Community Resources
Shelters- Tri-Cities
Salvation Army-Kingsport
505 Dale St. Kingsport, TN 37660
423-246-6671
Salvation Army- Bristol
137 M.L.K Blvd, Bristol, TN 37620
423-764-6156
Salvation Army- Johnson City
204 W. Walnut St. Johnson City TN, 37604
423-926-2101
Kingsport Homeless Ministries:
coming soon
Hope Haven Ministries
722 Maple Oak Lane, Kingsport, Tn
423-246-7843
Cannot be under the influence.
Must provide identification.
Haven of rest rescue mission
624 Anderson St, Bristol Tn
423-968-2011
Bristol Faith in Action
1534 Euclid Ave. Bristol, VA 24201
1-276-466-8292
Haven of mercy rescue mission
123 W Millard Street
Johnson City Tn
423-929-0616
Abuse Resources – Shelters and Support
Abuse alternatives
104 Memorial Drive, Bristol TN, 37620
423-764-2287
Includes an over the phone interview for women in physical abuse situations only.
Safe House – 1-844-578-7233
Branch House -423-574-7233
Abuse Alternatives -1-423-764-2287
Legal Aid of East Tn –
1-800-821-1312
Main office in Johnson City but serves all of the Tri-Cities
Make the phone call for more information.
Tennessee Voices for Victims
270 Locustwood Drive
Nashville, TN 37211
Verna
615.513.8707
verna.wyatt@tnvoicesforvictims.org
Valerie
615.390.5202
valerie.craig@tnvoicesforvictims.o
Victim Advocacy
Tennessee State & County Resources | Tennessee Voices for Victims (tnvoicesforvictims.org)
Grow Free TN
Community Care Liaison
TN Hotline: 855-558-6484, National Hotline: 888-373-7888, or Text HELP to 233-733 (BEFREE)
Growfreetn.org, 865-292-0285 : Hotline for after hours
Gabi Smith, gabi@ccaht
Department of Human Services -Kingsport
423-224-1900
1060 Wilson Court, Kingsport Tn 37660
TennCare –
800-318-2596
Must apply online @ tenncareconnect.gov.
Social Services -T-Snap (food stamps)
800-318-2596
Erin Gray – Kingsport Homeless Outreach Worker
200 Shelby Street, Kingsport Tn 37660
Office – 423-224-2814
Work Cell- 423-579-3449
Johnathan Anderson- United Way, Kingsport Homeless Services Liaison
301 Louis Street, Suite 201 Kingsport, TN 37660
423-378-3409 ext #21
Assistance with Deposit Rent:
Neighborhood Service Center: (423) 247-5149
St Vincent De Paul: (423) 288-8222 Tues-Thurs at 9am
The first 3 phone calls will be helped if volunteers and funds are available.
Assistance with Utilities:
LIHEAP: (423)246-6180
We have an application for this. The process for this is about 2-3 months.
KCMC-Kingsport Community Ministry Center
St Vincent De Paul: (423) 288-8222 Tues-Thurs at 9am
The first 3 phone calls will be helped as long as volunteers and funds are available.
Carpenters Helpers Furniture Ministry
A ministry of First Broad Street UMC
Standard furniture (couches, beds, etc.) (used in good condition)
Mattress and Linens to fit
No appliances
Sign-ups: 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month Sept-Dec 2021
100 E Church Cir, Kingsport Tn 37660
423-224-1531
Once a month minor home repairs and ramp building for disabled with low-income
HOPE HELPS –
4540 W stone Dr. set I, Kingsport Tn 37660
423-247-4675
Help with household items, clothing, and medical equipment
THDA –
Housing help
Emergency Repair Program
615-815-2200
Ext #2030
(Heat pump repairs / water pipe issues / inhabitable dwelling etc)
Must meet certain requirements ie. Income
FOOD RESOURCES
▪ Central Baptist Church
301 Carver Street Kingsport 37660
423-245-6978
Boxes of food available on Wednesday, 12 – 1:30 PM. Requirements: photo ID, address verification. Call for more information.
