Why Hunger:
Free hotline where you can access information for local soup kitchens, food pantries, congregate meal sites, and government nutrition programs.
English Language: https://whyhunger.org/find-food/
Spanish language: https://whyhunger.org/find-food-es/
National Celiac Association:
Includes information for local resources and gluten-free food pantries.
SNAP: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (food stamps)
Federally funded program administered at the state level
Eligibility:
Apply:
CSFP: Commodity Supplemental Food Program
Monthly box may include a variety of the following: juice, farina, oats, ready-to-eat cereal, rice, pasta, peanut butter, dry beans, canned meat, poultry, or fish, and canned fruits and vegetables.
Phone: 877-541-7905
Elderly that are at or below 130% of the Federal Poverty Income Guidelines.
Meals on Wheels:
-Pre-made meals available for purchase and/or in some cases covered by Medicare.
-Usually shipped in batches of 10, 14, and 21 days.
-Can store up to 14 days in refrigerator.
-Costs range around <$8.00/meals. Discounts offered for bulk orders and veterans.
Magic Kitchen (Possible Cost Associated): https://www.magickitchen.com/
https://www.magickitchen.com/menu/menu.pdf
https://www.magickitchen.com/menu/menu.pdf
-Most packages are priced at 2 to 4 servings.
-There are some single-serve options.
-Pre-made meals available for purchase and/or in some cases covered by Medicare.
Virginia Avenue United Methodist Church Food Pantry
Phone: 423)-968-1353
1127 Virginia Avenue
Bristol, TN - 37620
Second Harvest Food Bank of Northeast Tennessee
Phone: 423-279-0430
1020 Jericho Drive
Kingsport, TN - 37663
Orebank Missionary Baptist Church
Phone: 423-288-4881
5930 Orebank Road
Kingsport, TN - 37664
Sunnyside Baptist Church
Phone: 423-288-5081
406 Cooks Valley Road
Kingsport, TN - 37664
Healthcare Assistance:
Rx Assistance:
Medicare Rx Assistance:
Insulin Assistance:
EyeCare America: eligible patients can receive a free eye exam plus a one year follow up for any condition diagnosed in the initial exam.
National Institute of Health: provides information for several organizations that can assist with eye exams, eyeglasses, and eye-related prescriptions.
National Ramp: provides information and resources for obtaining a ramp.
Paying for Senior Care: provides information for state assistance programs for Durable Medical Equipment.
Veterans Crisis Hotline: 1-800-273-8255 (Veterans- press 1)
National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233
Hours: 24/7. Languages: English, Spanish, and 200+ through interpretation service
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration or SAMHSA's National Helpline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
Crisis Services & Suicide Prevention: Dial 988
Tennessee Commission on Aging and Disability
can search by county on the website for resources
First Tennessee Area (Northeast) Transportation Services
Rental Assistance
National Low-Income Housing Coalition
Senior Living Discounts
Retail, grocery, restaurant, leisure, travel, etc discounts.
Cleaning For A Reason
-Receive 1 free home cleaning each month for 2 months (2 cleanings total)
-Individuals and families who are receiving cancer treatment, recovering from cancer, or in hospice should be eligible.
Bristol Slater Senior Center
Phone: 423-764-4023
6.64 miles away - Get Directions
325 McDowell Street
Bristol, TN 37620
Elizabethton Senior Citizens Center
Phone: 423-543-4362
15.47 miles away - Get Directions
428 East G Street
Elizabethton, TN 37643
Johnson County Senior Center
Phone: 423-727-8883
15.66 miles away - Get Directions
128 College Street
Mountain City, TN 37683