Shelby County and Memphis free food banks, soup kitchens and pantries.
Find where to get free food as well as other support, such as holiday meals, in Memphis and Shelby County Tennessee. A number of food banks, free pantries, churches, soup kitchens, and non-profits operate across the city as well as county. Each location is committed to providing support to the needy in the community. Free food pantries or soup kitchens near you may have everything from free food, groceries, vouchers to a store, and other assistance to families and individuals who need help. Find locations in the Memphis area as well as a toll free referral number at the bottom of the page.
Some of the food banks collect donations from local business and private individuals and distribute this aid to the needy. Others partner with government programs and agencies. Regardless of where and what programs the pantry operates, each is committed to helping as many Memphis area families as possible. Free groceries, baby formula, and personal toiletries (among other items) may be provided. They are focused on preventing hunger of people from all ages, ranging from children to the elderly.
Call a food bank in the Shelby County area using the phone number and information below. Many can also offer other assistance such as financial help for bills, rent, medications, SNAP applications and even clothing., all in addition to the free food.
Catholic Charities, Inc. 1325 Jefferson Memphis, TN 38104 Phone number - (901) 722-4700 Referrals are needed from MIFA in order to get help. For those that do this, on Monday, Tuesday, & Wednesday, the charity offers a clothes closet & food pantry from 9am -12pm. The requirements for the program is that the applicant brings some form of ID and to visit the pantry, the client would, first, have to visit MIFA (910 Vance Ave. Memphis, TN 38104) to get a food voucher. Only after that has been done can they then bring it to the food pantry @ 1325 Jefferson Ave. to redeem it for their groceries.There are also free personal hygiene and household supplies. Read more on food assistance from Memphis Catholic Charities.
Brinkley Heights Baptist Church Address of the pantry is 3277 Rosamond Avenue Memphis, Tennessee 38122 Phone number - (901) 458-0617 Clothing and food bank. Volunteers may also deliver a meal to a senior citizen in the parish.
Shelby County Community Services Agency – Commodities Program This is a regional agency that provides free monthly food distribution of non-perishable groceries. they also help Shelby County families in poverty apply for food stamps or other benefits. Staff or partners have food items at community sites, and the goods are for eligible families, individuals and households. Address - 100 North Main Street #1300, Memphis 38103. Call 901-545-4526.
Calvary Episcopal Church Church address is 102 N. Second Street Memphis, Tennessee 38103 Call the church at - (901) 525-6602 The location runs a soup kitchen and provides free meals and food.
Calvary Baptist Church Address - 3812 Kirby Parkway Memphis, Tennessee 38115 Call for help - (901) 795-5407 A local free food pantry.
Healing Heart Ministries Address of the food bank is 3208 James Rd Memphis, TN 38128 Phone - 901-327-4470
First Congregational Church Food Pantry 1000 S. Cooper Memphis, Tennessee 38014 901.278.6786 in addition to the pantry, the have a hot lunch Monday through Friday from 11:00-1:00. As far as the groceries and other goods, this is from the free food pantry on Mondays and Wednesdays at the same time. Proof of Memphis ID needed.
Midtown Mosque 1276 Jackson Ave. Memphis, TN 38107, 38107 Phone (901) 672-7195 They offer Muslims customized, culturally approved food items. They also deliver if/when needed and have a mobile pantry.
St. John Baptist 640 Vance Ave Memphis, TN 38126 Phone number is 901-525-1092 The free pantry help the low income, immigrants, minorities and others. Items include Cooking Oil, Juice, Cereal (Hot & Cold), Peanut Butter, Christmas food boxes and more.
United Methodist Neighborhood, Scott Center Pantry Memphis, TN 38111 901-323-4995
Neighborhood Christian Center 223 Scott St Memphis, Tennessee 38112 901-881-6013 The faith based charity helps the poor, seniors, disabled, and struggling. There are free Thanksgiving turkey dinners, Christmas meals, and Easter baskets. Or get groceries, hot meals, soap or detergent, and hygiene items from the food pantry and clothing closet.
St. Mary's Catholic Church Soup Kitchen Address is 155 Market Street Memphis, Tennessee 38105 Dial 901-522-9420
Christ Missionary Baptist Church 494 South Parkway East Memphis, TN 38106 Phone number is 901-948-9786 Canned groceries and free perishable items, such as fruit, meat, dairy. they give low income single mothers free baby formula or diapers. There are also Meals on Wheels too.
NAMBC Food Pantry Location is 1423 Norris Ave Memphis, TN 38106 901.359.6371
Holy Trinity Community Church 685 S. Highland St. Memphis, TN 38111 Main phone 901-320-9376 Get items like beans, snacks for students, Boxed or Canned Juices, Laundry Detergent, Paper products, and more.
