How many free food pantries are there in Elizabethton, Tennessee?

Feed America's directory lists 17 free food pantries, food banks, soup kitchens, mobile pantry sites, and WIC offices in Elizabethton, Tennessee. Listings are compiled from federal, state, and community data sources. Each listing page shows where it came from and whether it has been independently verified — always call ahead to confirm hours before travelling.

Do I need to qualify or apply for free food in Elizabethton?

Most food pantries in our directory are walk-in and free — no income proof, application, or appointment needed. A few specialized programs (like WIC) require eligibility verification. Each location page tells you what to bring.

What hours are food pantries in Elizabethton open?

Hours vary by location. Many pantries operate 1–2 days per week, often weekday mornings or Saturday mornings. Always call before visiting — hours can change with no notice. If a pantry shows "Open Now" on our site, that's based on its published schedule.

Can I get food today in Elizabethton, Tennessee?

Call 211 first — it's free, 24/7, and the dispatcher can route you to a pantry open right now or to an emergency food box. Soup kitchens (which serve hot meals) also operate same-day in most cities. We list both on this page.

Are there mobile pantries in Elizabethton?

Mobile pantries are pop-up food distributions that change location week to week. Look for "mobile pantry" tagged listings on this page — they include the upcoming distribution location and time.

Is Feed America affiliated with the local food bank in Elizabethton?

Feed America (feedam.org, EIN 92-1761881) is an independent 501(c)(3) directory. We are not affiliated with any local food bank. We aggregate publicly-available data from food banks, USDA, HRSA, and community sources to make finding help easier. For full nonprofit disambiguation, see /disclosures.

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Arm Inc Food Pantry

food pantry

714 W C St, Elizabethton, TN 37643

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Listed from directory data; current services have not been independently confirmed. Directory record date: 2026-04-21; this may be an import date. Contact the provider before visiting.

Requirements: Main food pantry location in Elizabethton, Tennessee.

Offers: Food pantry, Free

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Food Pantries in Elizabethton, TN

Arm Inc Food Pantry

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East Side Free Will Baptist

Eastside Freewill Baptist - Elizabethton

First Baptist Church

Hale Community Ministries Food Pantry

Hale Community Ministries/ELIZ

Philippi Missionary Baptist

Phillipi Missionary Baptist Church

River's Edge Fellowship of God

Unaka Baptist Church

Carter Christian Church

First Christian Church ELIZ

Assist & Resources Ministries

Phillippi Baptist Church

Franklin Place Apts

VFW 2166 Elizabethton

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