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

Feed America's directory lists 56 free food pantries, food banks, soup kitchens, mobile pantry sites, and WIC offices in Knoxville, Tennessee. Every listing is verified against federal, state, or community data sources.

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

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 Knoxville 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 Knoxville, 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 Knoxville?

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 Knoxville?

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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Food Pantries in Knoxville, TN

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Apostles Restoration Ministries

Beaver Ridge United Methodist Church Food Pantry

Bread of Life

Bread of Life Food Pantry West Park Baptist Church

Burlington Food Pantry

City Hills Church - Food Pantry

City Hills Church - Papermill Location

Compassion Pantry

Cornerstone Church of God

Crossroad Ministries Church

E Ave House Of Prayer

Eternal Life

FBC Knox Food Co-Op

FISH Hospitality Pantries

First Baptist Church Knoxville (FISH)

First Presbyterian Church

Food in the Fort

Fountain City Ministry Center

Greater Warner Tabernacle AME Zion Church

HOPE Market at West End Church of Christ

Halls Welfare Ministry, Inc.

HillTop Baptist Food Pantry

Hosanna Pantry

Knox Area Rescue Ministries - Knoxville

Knox County

Ladies of Charity - Knoxville

Ladies of Charity-Knoxville

Lennon-Seney United Methodist Church - Five Loaves Food Pantry

Lost Sheep Ministry

Manna House Food Pantry at Cokesbury UMC

Metropolitan Community Church of Knoxville

Montgomery Village Baptist Center Food Pantry

New Hopewell Baptist Church (in South Knoxville)

New Life UMC

Salvation Army - Knoxville

Smokeys Pantry: A FISH Hospitality Pantry

The LORDs Child

The Love Kitchen, Inc.

The Salvation Army - N Broadway St Corps

Dept Of Health — Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) — seniors 60+

Arlington Baptist Church

Christ United Methodist Church - food pantry

Community Food Pantry - Prominent Chapters Corp

FISH Hospitality - East Knoxville Food Pantry

FISH Hospitality - Northwest Knoxville Pantry

FISH Hospitality - South Knoxville

FISH Hospitality - South Knoxville Pantry

FISH Hospitality Pantry – East Knoxville

Fountain City Ministry Center

Smokey's Pantry at UTK

Soul Harvest Church of God

The Lord's Child Food Pantry

The Salvation Army Family Assistance Program

Washington Pike United Methodist Church

Wesley House Food Pantry

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