Needs From: Volunteer East Tennessee

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: Warehouse Product Recovery: December 25

Our volunteers work out of our Maryville warehouse in the Product Recovery area or our Repack Clean Room where we process donated and bulk food for distribution, to help feed our East Tennessee neighbors.

Volunteers also help in non-food project support roles such as cleaning, letter stuffing, and miscellaneous admin duties. 

No experience necessary! Training will be provided on-site at the beginning of the shift.

*Volunteers must be at least 10 years of age, and anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult chaperone.
** Please note, for groups that have minors ages 10-15 among the participants, we require a 1:5 chaperone to minor ratio. Please ensure that your group size matches this ratio with adult chaperones (18+) and minors.

Please park in the rear parking lot through the metal gate as parking in the front is limited. Volunteers enter through the double glass doors by the rear lot into our volunteer lobby. 

Our Location:

Second Harvest Food Bank of East TN

136 Harvest Lane

Maryville, TN 37801

www.secondharvestetn.org

 

Please know you will be working in a warehouse environment and the following rules concerning dress must be followed:

While casual attire is welcome; jeans, shorts, t-shirts, etc., attire must be appropriate for a family environment. Wear clothing that you don’t mind getting dirty. Bring layers when temperatures outside are colder, as the warehouse is not heated. Open toed shoes are prohibited. You may be required to wear a mask, gloves, and hairnet depending on your work project. ALL hair must fit into hairnet - bring a hair band if you have long hair. Jewelry should be limited to rings only. Earrings and watches may need to be removed. Please do not bring personal items like bags and backpacks into the warehouse. Phones should never be set down on counters or pallets. Please keep phones in pockets while working in the warehouse.

Additionally, please consider maximizing your impact while volunteering: bring can goods with you to donate, engage with us on social media, or make a gift online.

Organization: Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee

Our volunteers work out of our Maryville warehouse in the Product Recovery area or our Repack Clean Room where we process donated and bulk food for distribution, to help feed our East Tennessee neighbors.

Volunteers also help in non-food project support roles such as cleaning, letter stuffing, and miscellaneous admin duties. 

No experience necessary! Training will be provided on-site at the beginning of the shift.

*Volunteers must be at least 10 years of age, and anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult chaperone.
** Please note, for groups that have minors ages 10-15 among the participants, we require a 1:5 chaperone to minor ratio. Please ensure that your group size matches this ratio with adult chaperones (18+) and minors.

Please park in the rear parking lot through the metal gate as parking in the front is limited. Volunteers enter through the double glass doors by the rear lot into our volunteer lobby. 

Our Location:

Second Harvest Food Bank of East TN

136 Harvest Lane

Maryville, TN 37801

www.secondharvestetn.org

 

Please know you will be working in a warehouse environment and the following rules concerning dress must be followed:

While casual attire is welcome; jeans, shorts, t-shirts, etc., attire must be appropriate for a family environment. Wear clothing that you don’t mind getting dirty. Bring layers when temperatures outside are colder, as the warehouse is not heated. Open toed shoes are prohibited. You may be required to wear a mask, gloves, and hairnet depending on your work project. ALL hair must fit into hairnet - bring a hair band if you have long hair. Jewelry should be limited to rings only. Earrings and watches may need to be removed. Please do not bring personal items like bags and backpacks into the warehouse. Phones should never be set down on counters or pallets. Please keep phones in pockets while working in the warehouse.

Additionally, please consider maximizing your impact while volunteering: bring can goods with you to donate, engage with us on social media, or make a gift online.

Organization: Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 37801

Allow Groups: Yes

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: Mobile Pantry Support: Cocke County / Newport

*NEW* Mobile Pantry OPPORTUNITY: COCKE COUNTY


This is a wonderful opportunity for volunteers to serve close to home- in their own community. Our truck and staff will arrive with food and volunteers will work together to assist in the distribution of the food items to those in need. Volunteers must be able to stand for the duration of shift, as well as lift, bend and carry boxes to vehicles.

This food distribution is outdoors, please plan to dress according to the weather.

Volunteers will meet at the distribution site address at the listed time.

Duties include:

loading food boxes into cars sorting food Help direct traffic taking down data information assisting with gathering materials ages 10+ (accompanied by an adult)

Location Details:

At the Cocke County Fairgrounds

112 Fairgrounds Circle

Newport, TN 37821

10 am to 12 pm or until food is gone

Drive-thru distribution

Volunteers arrive at 9amPlease bring water to drink!

