Needs From: Volunteer East Tennessee

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: 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: Food Donation Items



Amazon Wishlist Link

You do not need to respond to this need to participate — simply use the link above to learn what items are needed.

Organization: KnoxPride



Amazon Wishlist Link

You do not need to respond to this need to participate — simply use the link above to learn what items are needed.

Organization: KnoxPride

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 37920

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Help Us Shop for Groceries for an Arriving Refugee Family


Have you ever wished you could make a difference just by running your daily errands? 

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 is expecting to welcome a record number of refugees to Knoxville this year, and we cannot do this without community support.

We would love to have volunteers help us shop for culturally appropriate groceries.  We will give you grocery gift cards (you don't have to use your own money!) and a culturally appropriate grocery list for the family you are shopping for; you help us by going to a local Walmart or other grocery store and shopping for the items on the list and return the groceries to our office. This volunteer opportunity is very flexible with busy schedules!

Help us give a refugee family a head start in their new city by providing 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


Have you ever wished you could make a difference just by running your daily errands? 

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 is expecting to welcome a record number of refugees to Knoxville this year, and we cannot do this without community support.

We would love to have volunteers help us shop for culturally appropriate groceries.  We will give you grocery gift cards (you don't have to use your own money!) and a culturally appropriate grocery list for the family you are shopping for; you help us by going to a local Walmart or other grocery store and shopping for the items on the list and return the groceries to our office. This volunteer opportunity is very flexible with busy schedules!

Help us give a refugee family a head start in their new city by providing 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 Donation Items

Please follow this list of items needed for Bridge Refugee Services:  

You do not need to respond to this need to participate — simply use the link above to learn what items are needed and connect with Bridge to schedule a drop off time! 

Please note that Bridge is housed in Suite A and is the bottom floor of the building, and the front door of our office faces Whittle Springs Rd.  When you arrive, you can ring the buzzer at the door and let the staff member who answers know you are dropping off a food donation.  If you purchase food, it always helps us for donation recording purposes if you keep and provide a receipt, but this is not required.  


If you have any questions, please reach out to Peter Green at pgreen@bridgerefugees.org or Sidney Schumm at volunteerknox@bridgerefugees.org. 


Organization: Bridge Refugee Services

Please follow this list of items needed for Bridge Refugee Services:  

You do not need to respond to this need to participate — simply use the link above to learn what items are needed and connect with Bridge to schedule a drop off time! 

Please note that Bridge is housed in Suite A and is the bottom floor of the building, and the front door of our office faces Whittle Springs Rd.  When you arrive, you can ring the buzzer at the door and let the staff member who answers know you are dropping off a food donation.  If you purchase food, it always helps us for donation recording purposes if you keep and provide a receipt, but this is not required.  


If you have any questions, please reach out to Peter Green at pgreen@bridgerefugees.org or Sidney Schumm at volunteerknox@bridgerefugees.org. 


Organization: Bridge Refugee Services

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 37917

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Tuesday & Thursday: Volunteer with FISH Hospitality Pantries

Volunteers needed to greet folks coming for food (groceries) assistance, assist with setting up food displays, and helping our guests select food items. Any amount of time between 9am-1pm is good This pantry provides food to about 250 families each day.

 

 

Organization: FISH Hospitality Pantries

Volunteers needed to greet folks coming for food (groceries) assistance, assist with setting up food displays, and helping our guests select food items. Any amount of time between 9am-1pm is good This pantry provides food to about 250 families each day.

 

 

Organization: FISH Hospitality Pantries

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 37917

Allow Groups: Yes

Volunteer: 4th Saturday of the month: Volunteer with FISH Hospitality Pantries

Volunteers needed to greet folks coming for food (groceries) assistance, assist with setting up food displays, and helping our guests select food items. Any amount of time between 9am-1pm is good This pantry provides food to about 250 families each day.

Organization: FISH Hospitality Pantries

Volunteers needed to greet folks coming for food (groceries) assistance, assist with setting up food displays, and helping our guests select food items. Any amount of time between 9am-1pm is good This pantry provides food to about 250 families each day.

Organization: FISH Hospitality Pantries

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 37917

Allow Groups: Yes

Volunteer: Deliver Meals to Homebound Seniors


**Mobile Meals delivers meals on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day, but help is needed all holiday season**

Mobile Meals delivers to over 1,000 homebound seniors daily Monday – Friday to every zip code in Knox County. Volunteers deliver a hot lunchtime meal that, along with the daily safety check, helps to keep individuals safe and healthy longer in their own home, where they want to be. We need over 100 volunteers deliver meals each weekday. Volunteers are always needed to help with this much needed service.

Deliveries take place 10am - 1pm, Monday-Friday. Volunteers can schedule a route to be assigned on a regular basis, can volunteer seasonally (during holiday times, during any school breaks, etc.);or can give us a list of dates or just reach out when available. Kids are welcome to come along and Students will earn 4 hours per delivery and are welcome to bring someone along with them. 

Each participant 18+ should fill out a volunteer application by going to the following link https://forms.office.com/r/MTMNLQygxr. After you register you will get an email from the Volunteer Coordinator with details about how to schedule a volunteer opportunity. Please reach out with any questions. Email: mobilemealsvols@cacnutrition.org Text: 865-680-2594  Call: 865-524-2786 and ask for Mobile Meals

 

 

Organization: CAC Mobile Meals


**Mobile Meals delivers meals on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day, but help is needed all holiday season**

Mobile Meals delivers to over 1,000 homebound seniors daily Monday – Friday to every zip code in Knox County. Volunteers deliver a hot lunchtime meal that, along with the daily safety check, helps to keep individuals safe and healthy longer in their own home, where they want to be. We need over 100 volunteers deliver meals each weekday. Volunteers are always needed to help with this much needed service.

Deliveries take place 10am - 1pm, Monday-Friday. Volunteers can schedule a route to be assigned on a regular basis, can volunteer seasonally (during holiday times, during any school breaks, etc.);or can give us a list of dates or just reach out when available. Kids are welcome to come along and Students will earn 4 hours per delivery and are welcome to bring someone along with them. 

Each participant 18+ should fill out a volunteer application by going to the following link https://forms.office.com/r/MTMNLQygxr. After you register you will get an email from the Volunteer Coordinator with details about how to schedule a volunteer opportunity. Please reach out with any questions. Email: mobilemealsvols@cacnutrition.org Text: 865-680-2594  Call: 865-524-2786 and ask for Mobile Meals

 

 

Organization: CAC Mobile Meals

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 37921

Allow Groups: Yes