Three ways to put food on somebody’s table.

Send a donation

Money is the most flexible thing you can give us. It fills the gaps when the shelves are thin, covers gas for deliveries, and buys what nobody thinks to donate — formula, adult diapers, and allergy-safe food.

Cash App

$hungerfirstgreene

PayPal

hungerfirstgreeneville@gmail.com

Hunger First Greeneville is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, so your donation may be tax-deductible.Ask us for a receipt and we’ll get you one.

Prefer to give in person? You can hand a donation to us at Hunger First Greeneville, 7485 West Andrew Johnson Highway, Mosheim, TN during open hours, or email hungerfirstgreeneville@gmail.com.

Drop off food & goods

Bring donations to 7485 West Andrew Johnson Highway in Mosheim. We’re open Tuesday through Friday, 1:00 to 3:30 pm. Holiday closings and any changes get posted in the Facebook group.

It’s not just food

People are often surprised by how much we take. If you’re holding something useful and wondering whether we want it, the answer is almost always yes.

• Hygiene & personal care

  • Deodorant, men’s and women’s
  • Shampoo, conditioner & body wash
  • Bar soap and hand soap
  • Feminine pads
  • Toothpaste & toothbrushes

• Elder care

  Anything that helps someone who is bedridden or caring for them.

  • Adult diapers, all sizes
  • Bed pads and disposable underpads
  • Wipes and no-rinse bathing supplies
  • Lotions and barrier creams

• Babies & toddlers

  • Diapers in every size
  • Baby wipes
  • Baby soap, shampoo & bath supplies
  • Formula

• Cleaning & laundry

  Cleaning supplies of any kind — we can always use them.

  • Laundry detergent
  • Dish soap
  • All-purpose and bathroom cleaners
  • Sponges, scrub brushes & trash bags

• Starting over

  For neighbors rebuilding after a fire, a domestic situation, or another unexpected event — often with nothing at all.

  • Blankets, sheets & pillows
  • Towels
  • Plates, bowls, cups & silverware
  • Pots and pans
  • Basic kitchen and household items

• Camping gear for our homeless neighbors

  • Tents
  • Sleeping bags
  • Small propane tanks
  • Tarps
  • Outdoor-style backpacks

• Clothing

  • Clean, wearable clothing in all sizes
  • Children’s clothing — it goes fastest
  • Shoes, new or gently used
  • Coats, hats & gloves in cold weather

Seasonal

• New toys and children’s clothing for Christmas, November onward
• Backpacks, school supplies, kids’ clothes and shoes in July and August — plus tissues, paper towels, and antibacterial wipes, which classrooms run short on all year
• Coats, hats, and gloves once it turns cold
• Reusable grocery bags and sturdy boxes, any time

Please don’t bring

• Anything past its expiration date
• Opened or home-canned food
• Clothing that’s torn, stained, or wet

Running a food drive at your church, school, or workplace? Post in the Facebook group and Michele will help you plan it.

Volunteer

There is always more to do than there are hands to do it. You don’t need experience and you don’t need to commit to a schedule — show up when you can.

• Pack boxes

  Sort donations and pack what goes back out.

• Hand out

  Greet neighbors, load cars, keep the line moving.

• Deliver

  Take boxes to folks who can’t get out to us.

• Sort & fold

  Get clothing and household donations ready to go out.

• Wrap at Christmas

  Sort, wrap, and label toys and clothes through December.

• Stuff backpacks

  Fill packs against the school supply lists each summer.

How to sign up

Message Michele in the Facebook group, or just come by 7485 West Andrew Johnson Highway and say you’re there to help.

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