Organization: Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee

*NEW* Mobile Pantry OPPORTUNITY: COCKE COUNTY


This is a wonderful opportunity for volunteers to serve close to home- in their own community. Our truck and staff will arrive with food and volunteers will work together to assist in the distribution of the food items to those in need. Volunteers must be able to stand for the duration of shift, as well as lift, bend and carry boxes to vehicles.

This food distribution is outdoors, please plan to dress according to the weather.

Volunteers will meet at the distribution site address at the listed time.

Duties include:

loading food boxes into cars sorting food Help direct traffic taking down data information assisting with gathering materials ages 10+ (accompanied by an adult)

Location Details:

At the Cocke County Fairgrounds

112 Fairgrounds Circle

Newport, TN 37821

10 am to 12 pm or until food is gone

Drive-thru distribution

Volunteers arrive at 9amPlease bring water to drink!

Organization: Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 37821

Allow Groups: Yes

Volunteer: Mobile Pantry Distribution Support: Hamblen County / Morristown

 ** NEW LOCATION as of 1/6/2026**Location Details: The Avenue Church 6057 W Andrew Johnson Hwy, Talbott, TN 37877


This is a wonderful opportunity for volunteers to serve close to home- in their own community. Our truck and staff will arrive with food and volunteers will work together to assist in the distribution of the food items to those in need. Volunteers must be able to stand for the duration of shift, as well as lift, bend and carry boxes to vehicles.

This food distribution is outdoors, please plan to dress according to the weather.

Volunteers will meet at the distribution site address at the listed time.

Duties include:

loading food boxes into cars sorting food Help direct traffic taking down data information assisting with gathering materials ages 10+ (accompanied by an adult)

 Location Details:

The Avenue Church

6057 W Andrew Johnson Hwy, Talbott, TN 37877

Event is : 11am to 1pm or until food is gone

Drive-Thru

Volunteers arrive at 9:00 am EST Please bring your own water to drink!

Organization: Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee

 ** NEW LOCATION as of 1/6/2026**Location Details: The Avenue Church 6057 W Andrew Johnson Hwy, Talbott, TN 37877


This is a wonderful opportunity for volunteers to serve close to home- in their own community. Our truck and staff will arrive with food and volunteers will work together to assist in the distribution of the food items to those in need. Volunteers must be able to stand for the duration of shift, as well as lift, bend and carry boxes to vehicles.

This food distribution is outdoors, please plan to dress according to the weather.

Volunteers will meet at the distribution site address at the listed time.

Duties include:

loading food boxes into cars sorting food Help direct traffic taking down data information assisting with gathering materials ages 10+ (accompanied by an adult)

 Location Details:

The Avenue Church

6057 W Andrew Johnson Hwy, Talbott, TN 37877

Event is : 11am to 1pm or until food is gone

Drive-Thru

Volunteers arrive at 9:00 am EST Please bring your own water to drink!

Organization: Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 37814

Allow Groups: Yes

Volunteer: Mobile Pantry Distribution Support: Roane County / Harriman

This is a wonderful opportunity for volunteers to serve close to home- in their own community. Our truck and staff will arrive with food and volunteers will work together to assist in the distribution of the food items to those in need. Volunteers must be able to stand for the duration of shift, as well as lift, bend and carry boxes to vehicles.

This food distribution is outdoors, please plan to dress according to the weather.

Volunteers will meet at the distribution site address at the listed time.

Duties include:

loading food boxes into cars sorting food Help direct traffic taking down data information assisting with gathering materials ages 10+ (accompanied by an adult)

Location Details:

Riverfront Park

301 Emory Drive

Harriman, TN 37748

10am-12pm or until food is gone

Drive-Thru

Volunteers arrive at 9am

Organization: Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee

This is a wonderful opportunity for volunteers to serve close to home- in their own community. Our truck and staff will arrive with food and volunteers will work together to assist in the distribution of the food items to those in need. Volunteers must be able to stand for the duration of shift, as well as lift, bend and carry boxes to vehicles.

This food distribution is outdoors, please plan to dress according to the weather.

Volunteers will meet at the distribution site address at the listed time.

Duties include:

loading food boxes into cars sorting food Help direct traffic taking down data information assisting with gathering materials ages 10+ (accompanied by an adult)

Location Details:

Riverfront Park

301 Emory Drive

Harriman, TN 37748

10am-12pm or until food is gone

Drive-Thru

Volunteers arrive at 9am

Organization: Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 37748

Allow Groups: Yes

Volunteer: Mobile Pantry Support: Grainger County / Washburn

 This is a wonderful opportunity for volunteers to serve close to home- in their own community. Our truck and staff will arrive with food and volunteers will work together to assist in the distribution of the food items to those in need. Volunteers must be able to stand for the duration of shift, as well as lift, bend and carry boxes to vehicles.

