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Food Pantries

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Soup Kitchens

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Additional Assistance Information:

Commodities Program
Metropolitan Inter-Faith Association (MIFA)
MIFA Home Delivered Meals
MIFA Emergency Services
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
WIC Special Supplemental Nutrition Program
Alpha Omega Veterans Services, Inc.
Hospitality Hub
Manna House
AAAD Aging Commission of the mid-South

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Healthy Eating on a Budget

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Food Safety and Sanitation

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VA Resources and Phone Numbers

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Food Pantries
Find where to get free food as well as other support, such as
holiday meals, in the Memphis area. A number of food banks,
pantries, churches, and non-profits operate across the area. Each
location is committed to providing support to those in need or
requires assistance in the community. Pantries or soup kitchens
may have everything from free food, groceries, and vouchers to a
store, and other assistance to families and individuals who need
help.
Call a food bank or pantry in the Memphis area using the phone
number and information below. Many can also offer other
assistance such as financial help for bills, rent, medications, and
clothing, in addition to the free food.
Zip Code 38014
Salvation Army-Ben Lear Corps Food Pantry
Address: 877 Blythe Memphis, TN 38014
Phone: (901) 543-5136
First Congregational Church Food Pantry
Address: 1000 S. Cooper Memphis, TN 38014
Phone: (901) 278-6786
Zip Code 38103
First Presbyterian Church
Address: 166 Poplar Ave Memphis, TN 38103
Phone: (901) 525-5619
Zip Code 38104
Catholic Charities, Fig Tree Food Pantry
Address: 1325 Jefferson Memphis, TN 38104
Phone: (901) 722-4797
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 Friends for Life Food Pantry

Address: 43 N. Cleveland Memphis, TN 38104
Phone: (901) 272-0855
Grace St. Luke's Food Pantry
Address: 1720 Peabody Ave Memphis, TN 38104
Phone: (901) 272-7425
Idlewild Presbyterian Church
Address: 1750 Union Ave. Memphis, TN 38104
Phone: (901) 726-4681
Mississippi Blvd Christian Church Food Pantry
Address: 70 N Bellevue Blvd Memphis, TN 38104
Phone: (901) 726-1142
St. John's U M Church Pantry
Address: 1207 Peabody Memphis, TN 38104
Phone: (901) 726-4104
St. Vincent de Paul Food Mission
Address: 123 N. Cleveland Memphis, TN 38104
Phone: (901) 274-2137
Zip Code 38105
First Works, Inc.
Address: 204 N. Second St., Memphis, TN 38105
Phone: (901) 526-8228
Memphis & Shelby County Health Department
Address: 757 Galloway Memphis, TN 38105
Phone: (901) 544-7600

Zip Code 38106

Christ Missionary Baptist Church Food Pantry & Soup Kitchen
Address: 494 S. Parkway E. Memphis, TN 38106
Phone: (901) 948-9786
Longview Heights SDA Church Food Pantry
Address: 671 E Mallory Memphis, TN 38106
Phone: (901) 946-8158
NAMBC Food Pantry
Address: 1423 Norris Ave Memphis, TN 38106
Phone: (901) 365-4667
New Allen A M E Church Pantry
Address: 1559 South Third Street Memphis, TN 38106
Phone: (901) 775-0925
Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church Food Pantry
Address: 491 E McLemore Ave Memphis, TN 38106
Phone: (901) 775-0040
St. Andrew A.M.E. Church Pantry
Address: 1369 Mississippi Blvd Memphis, TN 38106
Phone: (901) 948-3441
St. Jude MB Church Food Pantry & Soup Kitchen
Address: 853 E. Trigg Memphis, TN 38106
Phone: (901) 948-1489
Zip Code 38107
Deliverance Temple Pantry
Address: 1377 N. Bellevue Blvd Memphis, TN 38107
Phone: (901) 272-3222
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 Friendship Baptist Church Food Pantry

