Needs From: Volunteer East Tennessee

Volunteer: Food Donation Items

Please follow this link to find the most up-to-date items needed for the KAPA kitchen:

Pantry Donations

You do not need to respond to this need to participate — simply use the link above to learn how you can start donating food items to this agency.

If you have any questions, please reach out to Kandice Baker at kbaker@knoxvillemedicine.org. 

Organization: KAPA Kitchen

Please follow this link to find the most up-to-date items needed for the KAPA kitchen:

Pantry Donations

You do not need to respond to this need to participate — simply use the link above to learn how you can start donating food items to this agency.

If you have any questions, please reach out to Kandice Baker at kbaker@knoxvillemedicine.org. 

Organization: KAPA Kitchen

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 37923

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Special Commodities Distribution: Box Handler and Food Support

Volunteers are needed to help move boxes of food, and other potential needs at the upcoming Special Commodities Distribution event happening November 8, 2025. 

Please note that this opportunity does require the ability to lift items. 

Volunteers should plan on being outdoors and bringing their own water bottles, and snacks if needed. 

Volunteers should park in the side lot off of Major that volunteers may park in and will check in at the CAC trucks! 

If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Trace Bateman at trace.bateman@cacnutrition.org. 

Organization: CAC Food Distribution

Volunteers are needed to help move boxes of food, and other potential needs at the upcoming Special Commodities Distribution event happening November 8, 2025. 

Please note that this opportunity does require the ability to lift items. 

Volunteers should plan on being outdoors and bringing their own water bottles, and snacks if needed. 

Volunteers should park in the side lot off of Major that volunteers may park in and will check in at the CAC trucks! 

If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Trace Bateman at trace.bateman@cacnutrition.org. 

Organization: CAC Food Distribution

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Nov 8, 2025

Zip Code: 37916

Allow Groups: Yes

Volunteer: Special Commodities Distribution: Traffic Support Volunteers

Volunteers are needed to help direct traffic at the upcoming Special Commodities Distribution event happening November 8, 2025. 

Volunteers should plan on being outdoors and bringing their own  water bottles, and snacks if needed. 

Volunteers should park in the side lot off of Major that volunteers may park in and will check in at the CAC trucks! 

If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Trace Bateman at trace.bateman@cacnutrition.org. 

Organization: CAC Food Distribution

Volunteers are needed to help direct traffic at the upcoming Special Commodities Distribution event happening November 8, 2025. 

Volunteers should plan on being outdoors and bringing their own  water bottles, and snacks if needed. 

Volunteers should park in the side lot off of Major that volunteers may park in and will check in at the CAC trucks! 

If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Trace Bateman at trace.bateman@cacnutrition.org. 

Organization: CAC Food Distribution

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Nov 8, 2025

Zip Code: 37916

Allow Groups: Yes

Volunteer: Food Volunteer Needs

Please follow this link to find the most up-to-date items needed for the Wesley House!
Volunteers — Wesley House Community Center

You do not need to respond to this need to participate — simply use the link above to learn how you can start donating food items to this agency.

If you have any questions, please reach out to Wesley House at EmergentNeeds@wesleyhouseknox.org

Organization: Wesley House Community Center

Please follow this link to find the most up-to-date items needed for the Wesley House!
Volunteers — Wesley House Community Center

You do not need to respond to this need to participate — simply use the link above to learn how you can start donating food items to this agency.

If you have any questions, please reach out to Wesley House at EmergentNeeds@wesleyhouseknox.org

Organization: Wesley House Community Center

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 37921

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Food Donation Items

Please follow this link to find the most up-to-date items needed for the Wesley House!https://www.wesleyhouseknox.org/wesleywishlist#:~:text=Toilet Plunger-,Emergent Needs,-Tuna
You do not need to respond to this need to participate — simply use the link above to learn how you can start donating food items to this agency.If you have any questions, please reach out to Wesley House at EmergentNeeds@wesleyhouseknox.org

Organization: Wesley House Community Center

Please follow this link to find the most up-to-date items needed for the Wesley House!https://www.wesleyhouseknox.org/wesleywishlist#:~:text=Toilet Plunger-,Emergent Needs,-Tuna
You do not need to respond to this need to participate — simply use the link above to learn how you can start donating food items to this agency.If you have any questions, please reach out to Wesley House at EmergentNeeds@wesleyhouseknox.org

Organization: Wesley House Community Center

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 37921

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Food Support Volunteers

Please follow this link to find the most up-to-date volunteer shifts for the KAPA kitchen.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4EAFAE2FABF9C43-51770789-kapa#/

You do not need to respond to this need to participate — simply use the link above to learn how you can start volunteering with this agency.

If you have any questions, please reach out to Kandice Baker at kbaker@knoxvillemedicine.org. 

Organization: KAPA Kitchen

Please follow this link to find the most up-to-date volunteer shifts for the KAPA kitchen.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4EAFAE2FABF9C43-51770789-kapa#/

You do not need to respond to this need to participate — simply use the link above to learn how you can start volunteering with this agency.

If you have any questions, please reach out to Kandice Baker at kbaker@knoxvillemedicine.org. 

Organization: KAPA Kitchen

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 37923

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Food Donation Items

Hellbender Harm Reduction is in need of the following items: 

Canned foods that do not require a can opener to openPackaged tuna salad that is ready to eat (These usually come in pouches)Individually packaged beef jerky/beef sticksPudding cupsFruit snacksRaisins or other dried fruits that come in individual boxesTrail mixGranola barsCheese and crackers/peanut butter crackersProtein barsMilk/beverages in tetra pak packagingAnything that is portable, shelf stable, and does not require a tool to open

Please note - that you must respond to this need to let us know that you are planning on donating items



Prior to delivery please text or call (865) 266 - 6389 to arrange for drop off details & drop off locations!