This food distribution is outdoors, please plan to dress according to the weather.

Volunteers will meet at the distribution site address at the listed time.

Duties include:

loading food boxes into cars sorting food Help direct traffic taking down data information assisting with gathering materials ages 10+( accompanied by an adult)

 Location Details:

Across from Washburn School

7925 TN 131

Washburn, TN 37888

10 am to 12 pm or until food is gone

Drive-thru

Volunteers arrive at 9am

Organization: Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee

 This is a wonderful opportunity for volunteers to serve close to home- in their own community. Our truck and staff will arrive with food and volunteers will work together to assist in the distribution of the food items to those in need. Volunteers must be able to stand for the duration of shift, as well as lift, bend and carry boxes to vehicles.

This food distribution is outdoors, please plan to dress according to the weather.

Volunteers will meet at the distribution site address at the listed time.

Duties include:

loading food boxes into cars sorting food Help direct traffic taking down data information assisting with gathering materials ages 10+( accompanied by an adult)

 Location Details:

Across from Washburn School

7925 TN 131

Washburn, TN 37888

10 am to 12 pm or until food is gone

Drive-thru

Volunteers arrive at 9am

Organization: Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 37888

Allow Groups: Yes

Volunteer: Mobile Pantry Distribution Support: Cumberland County / Crossville

 This is a wonderful opportunity for volunteers to serve close to home- in their own community. Our truck and staff will arrive with food and volunteers will work together to assist in the distribution of the food items to those in need. Volunteers must be able to stand for the duration of shift, as well as lift, bend and carry boxes to vehicles.

This food distribution is outdoors, please plan to dress according to the weather.

Volunteers will meet at the distribution site address at the listed time.

Duties include:

loading food boxes into cars sorting food Help direct traffic taking down data information assisting with gathering materials ages 10+( accompanied by an adult)

 Location Details:

The Church of God

1312 E First Street

Crossville, TN 38555

10am  until food is gone

Drive-Thru

Volunteers arrive at 9am CST Please bring your own water to drink!

Organization: Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee

 This is a wonderful opportunity for volunteers to serve close to home- in their own community. Our truck and staff will arrive with food and volunteers will work together to assist in the distribution of the food items to those in need. Volunteers must be able to stand for the duration of shift, as well as lift, bend and carry boxes to vehicles.

This food distribution is outdoors, please plan to dress according to the weather.

Volunteers will meet at the distribution site address at the listed time.

Duties include:

loading food boxes into cars sorting food Help direct traffic taking down data information assisting with gathering materials ages 10+( accompanied by an adult)

 Location Details:

The Church of God

1312 E First Street

Crossville, TN 38555

10am  until food is gone

Drive-Thru

Volunteers arrive at 9am CST Please bring your own water to drink!

Organization: Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 38555

Allow Groups: Yes

Volunteer: Mobile Pantry Distribution Support: Knox County at Redemption Church

This is a wonderful opportunity for volunteers to serve close to home- in their own community. Our truck and staff will arrive with food and volunteers will work together to assist in the distribution of the food items to those in need. Volunteers must be able to stand for the duration of shift, as well as lift, bend and carry boxes to vehicles.

This food distribution is outdoors, please plan to dress according to the weather.

Volunteers will meet at the distribution site address at the listed time.

Duties include:

loading food boxes into cars sorting food Help direct traffic taking down data information assisting with gathering materials ages 10+ (accompanied by an adult) Location Details: Redemption Church

3550 Pleasant Ridge Road (off of Western Ave)

Knoxville, TN 37921

Event runs 10:00am-12:00pm or until food is gone

Drive-Thru

Volunteers arrive at 9:00am Please bring your own water to drink!

Organization: Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee

This is a wonderful opportunity for volunteers to serve close to home- in their own community. Our truck and staff will arrive with food and volunteers will work together to assist in the distribution of the food items to those in need. Volunteers must be able to stand for the duration of shift, as well as lift, bend and carry boxes to vehicles.

This food distribution is outdoors, please plan to dress according to the weather.

Volunteers will meet at the distribution site address at the listed time.

Duties include:

loading food boxes into cars sorting food Help direct traffic taking down data information assisting with gathering materials ages 10+ (accompanied by an adult) Location Details: Redemption Church

3550 Pleasant Ridge Road (off of Western Ave)

Knoxville, TN 37921

Event runs 10:00am-12:00pm or until food is gone

Drive-Thru

Volunteers arrive at 9:00am Please bring your own water to drink!

