11/03/2025
IMPORTANT UPDATE: SNAP Emergency Food Distributions
We’ve received many questions—here’s what you need to know:
Counties We Serve:
Carter, Greene, Hancock, Hawkins, Johnson, Sullivan, Unicoi, and Washington.
If you live outside these 8 counties, please contact your local Feeding America food bank:
• Second Harvest East TN – secondharvestetn.org
• Mid-South Food Bank – midsouthfoodbank.org
• Second Harvest Middle TN – secondharvestmidtn.org
• Chattanooga Area Food Bank – chattfoodbank.org
These emergency distributions are for SNAP households affected by the current disruption.
If you’re not on SNAP, you can still get food through our partner pantries. Visit netfoodbank.org and click “Find Food” for locations and hours.
Who Can Attend:
SNAP recipients from the listed county only.
What to Bring:
• SNAP card
• ID or a bill with your address
• If picking up for someone else: their SNAP card and proof of address
Reminders:
• You must attend your county’s event
• No pre-registration required
• Need a ride? Call NET Trans- Regional Public Transit System at 423-461-8233
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Upcoming County Distributions
Carter and Sullivan (Bristol, Bluff City, Piney Flats, Blountville):
📍 Bristol Motor Speedway, 106 Nascar Blvd.
🕓 Mon, Nov 3 – 4:00–6:00 PM
Unicoi:
📍 Southside Freewill Baptist, 1313 Chestoa Pike
🕓 Tue, Nov 4 – 4:00–6:00 PM
Sullivan (Kingsport, Indian Springs, Fall Branch, Colonial Heights):
📍 Higher Ground Baptist, 1625 Lynn Garden Dr.
🕓 Tue, Nov 4 – 4:00–6:00 PM
Greene:
📍 Greene County Fairgrounds, 109 Jeff Woods Memorial Dr.
🕓 Wed, Nov 5 – 4:00–6:00 PM
Washington:
📍 Crossroads Christian, 1300 Suncrest Dr.
🕓 Thu, Nov 6 – 4:00–6:00 PM
Johnson:
📍 Mountain City Elementary, 301 Donnelly St.
🕓 Fri, Nov 7 – 4:30–6:30 PM
Hancock:
📍 Hancock Co. High, 2700 Main St., Sneedville
🕓 Sat, Nov 8 – 10:00 AM–12:00 PM
Hawkins:
📍 Cherokee High School – Time TBD