Address: 1355 Volintine Ave Memphis, TN 38107
Phone: (901) 274-5990
Grace Baptist Ministries Food Pantry
Address: 1231 N. Manassas Street Memphis, TN 38107
Phone: (901) 543-0715
Holy Names Catholic Church Food Pantry
Address: 697 Keel Ave Memphis, TN 38107
Phone: (901) 525-9870
United Methodist Neighborhood Smith Center Food Pantry
Address: 602 Looney Memphis, TN 38107
Phone: (901) 523-1036
Zip Code 38108
Heartsong Church
Address: 800 Houston Levee, Cordova, TN 38018
Phone: (901) 755-6332
Memphis International Church Food Pantry
Address: 1435 Wells Station Road Memphis, TN 38108
Phone: (901) 452-7993
Zip Code 38109
Halal Food Pantry
Address: 4412 South Third St. Memphis, TN 38109
Phone: (901) 789-1904
RMBC Community Services Food Pantry
Address: 3560 S Third Street Memphis, TN 38109
Phone: (901) 789-4570
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 St. Joseph Catholic Church

Address: 3825 Neeley Memphis, TN 38109
Phone: (901) 396-9996
Trinity Community Coalition Food Pantry
Address: 425 W Peebles Rd, Memphis, TN 38109
Phone: (901) 786-1220
United Methodist Neighborhood Food Pantry
Address: 1606 Kansas Memphis, TN 38109
Phone: (901) 323-4993
Zip Code 38111
Greenwood CME Church Food Pantry
Address: 3311 Kimball Memphis, TN 38111
Phone: (901) 744-7531
Holy Trinity Community Church Food Pantry
Address: 685 S. Highland St. Memphis, TN 38111
Phone: (901) 320-9376
Neighborhood Christian Center - Robinhood Pantry
Address: 3717 Robin Park Circle Memphis, TN 38111
Phone: (901) 745-1369
St. Anne Food Pantry
Address: 706 S. Highland Memphis, TN 38111
Phone: (901) 458-4238
St. Luke's United Methodist Church Pantry
Address: 480 S Highland Memphis, TN 38111
Phone: (901) 767-7260

 United Methodist Neighborhood, Scott Center

Address: 3000 Walnut Grove Rd. Memphis, TN 38111
Phone: (901) 323-4995
Zip Code 38112
Neighborhood Christian Center Pantry
Address: 223 Scott St Memphis, Tennessee 38112
Phone: (901) 881-6013
Neighborhood Christian Center - Chickasaw Place Pantry
Address: 218 E. Red Oak Circle #1 Memphis, TN 38112
Phone: (901) 324-8783
Zip Code 38114
New Era MB Church Food Pantry
Address: 797 Laurel Memphis, TN 38114
Phone: (901) 327-3471
Monument of Love Baptist Church Pantry
Address: 2639 Lamar Memphis, TN 38114
Phone: (901) 744-1643
Zip Code 38115
Calvary Baptist Church
Address: 3812 Kirby Parkway Memphis, TN 38115
Phone: (901) 795-5407
United Methodist Church, Asbury UMC
Address: 2969 South Mendenhall Memphis, TN 38115
Phone: (901) 363-1135
Zip Code 38116

 United Methodist Neighborhood, Grace UMC

Address: 1619 E. Raines Road Memphis, TN 38116
Phone: (901) 336-0188
Zip Code 38118
Burdette UMC Outreach Center Food Pantry
Address: 4895 Malone Road Memphis, TN 38118
Phone: (901) 365-6820
Greater Harvest C.O.G.I.C. Food Pantry
Address: 3509 Boxdale Memphis, TN 38118
Phone: (901) 794-5683
Zip Code 38122
Brinkley Heights Baptist Church Food Pantry
Address: 3277 Rosamond Memphis, TN 38122
Phone: (901) 458-0617
Highland Heights U. M. Church
Address: 3476 Summer Ave Memphis, TN 38122
Phone: (901) 458-5966
Leawood Baptist Church Food Pantry
Address: 1202 Dyer Memphis, TN 38122
Phone: (901) 328-1025
St. Michael Food Pantry
Address: 3848 Forrest Ave Memphis, TN 38122
Phone: (901) 323-0896
United Methodist, Jackson Ave Social Service Pantry
Address: 3473 Jackson Ave Memphis, TN 38122
Phone: (901) 323-4993
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Zip Code 38126