Organization: Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 37921

Allow Groups: Yes

Volunteer: Mobile Pantry Distribution Support: Fentress County / Clarkrange

This is a wonderful opportunity for volunteers to serve close to home- in their own community. Our truck and staff will arrive with food and volunteers will work together to assist in the distribution of the food items to those in need. Volunteers must be able to stand for the duration of shift, as well as lift, bend and carry boxes to vehicles.

This food distribution is outdoors, please plan to dress according to the weather.

Volunteers will meet at the distribution site address at the listed time.

Duties include:

loading food boxes into cars sorting food Help direct traffic taking down data information assisting with gathering materials ages 10+ (accompanied by an adult)

 Location Details:

South Fentress Park

6233 S York Hwy

Clarkrange, TN 38553

10am to 12am CST or until food is gone

Drive-thru

Volunteers arrive at 9am CST Please bring your own water to drink!

Organization: Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee

This is a wonderful opportunity for volunteers to serve close to home- in their own community. Our truck and staff will arrive with food and volunteers will work together to assist in the distribution of the food items to those in need. Volunteers must be able to stand for the duration of shift, as well as lift, bend and carry boxes to vehicles.

This food distribution is outdoors, please plan to dress according to the weather.

Volunteers will meet at the distribution site address at the listed time.

Duties include:

loading food boxes into cars sorting food Help direct traffic taking down data information assisting with gathering materials ages 10+ (accompanied by an adult)

 Location Details:

South Fentress Park

6233 S York Hwy

Clarkrange, TN 38553

10am to 12am CST or until food is gone

Drive-thru

Volunteers arrive at 9am CST Please bring your own water to drink!

Organization: Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 38553

Allow Groups: Yes

Volunteer: Mobile Pantry Distribution Support: Knox County / Tabernacle Baptist Church

This is a wonderful opportunity for volunteers to serve close to home- in their own community. Our truck and staff will arrive with food and volunteers will work together to assist in the distribution of the food items to those in need. Volunteers must be able to stand for the duration of shift, as well as lift, bend and carry boxes to vehicles.

This food distribution is outdoors, please plan to dress according to the weather.

Volunteers will meet at the distribution site address at the listed time.

 

Volunteers arrive at 9:00 am

Duties include:

loading food boxes into cars sorting food Help direct traffic taking down data information assisting with gathering materials ages 10+( accompanied by an adult)

 Location Details:

Tabernacle Baptist Church

2137 Martin Luther King Jr Ave

Knoxville, TN 37915

10am  until food is gone

Drive-Thru

Event happens rain or shine! Please dress for the weather. If bad weather makes transportation unsafe for you, please feel free to stay home.

Organization: Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee

This is a wonderful opportunity for volunteers to serve close to home- in their own community. Our truck and staff will arrive with food and volunteers will work together to assist in the distribution of the food items to those in need. Volunteers must be able to stand for the duration of shift, as well as lift, bend and carry boxes to vehicles.

This food distribution is outdoors, please plan to dress according to the weather.

Volunteers will meet at the distribution site address at the listed time.

 

Volunteers arrive at 9:00 am

Duties include:

loading food boxes into cars sorting food Help direct traffic taking down data information assisting with gathering materials ages 10+( accompanied by an adult)

 Location Details:

Tabernacle Baptist Church

2137 Martin Luther King Jr Ave

Knoxville, TN 37915

10am  until food is gone

Drive-Thru

Event happens rain or shine! Please dress for the weather. If bad weather makes transportation unsafe for you, please feel free to stay home.

Organization: Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 37915

Allow Groups: Yes

Volunteer: Mobile Pantry Distribution Support: Loudon County / Blairland Baptist

Mobile Pantry Distribution Support:  Loudon County

This is a wonderful opportunity for volunteers to serve close to home- in their own community. Our truck and staff will arrive with food and volunteers will work together to assist in the distribution of the food items to those in need. Volunteers must be able to stand for the duration of shift, as well as lift, bend and carry boxes to vehicles.

This food distribution is outdoors, please plan to dress according to the weather.

Volunteers will meet at the distribution site address at the listed time.

Duties include:

loading food boxes into cars sorting food Help direct traffic taking down data information assisting with gathering materials ages 10+ (accompanied by an adult)

 Location Details:

Blairland Baptist Church

730 Steekee Road

Louden, TN 37774

Event times: 10:00am-12pm or until food is gone

Volunteer times: 9:00am-12:30pm

 

Event happens rain or shine! Please dress for the weather. If bad weather makes transportation unsafe for you, please feel free to stay home.

** Please bring water!

Organization: Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee

Mobile Pantry Distribution Support:  Loudon County

This is a wonderful opportunity for volunteers to serve close to home- in their own community. Our truck and staff will arrive with food and volunteers will work together to assist in the distribution of the food items to those in need. Volunteers must be able to stand for the duration of shift, as well as lift, bend and carry boxes to vehicles.

