Food & Nutrition

For information about privately run meal-delivery services, see "Errand Services." For a list of food pantries and other emergency sources of food, see "Crisis & Hardship Assistance." Hot meals are served at a variety of locations around town. Call 211 for times and locations. When being discharged from the hospital, ask to speak with the dietitian for nutritional counseling.

Food Stamps/SNAP

594-6151
TN Dept. of Human Services
2700 Middlebrook Pike, Suite 100, 37921
Formerly called the Food Stamp Program, now called the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
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Green Thumb and Community Gardens (CAC)

546-3500
Free vegetable seeds, plants, and fertilizer for those with low income. Apply Feb.-early May at nearest CAC Neighbor-hood Center. Beardsley Community Farm is an urban agriculture center that provides a variety of educational opportunities and produces fresh food for people in the community.

Milk Fund Program (CAC)

546-3500
2247 Western Avenue, 37921
Dietary supplements for qualified individuals with a medical need. Call for an application.

Mobile Affordable Meal Service (CAC)

524-2786
Office on Aging
2247 Western Avenue, 37921 (street)
P.O. Box 51650, 37950-1650 (mailing)
Delivers hot or cold lunches, Mon. - Fri., to anyone of any age. Cold breakfasts and suppers available for delivery at same time. Five-day minimum; private pay.
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Senior Nutrition Program (CAC)

524-2786
Office on Aging
2247 Western Avenue, 37921 (street)
P.O. Box 51650, 37950-1650 (mailing)
Noontime weekday meals for persons over 60 without regard to income. Participants contribute.
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Congregate Meals: Group dining facilities in several Knox County locations. Some transportation available.

Mobile Meals: Meals delivered to homebound. (Called Meals on Wheels in other communities.)