Food & Nutrition

Phone: (865) 546-8446

Phone: (865) 254-5721

Website: www.beardsleyfarm.org/

Address: 1741 Reynolds St., 37921

Urban demonstration farm that works to increase food security in Knoxville by providing fresh produce, accessible education, land, and resources for gardening.

Community Gardens:
The farm encourages individuals to garden together in community spaces and public housing sites. Visit beardsleyfarm.org or call 254-5721 to see if your housing complex has a community garden.

Seed and Plant Distribution:
The farm promotes home gardening and provides free vegetable seeds and plants for low-to-moderate income gardeners in Knox County from Feb. 1 – Apr. 30 each year. Call 254-5721 for information.

Phone: (865) 546-3500

Website: www.knoxcac.org/food-resources/

Individuals receive 1-2 bags of shelf-stable food provided by USDA. Must provide proof of Knox County residency. Distribution at the Mobile Meals Kitchen/Malcolm Martin Park, O’Connor Senior Center, and South Knoxville Community Center. Call or visit the knoxcac.org website for distribution dates and times.

Phone: (865) 524-2786

Website: www.knoxcac.org/food-resources

A program of the Office on Aging’s Senior Nutrition Program that offers a mid-day meal served in group dining facilities at several locations. Available to any Knox County resident 60+.

Phone: (865) 524-2786

Website: www.knoxseniors.org/our-services/senior-nutrition

A program of the Office on Aging’s Senior Nutrition Program that provides hot or cold lunches, utilizing the Knox County Mobile Meals delivery system, Mon.-Fri., to anyone of any age. Cold breakfasts and suppers available for delivery at same time. Five-day minimum; private pay. No in-home assessment.

Phone: (865) 524-2786

Website: www.knoxseniors.org/mobile

A program of the Office on Aging’s Senior Nutrition Program that provides home-delivered mid-day meal delivered by volunteers Mon. Fri. Serving individuals age 60+ who, due to physical or mental limitations, are unable to leave their home and unable to prepare food and have no one to prepare food for them. Called Meals on Wheels in other communities. Call to determine eligibility and schedule an in-home assessment. Proud sponsor of the 2025-2027 Aging Well Resource Directory.

Phone: (865) 691-2551

Ext.: 4233

TTY: (800) 848-0298

Partnership between East TN Area Agency on Aging & Disability and Second Harvest Food Bank of East TN that serves older adults who are low-income and/or have mobility needs that prevent independent grocery shopping. Boxes of shelf-stable and fresh food are delivered to the clients’ homes on a monthly basis. Available in limited counties.

Phone: (865) 594-6151

Website: www.tn.gov/humanservices/for-families/supplemental-nutrition-assistance-program-snap.html

Address: TN Department of Human Services - 2700 Middlebrook Pike, Suite 200, 37921

SNAP provides nutrition benefits to supplement the food budget of needy families so they can purchase healthy food and move towards self-sufficiency.

Phone: (865) 546-6262

Website: www.knoxseniors.org/snap/

Address: 2247 Western Ave., 37921

A program of the Office on Aging that provides assistance for adults age 60+ to apply for help with food and nutrition assistance through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Extra deductible expenses for adults 60+ to help qualify for SNAP. Mon.- Fri., 8 am-4:45 pm.

Phone: (865) 546-3500

Website: www.knoxcac.org/food-resources/

Dietary supplements (Ensure/Boost) for qualified Knox County residents with medical need. One case provided monthly. Call for application.