Organization: Hellbender Harm Reduction

Hellbender Harm Reduction is in need of the following items: 

Canned foods that do not require a can opener to openPackaged tuna salad that is ready to eat (These usually come in pouches)Individually packaged beef jerky/beef sticksPudding cupsFruit snacksRaisins or other dried fruits that come in individual boxesTrail mixGranola barsCheese and crackers/peanut butter crackersProtein barsMilk/beverages in tetra pak packagingAnything that is portable, shelf stable, and does not require a tool to open

Please note - that you must respond to this need to let us know that you are planning on donating items



Prior to delivery please text or call (865) 266 - 6389 to arrange for drop off details & drop off locations!


Organization: Hellbender Harm Reduction

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 37917

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Help Us Pick Up Community Food Donations!


Our mission is to provide opportunities for refugees to rebuild their lives after suffering persecution so that they may become productive, contributing members of the community. Bridge Refugee Services offers support to over 400 refugee clients in the greater Knox Co. area, and we cannot do this without community support.

Through Second Harvest's Food Rescue Program, we have been able to create partnerships with local ethnic grocery stores and restaurants around Knoxville to combat food insecurity in the refugee community.  We would love to have volunteers help us pick up food donations from these stores and restaurants each week.  We will give you a location or locations to pick up from and you will represent Bridge as you drive to these locations to interact with store employees and pick up these donations.  Then bring these donations back to our office to help us weigh and record the donation.  Vehicles that can haul large donations are preferred, but may not be required.  This volunteer opportunity is a weekly opportunity with some flexibility.

Help us provide our refugee families culturally familiar, nourishing food!

Volunteer Requirements:

Complete Bridge Volunteer Paperwork Attend Bridge Volunteer Orientation (about 1hr via Zoom) Background Check through Sterling Volunteers ($17.50 per person paid to Sterling Volunteers)

Foreign language skills or experience working with refugee populations not required.

If you have any additional questions, please reach out to Peter Green, our Volunteer & Co-Sponsorship Manager, via email at pgreen@bridgerefugees.org.


Organization: Bridge Refugee Services


Our mission is to provide opportunities for refugees to rebuild their lives after suffering persecution so that they may become productive, contributing members of the community. Bridge Refugee Services offers support to over 400 refugee clients in the greater Knox Co. area, and we cannot do this without community support.

Through Second Harvest's Food Rescue Program, we have been able to create partnerships with local ethnic grocery stores and restaurants around Knoxville to combat food insecurity in the refugee community.  We would love to have volunteers help us pick up food donations from these stores and restaurants each week.  We will give you a location or locations to pick up from and you will represent Bridge as you drive to these locations to interact with store employees and pick up these donations.  Then bring these donations back to our office to help us weigh and record the donation.  Vehicles that can haul large donations are preferred, but may not be required.  This volunteer opportunity is a weekly opportunity with some flexibility.

Help us provide our refugee families culturally familiar, nourishing food!

Volunteer Requirements:

Complete Bridge Volunteer Paperwork Attend Bridge Volunteer Orientation (about 1hr via Zoom) Background Check through Sterling Volunteers ($17.50 per person paid to Sterling Volunteers)

Foreign language skills or experience working with refugee populations not required.

If you have any additional questions, please reach out to Peter Green, our Volunteer & Co-Sponsorship Manager, via email at pgreen@bridgerefugees.org.


Organization: Bridge Refugee Services

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 37917

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Food Support Volunteer Interest Form

When challenges like the government shutdown or the pausing of SNAP benefits impact our community, we have the power to step up and support one another.

We’re currently assessing where help is needed most and are building a list of volunteers interested in assisting with local food support efforts. By signing up for this need, you’ll be added to our list to hear about opportunities to serve and make a difference.

If you have any questions, please contact Kate Broome at broomek@unitedwayknox.org

Organization: United Way of Greater Knoxville

When challenges like the government shutdown or the pausing of SNAP benefits impact our community, we have the power to step up and support one another.

We’re currently assessing where help is needed most and are building a list of volunteers interested in assisting with local food support efforts. By signing up for this need, you’ll be added to our list to hear about opportunities to serve and make a difference.

If you have any questions, please contact Kate Broome at broomek@unitedwayknox.org

Organization: United Way of Greater Knoxville

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 37921

Allow Groups: Yes

Volunteer: Food Donation Interest Form

When challenges like the government shutdown or the pausing of SNAP benefits impact our community, we have the power to step up and support one another.

We’re currently assessing where food donations are needed most and are building a list of individuals interested in assisting with local food support efforts. By signing up for this need, you’ll be added to our list to hear about opportunities to donate and make a difference.

If you have any questions, please contact Kate Broome at broomek@unitedwayknox.org

Organization: United Way of Greater Knoxville

When challenges like the government shutdown or the pausing of SNAP benefits impact our community, we have the power to step up and support one another.

We’re currently assessing where food donations are needed most and are building a list of individuals interested in assisting with local food support efforts. By signing up for this need, you’ll be added to our list to hear about opportunities to donate and make a difference.

If you have any questions, please contact Kate Broome at broomek@unitedwayknox.org

Organization: United Way of Greater Knoxville

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 37921

Allow Groups: Yes