays in SNAP benefits and increased demand, area food banks are seeing higher need this month.
If you’re able, please consider donating, volunteering, or spreading the word about Knoxville’s local food assistance programs below.
1. Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee
📍 Regional headquarters – serving 18 counties including Knox
This is the primary regional distributor supplying smaller pantries throughout East Tennessee.
🔗 feedingamerica.org/second-harvest-east-tennessee
💡 Best way to help: Donate funds or organize a canned-food drive — $1 provides up to three meals.
2. FISH Hospitality Pantries
📍 Multiple Knoxville sites (North, East, South, and Northwest)
Serving over 7,000 families each month. No ID required at some locations.
🕓 Example hours: Tues, Thurs & 4th Sat | 10 AM–1 PM
🔗 fishpantries.org
💡 Donate: Shelf-stable foods, toiletries, and volunteer shifts.
3. Knox Pride Food Pantry System
📍 4044A Chapman Highway
Inclusive, low-barrier pantry offering groceries and hygiene products.
🕓 Tues–Sat | 11 AM–4 PM
🔗 knoxpride.com/pantry
💡 Donate: Granola bars, crackers, shelf-stable snacks; volunteers always welcome.
4. Generous House
📍 340 Park Village Rd., Knoxville
Monthly drive-thru pantry distributing food, diapers, and wipes.
🕓 1st Saturday of each month | 10 AM–Noon
🔗 generoushouseknox.org
💡 Donate: Diapers, pull-ups, peanut butter; volunteer at 9 AM day-of.
NEXT DRIVE-THRU PANTRY
Saturday, November 15, 2025 | 10 AM-12 PM
340 Park Village Rd. Knoxville, TN
Registration for this event opens at 8:00 a.m. on Monday, November 10th. To reserve your box and time slot, go to https://www.orderahead.org/pantries?zip=37923
5. Manna House – Cokesbury Church
📍 9919 Kingston Pike
🕓 Tues, Thurs, Sat | 9 AM–11 AM
Provides groceries to anyone in need; bring ID.
🔗 cokesbury.tv/mannahouse
💡 Volunteer: Set-up teams and distribution help.
6. Bread of Life Pantry (Knox Haven)
📍 Call 865-421-5428 for details
🕓 Tues–Thurs | 2 PM–6 PM
Offers fresh produce, frozen meat, and household goods.
🔗 knoxhaven.org
💡 Support: Donate directly or call for volunteer shifts.
7. Trinity United Methodist Church Food Pantry
📍 5613 Western Ave., Knoxville
🕓 Wednesdays | 10 AM–12 PM
Open to all—no qualifications required.
📞 865-588-5763
🔗 https://sandbox.knoxtrinity.org/food-pantry/
💡 Donate: Shelf-stable goods or assist during distribution.
8. Knoxville Dream Center – Mobile Food Truck
📍 1444 Breda Dr., Knoxville (office)
Mobile pantry truck visiting neighborhoods across Knox County.
🔗 knoxvilledreamcenter.org
💡 Find help: Check online for weekly truck locations.
💡 Donate: Nonperishables, bottled water, or fuel cards.
How You Can Help Right Now
* Donate shelf-stable items (peanut butter, rice, canned meats, pasta, diapers).
Volunteer for sorting, packing, or distributing food.
* Share this with neighbors, schools, and workplaces.
* Follow each pantry on social media for updates on current needs.