United Way operates food banks across the state of TN.
To find a location near you, visit their website:
https://www.unitedway.org/local/united-states/tennessee
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Roane County Schools Coordinated School Health
Tennessee leads the nation by providing a state-funded Coordinated School Health (CSH) initiative in every school district. A full time CSH Coordinator ensures a systematic approach is implemented to create and sustain healthy school environments so students can receive the support needed to make healthy choices. CSH encourages healthy lifestyles, provides needed supports to at-risk students, and helps reduce the prevalence of health related problems that impair academic success
Eight Components of a Coordinated School Health Program
Comprehensive School Health Education (grades K-12)
Physical Education and Activity
Nutrition Services
School Health Services
School Counseling, Psychological and Social Services
Healthy and Safe School Environment
Student, Family and Community Involvement in Schools
Family and Community Involvement
For more information:
Online: https://www.roaneschools.com/page/coordinated-school-health
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Southeast Tennessee Human Resource Agency (SETHRA)
SETHRA visions to one day end generational poverty. Some of the support they provide includes:
Child and Adult Care Food Program, Commodities Foods, Crisis Intervention, Family Care Giver, Support, Family Self-Sufficiency, Homeless Assistance, Homemaker Services, Low-Income Home, Energy Assistance, OPTIONS for Home and Community Based Services, Pharmaceutical, Low-Income Home Energy Assistance, Public Transportation, SETHRA-CASA, SSA / SSI / VA, Supportive Housing Program, Weatherization
SETHRA operates in the following Tennessee Counties: Bledsoe, Bradley, Franklin, Grundy, Hamilton, Marion, McMinn, Meigs, Polk, Rhea, and Sequatchie.
For more information:
Online: https://www.sethra.us/locations/rhea
Locations:
(423) 775-4010
3818 Rhea County Hwy, Dayton, TN 37321
(423) 949-2191
312 Resource Rd, Dunlap, TN 37327
(423) 942-5946
110 Gamble Ln, Jasper, TN 37347
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Perry County Food Bank
The Perry County Food Bank-Plus is a ministry of Linden First Baptist Church, supported by local churches and individual donations in conjunction with Second Harvest Food Bank.
There is one distribution per month, on the Thursday following the Third Wednesday.
The food bank is located at the First Baptist Church Family Life Center, 111 Brooklyn Ave., the yellow brick building behind the church.
Office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday.
For more information:
Call: (931) 589-5100 (local call)
Address: 138 West Main Street, Linden, TN 37096
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Morgan Scott Project
The Morgan Scott Project runs a Food pantry, emergency aid, home repairs, home garden materials, and support for students attending Tennessee College of Applied Technology.
For more information:
Online: https://morganscottproject.org
Call: (423) 965-3131
Email: morganscott@highland.net
Address: PO Box 8
1022 Old Deer Lodge Pike
Deer Lodge, TN 37726
Office hours – 8:00am to 4:00pm Monday – Friday
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First United Methodist Church of Lynchburg
First United Methodist Church of Lynchburg provides services to those in need.
For more information:
Contact: Pastor Robert Jared
Call: (931) 759-7165
Address: 65 Mechanic Street North Lynchburg TN 37352
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