This food distribution is outdoors, please plan to dress according to the weather.

Volunteers will meet at the distribution site address at the listed time.

Duties include:

loading food boxes into cars sorting food Help direct traffic taking down data information assisting with gathering materials ages 10+ (accompanied by an adult)

 Location Details:

Blairland Baptist Church

730 Steekee Road

Louden, TN 37774

Event times: 10:00am-12pm or until food is gone

Volunteer times: 9:00am-12:30pm

 

Event happens rain or shine! Please dress for the weather. If bad weather makes transportation unsafe for you, please feel free to stay home.

** Please bring water!

Organization: Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 37774

Allow Groups: Yes

Volunteer: Mobile Pantry Distribution Support: Blount County / Maryville

Mobile Pantry Distribution Support:  Blount County

 This is a wonderful opportunity for volunteers to serve close to home- in their own community. Our truck and staff will arrive with food and volunteers will work together to assist in the distribution of the food items to those in need. Volunteers must be able to stand for the duration of shift, as well as lift, bend and carry boxes to vehicles.

This food distribution is outdoors, please plan to dress according to the weather.

Volunteers will meet at the distribution site address at the listed time.

Duties include:

loading food boxes into cars sorting food Help direct traffic taking down data information assisting with gathering materials ages 10+ (accompanied by an adult)

Location Details:

RIO East Church

1601 E Broadway Ave

Maryville, TN 37804

Event times: 10:00am-12pm or until food runs out

Volunteer times: 9:00am-12:30pm

Organization: Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee

Mobile Pantry Distribution Support:  Blount County

 This is a wonderful opportunity for volunteers to serve close to home- in their own community. Our truck and staff will arrive with food and volunteers will work together to assist in the distribution of the food items to those in need. Volunteers must be able to stand for the duration of shift, as well as lift, bend and carry boxes to vehicles.

This food distribution is outdoors, please plan to dress according to the weather.

Volunteers will meet at the distribution site address at the listed time.

Duties include:

loading food boxes into cars sorting food Help direct traffic taking down data information assisting with gathering materials ages 10+ (accompanied by an adult)

Location Details:

RIO East Church

1601 E Broadway Ave

Maryville, TN 37804

Event times: 10:00am-12pm or until food runs out

Volunteer times: 9:00am-12:30pm

Organization: Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 37804

Allow Groups: Yes

Volunteer: Mobile Pantry Distribution Support: Anderson County / Rocky Top

Mobile Pantry Distribution Support:  Anderson County / Rocky Top

 This is a wonderful opportunity for volunteers to serve close to home- in their own community. Our truck and staff will arrive with food and volunteers will work together to assist in the distribution of the food items to those in need. Volunteers must be able to stand for the duration of shift, as well as lift, bend and carry boxes to vehicles.

This food distribution is outdoors, please plan to dress according to the weather.

Volunteers will meet at the distribution site address at the listed time.

Duties include:

loading food boxes into cars sorting food Help direct traffic taking down data information assisting with gathering materials ages 10+ (accompanied by an adult)

 Location Details:

Clear Branch Baptist Church

1030 New Clear Branch Road

Rocky Top, TN 37769

Event times: 10:00am-12pm or until food runs out

Volunteer times: 9:00am-12:30pm

Organization: Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee

Mobile Pantry Distribution Support:  Anderson County / Rocky Top

 This is a wonderful opportunity for volunteers to serve close to home- in their own community. Our truck and staff will arrive with food and volunteers will work together to assist in the distribution of the food items to those in need. Volunteers must be able to stand for the duration of shift, as well as lift, bend and carry boxes to vehicles.

This food distribution is outdoors, please plan to dress according to the weather.

Volunteers will meet at the distribution site address at the listed time.

Duties include:

loading food boxes into cars sorting food Help direct traffic taking down data information assisting with gathering materials ages 10+ (accompanied by an adult)

 Location Details:

Clear Branch Baptist Church

1030 New Clear Branch Road

Rocky Top, TN 37769

Event times: 10:00am-12pm or until food runs out

Volunteer times: 9:00am-12:30pm

Organization: Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 37769

Allow Groups: Yes

Volunteer: Mobile Pantry Distribution Support: Scott County / Oneida

Mobile Pantry Distribution Support:  Scott County

 This is a wonderful opportunity for volunteers to serve close to home- in their own community. Our truck and staff will arrive with food and volunteers will work together to assist in the distribution of the food items to those in need. Volunteers must be able to stand for the duration of shift, as well as lift, bend and carry boxes to vehicles.

