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Tennessee food banks

There are 91food banks and pantries in Tennessee. Combined, these Tennesseanfood banksemploy 543 people, earn more than $369 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $217 million.
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Food banks by major Tennessee cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Nashville
21
$181,868,043
Memphis
15
$73,511,004
Knoxville
15
$48,218,532
Chattanooga
7
$34,907,355
Johnson City
4
$6,289
Kingsport
3
$27,618,047
Jackson, TN
2
$1,043,100
Cleveland, TN
2
$0
Clarksville
1
$0
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Job trends for Tennessee food banks

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
9
1-10
5
11-25
3
26-100
3
101 to 1,000
2
1,000+
0
Key takeaways for employment stats:

Sizes of food banks in Tennessee

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
18
$250k to $1M
8
$1M to $5M
4
$5M to $25M
1
$25M to $100M
5
$100M+
1
Key takeaways for revenue stats:

Directory of food banks in Tennessee

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Second Harvest Food Bank East Tennessee

Second Harvest Food Bank is the East Tennessee region's largest hunger-relief charity; operating programs in 18 counties. The food bank secures and distributes over 18 million pounds of food and grocery products annually.
Revenue
$40.9m
Assets
$30.2m
Employees
63
EIN
58-1450139
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle TN

Second Harvest Food Bank provides over 27 million pounds of food to 450 agencies, including soup kitchens, emergency programs and children's programs.
Revenue
$147.5m
Assets
$71.8m
Employees
160
EIN
62-1049447
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Second Harvest Food Bank of Northeast Tennessee

To feed the hungry in Northeast Tennessee by securing and distributing food and engaging the community in the fight to end hunger through regional partnerships, programs, and education.
Revenue
$27.6m
Assets
$15.9m
Employees
32
EIN
62-1303822
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Mid-South Food Bank

Mid-South Food Bank collects and distributes food to charitable organizations in West TN, East AR, and North MS. Part of Feeding America.
Revenue
$71.8m
Assets
$41.0m
Employees
161
EIN
62-1340755
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Chattanooga Area Food Bank

Chattanooga Area Food Bank is a nonprofit that provides food to those in need in the Chattanooga area. They also run various programs to help improve the region's nutrition.
Revenue
$33.9m
Assets
$15.7m
Employees
67
EIN
62-0867645
IRS type
501(c)(3)

One Generation Away

One Generation Away is a non-profit dedicated to wiping hunger off the face of America by providing meals to Americans through mobile food pantries and grocery rescue in Franklin, TN.
Revenue
$27.9m
Assets
$3.3m
Employees
11
EIN
46-2741214
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Fish Hospitality Pantries

The organization was established to combat hunger in east Tennessee. The all volunteer organization operates Pantries in the knoxville, Tennessee area. The mission of the organization is to provide emergency food assistance to the hungry poor.
Revenue
$6.3m
Assets
$4.5m
Employees
2
EIN
62-1584500
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Shiloh Distribution Center

To fight hunger by impacting the lives of no- and low-income individuals and families through food and supply Distribution, as well as, media and technology educational programs.
Revenue
$1.0m
Assets
$2.2m
Employees
0
EIN
83-0471038
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Portland Pay It Forward

Portland Pay It Forward provides free food and basic needs to the local community with no questions asked, as well as a platform for residents to exchange goods.
Revenue
$890.6k
Assets
$595.5k
Employees
0
EIN
84-4163564
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Soddy Daisy Food Bank

Soddy Daisy Food Bank distributes food to families and individuals in need, in the Soddy Daisy service area.
Revenue
$852.6k
Assets
$430.2k
Employees
0
EIN
45-4722601
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Nourish Food Bank

Nourish Food Bank provides food and non-food supplies to those in need, distributing 665,000 meals through cash and food donations.
Revenue
$2.0m
Assets
$1.2m
Employees
14
EIN
58-1565567
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Well Outreach

The Well Outreach exists to be The hands and feet of Jesus by serving those in need through supporting spiritual, emotional and physical growth.
Revenue
$1.9m
Assets
$1.5m
Employees
15
EIN
32-0258525
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Shiloh Ministry

Spreading the gospel and teaching the importance and mandate of service that assist in their communities becoming more effective in the provision of food and resources for the hungry and those in direct need of aide.
Revenue
$886.4k
Assets
$90.4k
Employees
0
EIN
81-5310014
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Store

The Store is a year-round free grocery store in Nashville, TN, solving hunger issues and partnering on food security.
Revenue
$1.2m
Assets
$5.6m
Employees
8
EIN
81-4247568
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Monterey Food Bank

Monterey Food Bank is a food bank or pantry in Monterey, TN that was founded in 2015.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
27-2987330
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Nutraceutix

Nutraceutix is a food bank or pantry in Memphis, TN that was founded in 2020.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
83-2496562
IRS type
501(c)(3)

St Mark Ame Zion CH Food Pantry Ministry

St Mark Ame Zion CH Food Pantry Ministry is a food bank or pantry in Athens, TN that was founded in 2020.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
85-0993108
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Blessing Boxes of Lexington TN

Blessing Boxes of Lexington TN is a food bank or pantry in Lexington, TN that was founded in 2022.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
88-2843003
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Manna on High

Manna on High is a food bank or pantry in Franklin, TN that was founded in 2021.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
86-1942603
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Pearlie Payne King Mission of Hope Food Pantry

Pearlie Payne King Mission of Hope Food Pantry is a food bank or pantry in Pleasant View, TN that was founded in 2020.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
80-0966260
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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