▪ Colonial Heights Baptist Church
108 Colonial Heights Road Kingsport 37663 423-239-5123
Food assistance available on Tuesday & Thursday, 9 AM – 12 PM. Requirement: application and photo ID, serving 37663 residents only.
▪ Colonial Heights Christian Church
105 Meadow Lane Kingsport 37663 423-239-2500
Boxes of food available on Monday, 8 – 9:30 AM. Requirements: call for appointment by noon on Wednesday before visit (call main number, choose option 3 and follow prompts); serving Sullivan County residents.
▪ Crossroads United Methodist Church
200 Bays Cove Trail Kingsport 37660 423-246-2982
Bags of food available Thursday, 10 AM – 12 PM.
Requirement: visit once each month.
▪ First Baptist Church
3358 Highway 26 (Main St) Blountville 37617 Mail:
PO Box 587 Blountville 37617 423-323-8033
Bags of food available on Monday, 1 – 4 PM. Requirements:
photo ID; serving Blountville residents.
▪ First Broad Street United Methodist Church
100 E. Church Circle Kingsport 37660 423-224-1531Bags of food available on Monday & Friday,
9 – 11 AM.
▪ First Christian Church
106 E. Charlemont Avenue Kingsport 37660 423-247-515Boxes of food available on 2nd Thursday, 9 – 10:30 AM. Requirements: proof of income & address, photo ID; return clean crate from previous visit.
▪ First Presbyterian Church
100 W. Church Circle Kingsport, TN 37660 423-245-0104
Friendship Diner is in partnership with First Broad Street United Methodist Church. To-go breakfast is served from 7-8 am on Saturdays and Sundays under the First Presbyterian Church Breezeway.
▪ Full Gospel Mission Kitchen of Hope, “3:30 Church”
740 E. Sevier Avenue Kingsport 37660
423-246-1735, 423-817-8332
To-go meals served Monday to Saturday, 3:30 – 5 PM.
▪ Gravelly Baptist Church
647 Gravely Road Kingsport 37660
(located in former Gravely Elem School Bldg.) 423-246-6086
Bags of food available on Thursday, 4 – 5:30 PM. Closed on holidays. Requirements: visit once each month; serving Thomas Addition, Gravely, Lynn Garden residents.
▪ Help and Hope Ministries
Ministry of Mountain View Methodist, St. Matthew Methodist, Bellevue Christian Churches
Location: St. Luke United Methodist Church 2600 E Center Street Kingsport 37664 423-245-4947
Bags of food available on Saturday, 10 AM – 12 PM. Requirements: photo ID, proof of address; serving residents of 37664 zip code.
▪ Heritage First Church of God
470 Rock Springs Road Kingsport 37663 423-245-4988
Boxes of food for emergencies available on 1st, 3rd, 5th Thursdays, 9:30 AM – 12 PM. Requirement: visit once each month.
▪ Higher Ground Baptist Church
1601 Lynn Garden Drive Kingsport 37665 (inside white HGBC Care House below church) 423-247-6776
▪ Hope Helps TN4540 W Stone Drive, Suite I Kingsport 37660 423-297-4675
Facebook: Hope Helps TN hopehelpstn@yahoo.com
hopehelpstn.com
Food assistance available on Tuesday & Thursday, 10 AM – 4 PM. Requirements: sign-in by 3:15 PM, visit once each month.
Food assistance available on Thursday, 10 AM – 4 PM.
▪ Indian Springs Community Mission Center
406 Cooks Valley Road Kingsport 37664 (located in building across street from new Sunnyside Baptist Church)
423-288-4341
Food assistance available on Monday, 6 – 8 PM, & Wednesday, 10 AM – 12 PM. Requirements: photo ID, income info, proof of address; serving Greater Indian Springs once each month; serving all others once every 6 months.