This food distribution is outdoors, please plan to dress according to the weather.

Volunteers will meet at the distribution site address at the listed time.

Duties include:

loading food boxes into cars sorting food Help direct traffic taking down data information assisting with gathering materials ages 10+ (accompanied by an adult)

Location Details:

Bethlehem Baptist Church of Oneida

19360 Alberta St

Oneida, TN 37841

Event times: 11:00am-until food runs out

Volunteer times: 10:00am-1:30pm

Organization: Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee

Mobile Pantry Distribution Support:  Scott County

 This is a wonderful opportunity for volunteers to serve close to home- in their own community. Our truck and staff will arrive with food and volunteers will work together to assist in the distribution of the food items to those in need. Volunteers must be able to stand for the duration of shift, as well as lift, bend and carry boxes to vehicles.

This food distribution is outdoors, please plan to dress according to the weather.

Volunteers will meet at the distribution site address at the listed time.

Duties include:

loading food boxes into cars sorting food Help direct traffic taking down data information assisting with gathering materials ages 10+ (accompanied by an adult)

Location Details:

Bethlehem Baptist Church of Oneida

19360 Alberta St

Oneida, TN 37841

Event times: 11:00am-until food runs out

Volunteer times: 10:00am-1:30pm

Organization: Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 37841

Allow Groups: Yes

Volunteer: Mobile Pantry Distribution Support: Union County / Luttrell

This is a great opportunity for volunteers to serve close to home- in their own community. Our truck and staff will arrive with food and volunteers will work together to assist in the distribution of the food items to those in need. Volunteers must be able to stand for the duration of shift, as well as lift, bend and carry boxes to vehicles.

This food distribution is outdoors, please plan to dress according to the weather.

Volunteers will meet at the distribution site address at the listed time.

Duties include:

loading food boxes into cars sorting & packing food Help direct traffic taking down data information assisting with gathering materials ages 10+  (accompanied by an adult) Location Details: Union County Fellowship Christian Church

          746 Tazewell Pike

          Luttrell, TN 37779

 

Event times: 10:00 AM-12:00 pm (or until food runs out)

Volunteer times: Arrive at 9:00 AM, plan to stay until 12:30 PM

Organization: Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee

This is a great opportunity for volunteers to serve close to home- in their own community. Our truck and staff will arrive with food and volunteers will work together to assist in the distribution of the food items to those in need. Volunteers must be able to stand for the duration of shift, as well as lift, bend and carry boxes to vehicles.

This food distribution is outdoors, please plan to dress according to the weather.

Volunteers will meet at the distribution site address at the listed time.

Duties include:

loading food boxes into cars sorting & packing food Help direct traffic taking down data information assisting with gathering materials ages 10+  (accompanied by an adult) Location Details: Union County Fellowship Christian Church

          746 Tazewell Pike

          Luttrell, TN 37779

 

Event times: 10:00 AM-12:00 pm (or until food runs out)

Volunteer times: Arrive at 9:00 AM, plan to stay until 12:30 PM

Organization: Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 37779

Allow Groups: Yes

Volunteer: Mobile Pantry Distribution Support: Jefferson County / Strawberry Plains

This is a great opportunity for volunteers to serve close to home- in their own community. Our truck and staff will arrive with food and volunteers will work together to assist in the distribution of the food items to those in need. Volunteers must be able to stand for the duration of shift, as well as lift, bend and carry boxes to vehicles.

This food distribution is outdoors, please plan to dress according to the weather.

Volunteers will meet at the distribution site address at the listed time.

Duties include:

loading food boxes into cars sorting & packing food Help direct traffic taking down data information assisting with gathering materials ages 10+ (accompanied by an adult)  Location Details: Jefferson County First Baptist Church of Strawberry Plains

3100 W Old Andrew Johnson Hwy         

Strawberry Plains, TN 37871

 

Event times: 10:00 AM-12:00 pm (or until food runs out)

Volunteer times: Arrive at 9:00 AM, plan to stay until 12:30 PM

Organization: Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee

This is a great opportunity for volunteers to serve close to home- in their own community. Our truck and staff will arrive with food and volunteers will work together to assist in the distribution of the food items to those in need. Volunteers must be able to stand for the duration of shift, as well as lift, bend and carry boxes to vehicles.

This food distribution is outdoors, please plan to dress according to the weather.

Volunteers will meet at the distribution site address at the listed time.

