Food banks, pantries and free groceries in Hamilton County Tennessee
Find free food pantries in Hamilton County Tennessee that give out free boxes of groceries, including those that are open today. Many of the food banks are at churches, local charities or non-profits. Soup kitchens and pantries near you provide free groceries in the Chattanooga TN region, Meals on Wheels, holiday baskets and more. Get help from food bank near you in Hamilton County Tennessee.
The number of people who can receive assistance is also limited to available resources, but a goal is to giveaway free food to people with no money or income, the low-income, seniors and disabled among others. Some of what can be offered by a Hamilton County food pantry includes one or more of the following.
- Receive free groceries, including perishable items like bread, meats, fresh fruits and vegetables. There are also free pet food banks in Hamilton County TN as well.
- Some food banks, drive thru pantries or soup kitchens will provide meals around the holidays as well, such as Easter, Thanksgiving, or Christmas.
- While not as common, from time to time a distribution center may also have non-food type items. This may include like diapers, soap or detergent, gifts for children, or baby formula.
- There is also a phone number at the bottom of the page for more free grocery resources.
The bottom line is that these food pantries and churches in Chattanooga and the greater Hamilton County region can be a great place to contact for assistance. Thousands of local families receive help from them every year, and rarely is anyone ever turned away. They also can get help from the state of TN SNAP food stamps EBT program.
Where to get food assistance in the Chattanooga area
Lupton Drive Baptist Church
Main address is 859 Lupton Drive, Chattanooga, Tennessee 37415. Dial (423) 877-7728
They have an onsite food pantry and also of course provide a place to worship. There are free canned groceries, paper products, milk, dairy and more.
East Ridge Church of Christ
951 McBrien Rd., Chattanooga, TN 37412. For days and hours, dial 423-894-7221.
A free year round food bank as well as seasonal items are offered. As they may have free Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas food baskets during the holidays. Low income, unemployed, and single mothers in Hamilton County may get help.
Hamilton County Baptist/HACOBA
The free food bank is at 4500 St. Elmo Ave., Chattanooga, Tennessee 37409. Call 423-637-8187
Salvation Army Hamilton County and Chattanooga
822 McCallie Avenue, Chattanooga, TN 37403. Dial 423-756-1023 or (423) 698-4484
Services include a soup kitchen and meals for the homeless. There is a pantry for Emergency Food, financial assistance, baby formula, and other public aid or social services. For example, get help in applying for WIC or food stamps. Or apply for LIHEAP. They also have free Thanksgiving dinner meals, Christmas gifts or meal programs, and snacks for students too.
- Another Salvation Army Chattanooga/Social Services center is available. Main address is 2140 East 28th St., Chattanooga, TN 37407. Call 423-305-6200. Another local Salvation Army center. Offers many of the same assistance programs as the location above, including a free drive thru food bank. A clothing closet, food pantry, and social services are provided, as well as limited cash assistance for bills, if the applicant is qualified. More on Salvation Army Chattanooga TN area.
The Samaritan Center
9231 Lee Highway, Ooltewah, TN 37363. Dial 238-7777 for information.
A leading faith based charity. Clothing, Thanksgiving meals, and benefits (such as applications to WIC vouchers) are available.
Action Church
1312 Spring Creek Rd., East Ridge, TN 37412 Main number is 423-567-4547
The free food bank is open on Tuesdays only and people can use it at most one time per month. The hours are from 2-5pm, and ID is required. Get free food and emergency groceries such as Cereal (Hot & Cold), Pasta, Cereal, and more.
Signal Mountain Social Services
Main office - 633 Mississippi Ave, Signal Mountain, TN 37377. Dial 423-886-5982
Resources offered to Hamilton County families include emergency assistance for utilities, food, and holiday meals, gifts and toys. Also access referrals to other charities and social service programs. Or get information on SNAP food stamps, WIC vouchers and other USDA programs.
Northside Neighborhood House
Address - 211 Minor Street, Chattanooga, Tennessee 37405. Main phone number is 423-267-2217
Emergency groceries as well as applications to SNAP food stamps can be provided by social workers from this Hamilton County non-profit. There is also a free Meals on wheels service for the disabled and elderly. Or get baby formula, perishable food and shelf stable groceries.
1st Baptist Soddy Daisy (Good Shephard)
10185 Dayton Pike, Soddy Daisy, Tennessee 37379. Call 423-648-5922
They have a free, emergency food pantry with groceries and non-perishable items. But there is also dairy, milk, eggs, produce, and similar goods.
 Wauhatchie United Methodist Church
Location is 3401 Cummings Hwy, Chattanooga, TN 37419. For days and hours, call 423-825-5766
There is a food pantry with dry and canned goods, paper products, soap, detergent, and personal toiletries as well as much more.
Chattanooga Community Kitchen
727 East 11th Street, Chattanooga, TN. Call 423-756-4222
All meals are served. There are free breakfast, lunches and dinners. They help feed students, the food insecure, homeless and others.
Red Bank Community Food Pantry
The charity is at 3800 Dayton Blvd, Red Bank, TN. Call 423-877-2881
Westside Baptist Church
A seasonal food bank is at 4001 Hughes Ave, Chattanooga, TN 37410. Telephone: (423) 756-8737
Joyful Sound Church of God
A pantry is open weekly at 3912 4th Ave, Chattanooga, TN 37407. Phone: (423) 698-1813
One day a week low-income families, the elderly and others can get a free food bag. It may have produce, fruits, canned food, groceries, perishable items, milk and even baby formula for struggling parents.