St. Anne Food Pantry 706 S. Highland Memphis, TN 38111 Main phone 901-458-4238
First Unitarian Church - St. John's UMC Soup Kitchen 292 W. Virginia Ave Memphis, Tennessee 38104 901-526-8631 Free hot breakfast, lunches, and dinners, including at holidays. The low income, immigrants, and homeless among others can get assistance.
Leawood Baptist Church Food pantry address is 1202 Dyer Memphis, TN 38122 Phone 901-328-1025
Memphis International Church 1435 Wells Station Road Memphis, TN 38108 901-452-7993
Catholic Church of Ascension Food Pantry 3680 Ramill Rd Memphis, Tennessee 38128 901-372-1364
Church of the Holy Names Address - 697 Keel Avenue Memphis, TN 38107 (901) 525-9870 Some of the assistance programs administered on site include a food pantry, soup kitchen, and the charity also offers clothes closet. Families in an emergency take priority. Zip codes of 38103, 38105, and 38107 are covered.
First Presbyterian Church Center address - 166 Poplar Ave. Memphis, Tennessee 38105 Dial for help - (901) 525-5619 An on site soup kitchen offers hot meals on Sundays at 2:00pm. Also get information and limited amounts of financial assistance for paying bills and rent.
Shelby County SVDP food and social services Many resources are offered. There is financial aid, a low cost thrift store, and free food pantry. Get personal toiletries, free bags of groceries, or hot meals from the soup kitchen. Or get backpacks of snacks for kids or information on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. More on SVDP Memphis County assistance programs.
Grace St. Luke's Episcopal Church Address - 1720 Peabody Ave. Memphis, Tennessee 38104 Telephone - (901) 272-7425 Get hot meal from the soup kitchen. Food is also passed out. Thanksgiving and Christmas meals may be served, and a child from a low income Memphis family could be given a free gift or toy.
First Works, Inc. 204 N. Second St. Memphis, TN 38105 Dial the food bank at (901) 526-8228 Anyone, not just low income, can use the food pantry and possibly get clothing.
Highland Heights United Methodist Church 3476 Summer Avenue Memphis, Tennessee 38122 Phone - (901) 458-5966 The charity has volunteers that operate a free food pantry.
Memphis & Shelby County Health Department 757 Galloway Memphis, TN 38105 Dial for assistance (901) 544-7600 Some basic medical care, such as immunizations for women, children & infants, is offered in addition to food.
Memphis Union Mission 383 Poplar Ave. Memphis, Tennessee 38103 (901) 526-8434 Homeless can get a meal, fresh fruits, soup, and more. Blankets, personal hygiene items, and holiday programs are run too.
Mississippi Blvd Christian Church 1720 Peabody Ave Memphis, TN 38104 901-726-1142 Items may be baby formula, diapers for single moms, gently used clothing, and Christmas food baskets for the working poor in Shelby County.
Broadmoor Baptist Church 3824 Austin Peay Highway Memphis, Tennessee 38128 Call 901.386.9643 for hours.
RMBC Community Services Address is 3560 S Third Street Memphis, TN 38109 Call (901) 789-4570 They operate a food pantry, thrift store, and clothing closet on Thursdays only.
Cross-Way Church 2633 Altruria Rd Memphis, TN 38134 Call (901) 388-8515 for hours The pantry is open Saturday and Sunday only. Free emergency food boxes and Christmas meals are offered in Shelby County.
St John's United Methodist Church 1207 Peabody Avenue Memphis, TN 38104 (901) 726-4104 The charity food bank will assist low income and working poor families with a voucher.
Hope for the Midsouth Ministries The agency is at 7190 Pam Drive Millington, Tennessee 38053 Main phone - (888) 926-4592 Food is sold at reduced prices to the public. The discount program may have meats, fruits, baby formula, and other groceries items, as well as some meals for senior needs.
St. Patrick's Catholic Church 277 South Fourth Street @ Linden Memphis, TN 38126 Call - (901) 527-2542 This church offers referrals to government programs, charities, and local food banks.
Fig Tree Food Pantry 1325 Jefferson Memphis, Tennessee 38104 Call 901-722-4797 Emergency boxes of food are passed out. Staff can also refer clients to public aid such as SNAP food stamp application sites.
New Era MB Church 797 Laurel Memphis, TN 38114 901.327.3471
United Methodist Neighborhood Center Address of the food center - 1647 Dellwood Memphis, TN 38107 Dial for help - (901) 357-9538 Food pantry is offered for anyone.