Duties include:

loading food boxes into cars sorting & packing food Help direct traffic taking down data information assisting with gathering materials ages 10+ (accompanied by an adult)  Location Details: Jefferson County First Baptist Church of Strawberry Plains

3100 W Old Andrew Johnson Hwy         

Strawberry Plains, TN 37871

 

Event times: 10:00 AM-12:00 pm (or until food runs out)

Volunteer times: Arrive at 9:00 AM, plan to stay until 12:30 PM

Organization: Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 37871

Allow Groups: Yes

Volunteer: Mobile Pantry Distribution Support: Monroe County / Madisonville

Mobile Pantry Distribution Support:  Monroe County

 This is a wonderful opportunity for volunteers to serve close to home- in their own community. Our truck and staff will arrive with food and volunteers will work together to assist in the distribution of the food items to those in need. Volunteers must be able to stand for the duration of shift, as well as lift, bend and carry boxes to vehicles.

This food distribution is outdoors, please plan to dress according to the weather.

Volunteers will meet at the distribution site address at the listed time.

Duties include:

loading food boxes into cars sorting & packing food Help direct traffic taking down data information assisting with gathering materials ages 10+ (accompanied by an adult) Location Details: Notchey Creek Baptist Church

5529 New Highway 68

Madisonville, TN 37354

 

Event times: 10:00 AM-12:00 pm (or until food runs out)

Volunteer times: Arrive at 9:00 AM, plan to stay until 12:30 PM

Organization: Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee

Mobile Pantry Distribution Support:  Monroe County

 This is a wonderful opportunity for volunteers to serve close to home- in their own community. Our truck and staff will arrive with food and volunteers will work together to assist in the distribution of the food items to those in need. Volunteers must be able to stand for the duration of shift, as well as lift, bend and carry boxes to vehicles.

This food distribution is outdoors, please plan to dress according to the weather.

Volunteers will meet at the distribution site address at the listed time.

Duties include:

loading food boxes into cars sorting & packing food Help direct traffic taking down data information assisting with gathering materials ages 10+ (accompanied by an adult) Location Details: Notchey Creek Baptist Church

5529 New Highway 68

Madisonville, TN 37354

 

Event times: 10:00 AM-12:00 pm (or until food runs out)

Volunteer times: Arrive at 9:00 AM, plan to stay until 12:30 PM

Organization: Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 37354

Allow Groups: Yes

Volunteer: Mobile Pantry Distribution Support: Claiborne County / Harrogate

This is a great opportunity for volunteers to serve close to home- in their own community. Our truck and staff will arrive with food and volunteers will work together to assist in the distribution of the food items to those in need. Volunteers must be able to stand for the duration of shift, as well as lift, bend and carry boxes to vehicles.

This food distribution is outdoors, please plan to dress according to the weather.

Volunteers will meet at the distribution site address at the listed time.

Duties include:

loading food boxes into cars sorting & packing food Help direct traffic taking down data information assisting with gathering materials ages 10+ (accompanied by an adult) Location Details: Claiborne County Pump Springs Baptist Church

225 Pump Springs Road       

Harrogate, TN 37752

 

Event times: 11:00 AM- 1:00 PM (or until food runs out)

Volunteer times: Arrive at 10:00 AM, plan to stay until 1:30 PM

Organization: Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee

This is a great opportunity for volunteers to serve close to home- in their own community. Our truck and staff will arrive with food and volunteers will work together to assist in the distribution of the food items to those in need. Volunteers must be able to stand for the duration of shift, as well as lift, bend and carry boxes to vehicles.

This food distribution is outdoors, please plan to dress according to the weather.

Volunteers will meet at the distribution site address at the listed time.

Duties include:

loading food boxes into cars sorting & packing food Help direct traffic taking down data information assisting with gathering materials ages 10+ (accompanied by an adult) Location Details: Claiborne County Pump Springs Baptist Church

225 Pump Springs Road       

Harrogate, TN 37752

 

Event times: 11:00 AM- 1:00 PM (or until food runs out)

Volunteer times: Arrive at 10:00 AM, plan to stay until 1:30 PM

Organization: Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 37752

Allow Groups: Yes

Volunteer: *NEW* Mobile Pantry Support: Morgan County / Wartburg

*NEW* Mobile Pantry OPPORTUNITY: MORGAN COUNTY


This is a wonderful opportunity for volunteers to serve close to home- in their own community. Our truck and staff will arrive with food and volunteers will work together to assist in the distribution of the food items to those in need. Volunteers must be able to stand for the duration of shift, as well as lift, bend and carry boxes to vehicles.

This food distribution is outdoors, please plan to dress according to the weather.

Volunteers will meet at the distribution site address at the listed time.