Mt. Olive C.M.E. Church Pantry
Address: 538 Linden Ave Memphis, TN 38126
Phone: (901) 527-8292
St. John Baptist Church Pantry
Address: 640 Vance Ave Memphis, TN 38126
Phone: (901) 525-1092
Zip Code 38127
Bellevue Baptist Impact Ministries Food Pantry
Address: 3759 N. Watkins Memphis, TN 38127
Phone: (901) 358-3391
Neighborhood Christian Center - Greenbriar Pantry
Address: 3155 Madewell Memphis, TN 38127
Phone: (901) 357-9923
Our Lady of Sorrows Food Pantry
Address: 3686 Thomas Memphis, TN 38127
Phone: (901) 353-1530
United Methodist Neighborhood, Faith Food Pantry
Address: 2450 Frayser Blvd Memphis, TN 38127
Phone: (901) 355-2148
Zip Code 38128
Catholic Church of Ascension Food Pantry
Address: 3680 Ramill Rd Memphis, TN 38128
Phone: (901) 372-1364
Healing Heart Ministries
Address: 3208 James Rd Memphis, TN 38128
Phone: (901) 327-4470
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 New Dimensions Ministries Food Pantry

Address: 3607 Frayser-Raleigh Road Memphis, TN 38128
Phone: (901) 377-1195
Refuge of Memphis
Address: 3683 Austin Peay Hwy Memphis, TN 38128
Phone: (901) 386-5055
St. Timothy U.M. Church Pantry
Address: 4105 St. Elmo Ave, Memphis, TN 38128
Phone: (901) 377-1960
Zip Code 38134
Cross-Way Church
Address: 2633 Altruria Rd, Memphis, TN 38134
Phone: (901) 388-8515
St. Ann Church Food Pantry
Address: 6529 Stage Rd, Bartlett, TN 38134
Phone: (901) 373-6011
Zip Code 38141
Capleville Community Food Pantry
Address: 4725 Riverdale Capleville, TN 38141
Phone: (901) 363-1859
Zip Code 72301
First Baptist Church Food Pantry
Address: 100 W. Bond West Memphis, AR 72301
Phone: (870) 735-5241

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 Good Neighbor Love Center Food Pantry

Address: 780 N. College Blvd West Memphis, TN 72301
Phone: (870) 735-0870
Hope House Ministries Pantry
Address: 614 Hwy 77 West Memphis, AR 72301
Phone: (901) 337-1801

Soup Kitchens
Zip Code 38103
Calvary Episcopal Church
Address: 102 N. Second Street, Memphis, TN 38103
Phone: (901) 525-6602
First Presbyterian Church
Address: 166 Poplar Ave Memphis, TN 38103
Phone: (901) 525-5619
Memphis Union Mission
Address: 383 Poplar Ave. Memphis, TN 38103
Phone: (901) 526-8434
Zip Code 38104
First Unitarian Church - St. John's Soup Kitchen
Address: 292 W. Virginia Ave Memphis, TN 38104
Phone: (901) 526-8631
Grace St. Luke's Episcopal Church
Address: 1720 Peabody Ave. Memphis, TN 38104
Phone: (901) 272-7425
Zip Code 38105
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 St. Mary's Catholic Church Soup Kitchen

Address: 155 Market Street Memphis, TN 38105
Phone: (901) 522-9420
Zip Code 38106
Christ Missionary Baptist Church Food Pantry & Soup Kitchen
Address: 494 S. Parkway E. Memphis, TN 38106
Phone: (901) 948-9786
St. Jude MB Church Food Pantry & Soup Kitchen
Address: 853 E. Trigg Memphis, TN 38106
Phone: (901) 948-1489
Zip Code 38107
Holy Community U. M. Church Bread of Life Soup Kitchen
Address: 602 Looney Memphis, TN 38107
Phone: (901) 523-1036
Zip Code 38111
St. Luke's U.M. Church - Soup Kitchen
Address: 480 S Highland Memphis, TN 38111
Phone: (901) 452-6262
Zip Code 38126
St. Patrick Catholic Church Soup Kitchen
Address: 297 South Fourth St. Memphis, TN 38126
Phone: (901) 527-2542
Emmanuel Episcopal Center Soup Kitchen
Address: 604 St. Paul Memphis, TN 38126
Phone: (901) 523-2617

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Additional Assistance and Information