The Life Church Address - 1800 N. Germantown Pkwy Cordova, TN 38016 Call 901.751.0095
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Good Neighbor Love Center Food Pantry 780 N. College Blvd West Memphis, TN 72301 Telephone: 870.735.0870 Senior citizens can use this pantry for home delivered meals. Contents may be rice, milk, soup, and more. Other support can be referrals to school supplies or surplus USDA commodities.
Heartsong Church UMC Neighborhood Center 800 N. Houston Levee Cordova, Tennessee 38016 901-755-6332
United Methodist Neighborhood Center 3000 Walnut Grove Rd. Memphis, Tennessee 38111 (901) 323-4993 Both clothing and a food bank is run on site. Seniors as well as disabled often take priority.
Another location of United Methodist Neighborhood Center is at the address below. 602 Looney Street Memphis, Tennessee 38107 Phone number - (901) 523-1036 Clothing and a food pantry is administered.
MIFA – Emergency Services Shelby County residents who have experienced a job loss or reduction in hours, and the resulting unexpected loss of income in the last 90 days may be able to get help from this agency. The center can provide a free voucher for five-day supply of food, to be redeemed at an area food bank or pantry. Get assistance up to four times per year. The center is currently located at 910 Vance Avenue, Memphis 38126, or dial 901- 527-0208.
Tennessee Department of Human Services – Food Stamps. The government can provides monthly financial assistance and help with bills to low-income households and individuals through EBT (Electronic Benefit Transfer) cards which can be used to purchase food. Apply at the nearest Department of Human Services office, which includes
- North Branch Office - Family Assistance, 3230 Jackson Ave., Memphis, TN 38122, Call 901-320-7200.
- Also dial Welles Branch Office - Family Assistance, 3360 South Third Street, Memphis, TN 38109. Dial 901-344-5040.
- Or call the Toll-free Family Assistance Center number at 1-866-311-4287. Anyone who has had food aid cut or an application turned down, they can find help when denied SNAP food stamps.
Memphis agencies run the WIC (Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children) program, which provides free baby formula and groceries, healthcare services to low-income pregnant, nutrition counseling, breast feeding and postpartum women, and support and programs to at-risk infants and young children. Call 901-528-0044 to get access to WIC Clinic locations.
Friends For Life Address: 43 N Cleveland Memphis, Tennessee 38104 Telephone - (901) 272-0855 The center provides food to eligible AIDS/HIV patients and their immediate families. Other support and guidance may be provided too.
Memphis Salvation Army Main location 877 Blythe Memphis, TN 38104 Main telephone number is (901) 729-8084 The center provides services, including a food pantry for seniors age 62 and above. A thrift store is on site, and Thanksgiving turkeys may be served. In addition, the location will also offer emergency food and groceries for anyone in need once a month. There are also Christmas meals, snacks for students, and Easter baskets. An appointment is needed. Another location is the Salvation Army-Ben Lear Corps is another option. The address is 877 Blythe Memphis, TN 38014. Call 901-543-5136.
St. Michael's Catholic Church Food bank location is 3867 Summer Ave Memphis, TN 38122 Call (901) 323-0896 for hours. Runs a food pantry for only zip code 38122.
Raleigh Assembly of God - Monthly Food Pantry 3683 Austin Peay Hwy Memphis, Tennessee 38128-3717 Phone number is (901) 386-5055 Provides food pantry and groceries on Saturday once per month for anyone in need of help. Or get laundry detergent, sanitizers, soap, and more.
St. Andrew AME Church Location is 1369 Mississippi Blvd Memphis, TN 38106 (901) 948-3441 The charity partners with other agencies to offer meals and other social services.
First Baptist Church Location is 2903 Washington Road Eads, TN 38028 Call the charity at 901-867-3502
Capleville Community Food Pantry 4725 Riverdale Capleville, TN 38141 901.363.1859 Snacks may be given to children from low income families. Boxes of groceries are passed out to others.
Bellevue Baptist Church 3759 N Watkins Memphis, Tennessee 38127 (901) 358-3391 Food is offered for 38107 and 38127 zip codes.
Landmark Food Pantry Food Pantry address is 2489 Carnes Avenue Memphis, Tennessee 38114 (901) 620-9558 In a crisis, there may be food provided from volunteers or referrals given to other local resources.
Additional free food programs in Shelby County
There are many other non-profit and charitable food pantries in Shelby County near you, as well as government programs. Call 901.527.0841 for linkage to pantries or soup kitchens, or to learn about application sites for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance (SNAP), surplus USDA commodities, or even the Meals on Wheels service for the elderly and disabled in Memphis.
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