Duties include:

loading food boxes into cars sorting food Help direct traffic taking down data information assisting with gathering materials ages 10+ (accompanied by an adult)

Location Details:

Liberty Baptist Church

110 Liberty Road

Wartburg, TN 37887

10 am to 12 pm or until food is gone

Drive-thru distribution

Volunteers arrive at 9amPlease bring water to drink!

Organization: Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee

*NEW* Mobile Pantry OPPORTUNITY: MORGAN COUNTY


This is a wonderful opportunity for volunteers to serve close to home- in their own community. Our truck and staff will arrive with food and volunteers will work together to assist in the distribution of the food items to those in need. Volunteers must be able to stand for the duration of shift, as well as lift, bend and carry boxes to vehicles.

This food distribution is outdoors, please plan to dress according to the weather.

Volunteers will meet at the distribution site address at the listed time.

Duties include:

loading food boxes into cars sorting food Help direct traffic taking down data information assisting with gathering materials ages 10+ (accompanied by an adult)

Location Details:

Liberty Baptist Church

110 Liberty Road

Wartburg, TN 37887

10 am to 12 pm or until food is gone

Drive-thru distribution

Volunteers arrive at 9amPlease bring water to drink!

Organization: Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 37887

Allow Groups: Yes

Volunteer: Warehouse Product Recovery: November 25

Our volunteers work out of our Maryville warehouse in the Product Recovery area or our Repack Clean Room where we process donated and bulk food for distribution, to help feed our East Tennessee neighbors.

Volunteers also help in non-food project support roles such as cleaning, letter stuffing, and miscellaneous admin duties. 

No experience necessary! Training will be provided on-site at the beginning of the shift.

*Volunteers must be at least 10 years of age, and anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult chaperone.
** Please note, for groups that have minors ages 10-15 among the participants, we require a 1:5 chaperone to minor ratio. Please ensure that your group size matches this ratio with adult chaperones (18+) and minors.

Please park in the rear parking lot through the metal gate as parking in the front is limited. Volunteers enter through the double glass doors by the rear lot into our volunteer lobby. 

Our Location:

Second Harvest Food Bank of East TN

136 Harvest Lane

Maryville, TN 37801

www.secondharvestetn.org

 

Please know you will be working in a warehouse environment and the following rules concerning dress must be followed:

While casual attire is welcome; jeans, shorts, t-shirts, etc., attire must be appropriate for a family environment. Wear clothing that you don’t mind getting dirty. Bring layers when temperatures outside are colder, as the warehouse is not heated. Open toed shoes are prohibited. You may be required to wear a mask, gloves, and hairnet depending on your work project. ALL hair must fit into hairnet - bring a hair band if you have long hair. Jewelry should be limited to rings only. Earrings and watches may need to be removed. Please do not bring personal items like bags and backpacks into the warehouse. Phones should never be set down on counters or pallets. Please keep phones in pockets while working in the warehouse.

Additionally, please consider maximizing your impact while volunteering: bring can goods with you to donate, engage with us on social media, or make a gift online.

Organization: Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee

Our volunteers work out of our Maryville warehouse in the Product Recovery area or our Repack Clean Room where we process donated and bulk food for distribution, to help feed our East Tennessee neighbors.

Volunteers also help in non-food project support roles such as cleaning, letter stuffing, and miscellaneous admin duties. 

No experience necessary! Training will be provided on-site at the beginning of the shift.

*Volunteers must be at least 10 years of age, and anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult chaperone.
** Please note, for groups that have minors ages 10-15 among the participants, we require a 1:5 chaperone to minor ratio. Please ensure that your group size matches this ratio with adult chaperones (18+) and minors.

Please park in the rear parking lot through the metal gate as parking in the front is limited. Volunteers enter through the double glass doors by the rear lot into our volunteer lobby. 

Our Location:

Second Harvest Food Bank of East TN

136 Harvest Lane

Maryville, TN 37801

www.secondharvestetn.org

 

Please know you will be working in a warehouse environment and the following rules concerning dress must be followed:

While casual attire is welcome; jeans, shorts, t-shirts, etc., attire must be appropriate for a family environment. Wear clothing that you don’t mind getting dirty. Bring layers when temperatures outside are colder, as the warehouse is not heated. Open toed shoes are prohibited. You may be required to wear a mask, gloves, and hairnet depending on your work project. ALL hair must fit into hairnet - bring a hair band if you have long hair. Jewelry should be limited to rings only. Earrings and watches may need to be removed. Please do not bring personal items like bags and backpacks into the warehouse. Phones should never be set down on counters or pallets. Please keep phones in pockets while working in the warehouse.

Additionally, please consider maximizing your impact while volunteering: bring can goods with you to donate, engage with us on social media, or make a gift online.

Organization: Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 37801

Allow Groups: Yes

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 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