▪ Ketron Memorial United Methodist
301 Virgil Avenue Kingsport 37665 423-246-6792
Food assistance available on 3rd Tuesday, 9 – 11 AM. Requirements: photo ID, proof of address (utility bill); serving Lynn Garden area residents.
▪ Kingsport Senior Center Congregate Meal Site
1200 East Center Street Kingsport 37660 423-246-8060
Kiwanis Towers Congregate Meal Site
2701 East Center Street Kingsport 37664
423-246-0120
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Congregate sites currently closed to in-person dining. Call sites for meal pickup/delivery options. For adults age 60+ Monday–Friday at noon (except holidays). Suggested donation $2 per meal. If you need to be screened, call FTAAAD, 423-928-3258.
▪ Meals on Wheels of Kingsport
PO Box 3346 Kingsport 37664 423-247-4511
Lunch time meals delivered Monday through Friday to your home for approved recipients. Call for more information and an application.
- Morrison Chapel United Methodist Church
2019 Chapel Drive Kingsport 37665
(423) 797-8610
Blessing Box is available 24 hours/7days per week. Please feel free to take what you need or bless others with your donation of non-perishable food.
▪ Rock Springs United Methodist Church
227 Church View Drive Kingsport 37664 423-349-7531
Boxes of food available on 4th Tuesday, 5 – 6:30 PM. Requirements: proof of income & residency (first visit), photo ID (each visit). www.rockspringsumc.com (Ministries/Food Pantry)
Many food pantries / programs are currently serving outdoors or with a drive-through option.
▪ Salvation Army
505 Dale Street Kingsport 37660 423-246-6671
Food pantry assistance available Monday to Thursday, 9 AM – 12 PM, 1 – 3:30 PM. Requirements: proof of income, benefits, or emergency; identification for each person in household; visit once every 90 days.
Lunch served 7 days/week, 12 – 1 PM.
▪ Second Harvest Mobile Food Pantries
Contact Leyla Cruz at 423-279-0430, ext. 202
2nd Wednesday in Kingsport *Seniors Only 12 PM *Finley Villa Apts.
4 PM Glen Alpine Church
3200 Glen Alpine Road
▪ Shades of Grace, a United Methodist Congregation
313 E. Sullivan Street Kingsport 37660
423-765-2440
Community meal on Sunday, 2:30 – 3:30 PM. Community breakfast served Monday to Friday,
10 – 11 AM. building.
Take-out meals served in alley behind
▪ St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
161 E. Ravine Road Kingsport 37660 423-245-5187
Bags of food available on Wednesday, 9:30 – 11 AM. Requirements: photo ID, proof of income.
▪ Sullivan County Health Department
1040 E. Sullivan Street Kingsport 37664 154 Blountville Bypass Blountville 37617 423-279-2777 for appointment
Food available for pregnant women and children up to age 5. Requirement: qualify for WIC (Women, Infants, and Children). TN WIC Income Guidelines: https://www.tn.gov/health/health-program- areas/fhw/wic/redirect-wic/income-guidelines.html
- Vernon Heights Baptist Church
2547 Russell Street Kingsport 37660 423-349-8020
Boxes of food available. Call for day and time. Pantry located in house behind church (118 Shady View Road).Requirement: visit once each month.
▪ Waverly Road Presbyterian Church
1415 Waverly Road Kingsport 37664 423-247-5121
Bags of food available on Friday, 10 AM – 12 PM.
Neighborhood Service Center (There are local NSC in most cities)
A UETHDA Agency
301 Louis Street
Kingsport, Tn
37660
423-246-6180
NSC helps with a myriad of different things in line with the UETHDA initiative for education direction and support to those living in poverty in the upper eight counties of Northeast Tennessee. Helping individuals and families overcoming poverty and growing to become self-sufficient.
Bristol Faith in Action –
Food and rent assistance.
Some financial assistance with certain guidelines
Help with essential utilities, purchasing prescription medications (non-habit forming)
Bus tickets, gas vouchers,etc.