Bayside Baptist Church
Address of church is 6100 Hwy 58 N, Harrison, Tennessee 37341. Call 423-344-8327
They giveaway groceries, personal hygiene products, rice, cereal, produce and more from a drive thru pantry. Has limited amounts of temporary financial assistance. People in an emergency can apply for help with bills, and more. Also runs a food pantry.
Grace Episcopal Church - Food Pantry
20 Belvoir Ave, Chattanooga, TN 37411. Main phone number - 423 698-2433
Food pantry with groceries, pet food and personal hygiene supplies. There are other resources too such as utility bill assistance.
Hamilton County Baptist Association
Address: 4062 S Access Rd, Chattanooga, TN 37406. Phone number: (423) 267-3794
They partner with Feeding America. Has a food pantry open limited hours. Groceries, meals and more.
HACOBA Care Center
Main address - 4501 Virginia Avenue, Chattanooga, Tennessee 37409. Call (423) 821-2976
Services include free food, clothing, free school supplies, computer and related technology classes, including free apps to get coupons for groceries. There are also Thanksgiving and Christmas baskets, turkey dinners, bread, and glasses.
Red Bank | White Oak United Methodist
2232 Lyndon Ave, Chattanooga, Tennessee 37415. Call 423-877-6042
Snacks are for children and some volunteers may deliver a meal to a senior in the local parish as well.
Lupton Drive Baptist Church
859 Lupton Dr, Chattanooga, TN 37415. Main phone: (423) 877-7728. Call for information on hours and the food bank.
Dried goods, fruits and vegetables, meat, and more is available on a walk in basis.
St. Thaddaeus’ Episcopal Church
Location is 4300 Locksley Ln, Chattanooga, TN 37416. Dial the pantry at (423) 892-2377
Low income single people or families will get frozen or canned meat or vegetables, beans, snacks, sauces and other stuff. In some cases Meals on Wheels are available as well as dog or cat food.
St. Peter's Episcopal Church
848 Ashland Terrace, Chattanooga, Tennessee 37415. Main number - 423-877-2428
Food, diapers, groceries, fruits, vegetables and more are provided to the low income and homeless.
Spring Creek Road Baptist Church
Address is 1312 Spring Creek Rd., Chattanooga, TN 37412. Call 423-894-0700
There is a shelter and soup kitchen for the homeless. Other support includes groceries, infant formula, and groceries for the poor in Hamilton County.
Northminister Presbyterian-58 Hwy
Location is 4791 Hal Drive, Chattanooga, TN 37416. Dial 423-894-3773
Programs include VITA tax preparations, FEMA Emergency Food/Shelter for a disaster. There also have Meals on Wheels, canned meat or fruit and other food supplies.
St. Elmo Presbyterian Church
Location is 4400 St. Elmo Avenue, Chattanooga, Tennessee 37409. Main number is 423-821-1424
Volunteers and staff work to feed the hungry. Surplus USDA commodities, personal hygiene goods, and more is passed out.
St. John United Methodist Church
Food Vouchers are at the address is 3921 Murray Hills Dr., Chattanooga, TN 37416. Phone number is 423-892-2257
Thanksgiving meals, clothing (such as for school) and a pantry are all offered.
HOPE for the Inner City
Main address is 1800 Roanoke Avenue, Chattanooga, TN 37401. Food bank number is 423-698-3178
Stop by for referrals and/or one or more of the following. Life Skills Education, Summer School Programs, Job Search/Placement, or grocery shopping classes. The Hamilton County charity also has Thanksgiving Baskets, Holiday Gifts/Toys, Legal Counseling for benefits including SNAP, and food. There are free groceries for the low-income, seniors and single parents too.
Soddy United Methodist Church
Address of food bank - 255 Depot St., Soddy Daisy, Tennessee 37379. Main number is 423-332-1148
The charity has a clothing closet and emergency food pantry too. Find free food and hot meals, referrals, as well as clothes for work or school, all of which may be available.
Brainerd Crossroads(BX)
Location is 4011 Austin St, Chattanooga, TN 37411. Main phone: (423) 643-4978
Redemption to the Nations
Address: 1908 Bailey Ave, Chattanooga, TN 37404. Dial (423) 591-7886
Ladies of Charity
2821 Rossville Blvd, Chattanooga, Tennessee 37404. Call (423) 698-2846
A food bank is on site for people with no money, the low-income or single mothers. Get cereal, produce, milk, cheese and more. Offers financial aid and food vouchers.
Ooltewah Baptist Church
Main address is 5514 Ooltewah-Ringgold Rd., Ooltewah, Tennessee 37363. Dial (423) 238-4831 to get hours on Hamilton TN area food distribution programs.
New City Fellowship Presbyterian - Food Voucher Program
Address - 2424 E 3rd St, Chattanooga, TN 37404. Call 423-629-1421
Warren Chapel AME Church
Address is 503 N Market St, Chattanooga, TN. Main phone number is (423) 267-4992
Emergency Assistance Program - HCSS
222 E Central Pkwy, Cincinnati, OH 45202. Phone: (513) 946-1000
Call for help and information on WIC vouchers for baby formula, EBT card applications and other hunger prevention programs.
Catholic Charities - Family Support Services
Address is 6100 5720 Uptain Rd #4800, Chattanooga, TN 37411. Phone: (423) 267-1297
Offers help for paying for basic needs, like housing, medications, and rent. This is in addition to free food, meals, and groceries. The food bank is open to immigrants, asylum seekers and the working poor in Hamilton County.
Additional free food in Hamilton County Tennessee near you
Another regional food bank is in the county. This location mostly offers referrals though to pantries and soup kitchens near you, and the phone number is 423.622.1800. Clients can learn about everything such as Meals on Wheels for the disabled and senior citizens, Feeding America resources in Chattanooga to backpack programs to feed students over the weekend.
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