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Food Assistance and Food Banks
Food banks and pantries in Bradley County.
Food Assistance and Food Banks
Many of the food pantries in Bradley County Tennessee provide monthly services to the needy. They often pass out a free box of groceries, and the size of it may be increased based on the total number of household members. Many of the charitable run food banks also operate soup kitchens, and these sites will serve hot meals to the homeless, provide Christmas or Thanksgiving meal services, and other support.
More information on the locations and how to apply is below. When stopping by a pantry, generally the staff will need proof of residency in Bradly County. Therefore it is recommended that individuals bring valid photo ID and/or social security card. While some programs may have income restrictions in place, generally a food pantry run by a non-profit tries to feed anyone in need.
Also, residents can inquire as to long term programs. As examples of the services provided, there may be applications to SNAP food stamps, personal products or free school lunches for kids. Many other food assistance programs may be offered too.
Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church: Address: 3405 Peerless Rd. NW Cleveland, TN 37312: Main phone - (423) 472-9578: Wednesday night is held for people with reservations. Time is 5:30 dinner. There is also an emergency food pantry as well as Wesley KIDS Pre-School, or the elderly can use Senior Ladies Exercise Program held 2 days per week.
New Life Community Kitchen 155 S. Ocoee St Cleveland, TN 373111 479-5434 The poor and hungry can stop by for an in-house lunch. A pantry also offers general assistance with groceries.
Feed the People of Faith Memorial Church: Address is 910 17th Street: Cleveland, TN 37311: Main phone - 476-6281: Residents of Bradley County can use the food pantry once every 2 weeks. The church also supports surrounding counties and towns. Sequoyah Church of God: P.0. Box 97 Cleveland, TN 37364 332-9693 Waterville Baptist Church 4555 Dalton Pike, SE Cleveland, Tennessee 37323 (423) 476-0263 In addition to the soup kitchen and food pantry, there is after school care for kids.
This include snack time, recreation, educational time, and applications to federal government lunch programs for kids. Saint Therese Catholic Church 900 Clingan Ridge Drive NW Cleveland, TN 37312 476-8123 On Tuesday and Thursday there are canned as well as non-perishable groceries. The Caring Place 130 Wildwood Avenue, SE, PO Box 5334 Cleveland, TN 37311: For hours, dial 472-4414: Low income families can be given free food, clothing, winter attire, and more.
Christmas toys and holiday services are also arranged. Big Spring Baptist Church: Location is 1415 Hardwick Street SE: Cleveland, TN 37311 472-1101 Many programs are offered. The pantry has baby formula, diapers, fresh food, and more. There is also a Meals on Wheels service for the disabled and elderly.
Other services include gently used furniture, hot meals, and more. Mount Olive Church of God: Main address: 3522 Harrison Pike: Cleveland, Tennessee 37311 (423) 479-3381 Valley View Baptist 4657 Spring Place Road SE Cleveland, TN 37323: Telephone - 472-7707: Central Church of Christ Cleveland 200 25th Street NW Cleveland, TN 37312: For intake, dial 476-8941: Canned food is available at most 3 times per year.
Clients include the working poor, single moms, and unemployed. First Baptist Church/Cleveland 1275 Stuart Rd Cleveland, TN 37312: Phone - (423) 709-9100 The Manna Food Ministry has non-perishable food as well as soap, razors, and personal care products monthly. Mount Zion Prayer Center 480 Central Ave, P O Box 925 Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 478-5044 New Life Community Church/Cleveland: Address: 155 South Ocoee St.
Cleveland, TN 37311: Dial (423) 479-5434 Spring Place Church of God of Prophecy 2600 Spring Place Rd SE Cleveland, Tennessee 37323 (423) 476-6414 The food pantry opens on Tuesday from 10:00-2:00pm only. Groceries, dairy, and other stuff is given out. North Cleveland Church of God: Location is 335 11th St NE: Cleveland, TN 37311: Phone number is (423) 476-5513:
Food Assistance and Food Banks
There are Christmas toys, Thanksgiving turkeys, and holiday gifts/food boxes. This is in addition to the other, regular food bank. For more information on food assistance programs in Bradley County, call 423.622.1800.
Residents can learn about various government and charitable services, including summer snacks for children from low income families.
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