423-247-466-8292
People Incorporated
Helps low to moderate income families and individuals.
30 difference assistance programs
Child and family education, youth development,
Economic development and more
276-466-5587
Family Promise-
Kingsport Location
601 Holston St. Kingsport, Tn 37660
423-246-6500
Homeless Prevention Program Rapid Re-housing program Energy Assistance and more
Bristol Location
100 Ash St. #2 Bristol Tn, 37620
423-528-3036
Johnson City Location
215 W Watauga Ave #4, Johnson City Tn, 37604
423929-9967
KHRA – Kingsport Housing
& Redevelopment Authority
Low-income HUD approved apartment / HUD assistance /Housing vouchers
906 Sullivan St. Kingsport, Tn 37660
432-245-0135
Johnson City Housing Authority
901 Pardee St. Johnson City, TN 37601
423-232-4784
Bristol Housing Authority
809 Edmond St. Bristol VA, 24201
276-642-2001
There are a myriad of different programs that work for the good of low income families in East Tennessee.
HUD has many different programs, not just for housing purposes check out other HUD programs echousing.org
TANF-Tennessee Assistance for Needy Families (Families First)
Workforce development and employment program. Emphasizes work, training, and personal responsibility. Its primary focus is on gaining self-sufficiency through employment. For families with children who are experiencing financial difficulties. These benefits are limited to 60 months in a participant’s lifetime.
More information can be found at the DHS office or sign up at ten.gov to see if you qualify and read the (PRP) Personal Responsibility plan to see your responsibilities to participate.
ETHRA- East Tennessee human Resource Agency
Assistance with rent costs and home utilities, heating and cooling costs
Home weatherization and more. Call for more information. (800) 848-0298
CLOTHING
Clothing -Sullivan County Tennessee has several clothing closets that low-income families can turn to for assistance and there are also low-cost thrift stores open. The centers, most of which are run by charities, provide free new and/or used clothing to children or adults in need. There may also be free winter coats, school supplies, and items for new or pregnant mothers too.
In general, the clothing closets do not have any fees involved to qualified clients. But there will be an interview process required as well of proof of need. As any free items are only given to income qualified families in Sullivan County or those in a crisis. If someone does not fall into this category, they can always shop at a low cost thrift store for what they need. Note there is a special focus on helping the vulnerable with their clothing needs, such as kids or single moms can get help.
Abortion Alternatives and Crisis Pregnancy Center (AACPC)
Address is 516 Holston Ave
Bristol, Tennessee 37620
Main phone – (423) 968-4673
The non-profit helps pregnant women. Everything from counseling to basic needs (such as free maternity or baby clothes or diapers) are given out. They also refer women to financial help such as WIC vouchers or provide advice on how single moms can get help.
Colonial Heights Baptist Church
108 Colonial Heights Road
Kingsport, TN 37663
(423) 239-5123
The clothing ban is only open the 3rd Saturday of a month for the zip code of 37663. There may be free diapers, school supplies, paper goods for a home, and blankets or sleeping bags for homeless. Other clothes may also be provided in Sullivan County.
Northeast Church of Christ
Location is 2217 Beechnut Dr
Kingsport, Tennessee 37660
Main phone – (423) 288-7910
Families, whether they have kids or not, can select at most 3 outfits per month.
First Presbyterian Church of Kingsport
100 West Church Circle
Kingsport, TN 37660
(423) 245-0104
Personal Grooming supplies (such as soap and razors) are offered. There is also a clothing warehouse.
Sullivan County Department of Education – Homeless Education Program
Blountville, TN 37617
(423) 354-1738
Students from indigent or homeless households (including those in a shelter) can be given free school items.
Haven of Rest Rescue Mission – Haven Thrift Store
Location of clothing bank – 624 Anderson St
Bristol, TN 37620
(423) 968-2011
The charity sells household items, preowned clothing and accessories, collectibles including knacks, furniture, books and Christmas toys at low cost in Sullivan County. A voucher (or gift box) may be given out as well to the neediest, and this will have free clothes or kitchen supplies for new or single parents.
Vouchers are passed out Tuesday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 11 a.m, and there are also school supplies available in partnership with the Boys and Girls Club.
Higher Ground Baptist Church Care Ministries
1601 Lynn Garden Drive
Kingsport, Tennessee 37665
Dial – (423) 247-6776
EDUCATION / MENTORING
Literacy Counsel
326 Commerce Street, Kingsport, TN 37660
423-392-4643
Adult basic literacy -helps develop basic reading and writing skills to help with individual goals
English for speakers of other languages
Tutoring for children and youth
Adult Education – HSE (High School Equivalency) (formerly known as GED)
Northeast state adult education
Located in the RCAT (Regional Center for Applied Technology)
222 W Main, St Kingsport, Tn 37660
844-354-5318
There are other HSE Adult Education entities in every city
Regional Adult & Career Education – Bristol TN and VA, Johnson City, Elizabethton TN, Gate City VA, Duffield VA, Big Stone Gap VA, Carter County etc….
Life Bridge Program-FRESH START
285 Louis St, Kingsport Tn 37660
423-245-0135 Ext # 1701
Employment / Further education opportunities
IF needing a program in another city within the Tri-Area will refer over the phone
Legal help / Advise
Legal Aid of East Tennessee (based in Johnson City but serves the entire Tri-Cities area)
Divorce, Bankruptcy, last will and testament, etc. Most all legal matters
Read more information at least.org
311 W. Walnut street, Johnson City TN 37604
423-928-8311
Or call tole free @ 800-821-1312
Special information for seniors 865-251–4944 or email hgriffith@laet.org
MEDICAL
Healing Hands
245 Midway, Bristol TN 37620
423-652-0620
MEDICAL, DENTAL, EYE CARE, CHIROPRACTIC, and more..
Serving the uninsured
Providence Medical Clinic
441 Clay St, Kingsport TN 37660
423-247-4536
Free medical clinic
Friends in need
1105 W. Stone Drive #5, Kingsport TN 37660
423-224-5697
MEDICAL, DENTAL, etc for the working uninsured
Tri-Cities Health
2208 W. Elk Ave, Elizabethton TN 37643
423-543-7000
Income based health clinic.
Church Hill Free MEDical Clinic
401Richmond St. Church Hill TN 37604
Income based health clinic.
Bluff City Medical Clinic
Bluff City TN, 37618
423-538-5116
Income based health clinic.
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Shades of Grace
Address of charity: 3313 E Sullivan St
Kingsport, TN 37660
(423) 765-2440
Services include a laundry to wash clothes, showers for homeless men, meals, and much more.
Hope House Center for Women
614 Cedar Ct
Kingsport, TN 37663
(423) 247-7994
The non-profit helps women who are pregnant without the means to care for themselves. Food, housing, pre-natal care, clothes, and more.
Kingsport City Schools – Family Resource Center
205 East Sevier Avenue
Kingsport, Tennessee 37660
For intake, dial (423) 378-2426
Families and children in the Kingsport City School System can apply for help. There may be clothing assistance, medical and dental care, food, transportation, child care, school supplies, and parenting classes.
Central Baptist Church Clothing Bank
301 Carver Street
Kingsport, TN 37660
Phone: (423) 245-6978
King University – Coats for Kids
1350 Kings College Rd
Bristol, Tennessee 37620
(423) 652-6310
Winter coats, hats, boots, gloves, and more are given to kids or teenagers. This program uses donations and volunteers from the community.
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Salvation Army – Kingsport
Address of Family Center – 505 Dale Street
Kingsport, TN 37660
(423) 246-6671
A specialized service at the charity is their clothing bank. There are also Christmas toy and gift programs in Sullivan County, shelters, and a thrift store.
Freedom Fellowship Baptist Church clothing center
401 West Sullivan St
Kingsport, Tennessee 37662
Main phone – (423) 765-2995