Shelby County Community Services Agency Commodities
Program
Shelby county community services agency is a regional agency
that provides free monthly food distribution of non-perishable
groceries. They also help Shelby County families in need apply
for food stamps or other benefits. Staff or partners have food
items at community sites, and the goods are for eligible families,
individuals, and households.
Address: 100 North Main Street #1300, Memphis 38103
Phone: (901) 545-4526.
Crittenden County Commodity Distribution
Address: 406 S. Avalon St. West Memphis, AR 72301
Phone: (870) 932-3663
Metropolitan Inter-Faith Association (MIFA)
MIFA offers several programs to those 60 and older to include
meals on wheels, transit, senior companionship, and long-term
care ombudsman. They also offer program to families in need
such as emergency services, emergency shelter placement,
homeless hotline, and rapid rehousing.
Address: 910 Vance Avenue, Memphis, TN 38126
Phone: (901) 527-0208
MIFA- Home Delivered Meals (Meals on Wheels)
Clients, who are homebound or at congregate sites, must be
nutritionally at-risk seniors (age 60 and over) due to illness or
disability and reside in Shelby County.
To be screened for eligibility for Meals on Wheels, please call the
Aging Commission of the Mid-South at
Phone: (901) 222-4111.
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MIFA - Emergency Services

MIFA emergency services offers Shelby County residents who
have experienced a job loss, reduction in hours, resulting in
unexpected loss of income in the last 90 days may be able to
receive assistance from this program. The center can provide a
free voucher for five-day supply of food, to be redeemed at an
area food bank or pantry, and receive assistance up to four times
per year.
Address: 910 Vance Avenue, Memphis, TN 38126
Phone: (901) 527-0208.
Tennessee Department of Human Services Supplemental
Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
The government can provide monthly financial assistance and
help with bills to low-income households and individuals through
EBT (Electronic Benefit Transfer) cards which can be used to
purchase food. Apply at the nearest Department of Human
Services office, which includes
North Branch Office - Family Assistance, 3230 Jackson Ave.,
Memphis, TN 38122, Call (901) 320-7200.
Welles Branch Office - Family Assistance, 3360 South Third
Street, Memphis, TN 38109, Call (901) 344-5040.
Or call the Toll-free Family Assistance Center number at 1-866311-4287.
Crittenden Department of Human Services of West Memphis
SNAP
West Memphis Office- Family Assistance, 401 S. College
Boulevard, West Memphis, AR 72301, Call (870) 732-5170.
WIC (Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women,
Infants and Children)
The WIC program provides free baby formula, groceries,
healthcare services, nutrition counseling, and breast feeding
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counseling to low-income pregnant or postpartum women, to

include support and programs to at-risk infants and young
children.
Memphis Area Call (901)528-0044
West Memphis Area Call (870) 735-4334
Alpha Omega Veterans Services, Inc.
Alpha Omega is a non-profit organization providing housing,
counseling and other supportive services to homeless and
disabled Veterans.
Hospitality Hub
The Hospitality Hub offers hospitality services, counseling, and
resource center for homeless persons and those imminently
homeless located in downtown Memphis.
Address: 82 N. Second St., Memphis, TN 38018
Phone: (901) 522-1808
Manna House
Manna House is a hospitality ministry that offers a place of rest,
beverages, bathrooms, free phone for local calls, shower and
change of clothes, and personal hygiene items.
Address: 1268 Jefferson Avenue Memphis, TN 38104
Phone: (901) 721-2604.
Area Agency on Again and Disabilities (AAAD) Aging
Commission of the mid-South
Offer multiple programs (congregate meals, food supplements,
home delivered meals, nutritional education and counseling,
transportation, etc.) that make a difference in the lives of all older
adults and adults living with disabilities. From the older person
who can remain at home if they receive the right services to those
who are healthy and can benefit from the activities and
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senior centers.
Address: 2670 Union Ave Extended, Memphis, TN 38112
Phone: (901) 222-4100

Healthy Eating on a Budget

Healthy eating on a budget requires planning. First understand
what your budget is and how much you have to spend on food.
Next plan meals based on the budget you have created. Meal
planning not only saves you time but can help you avoid eating
extra calories, fat and sodium, which can be of concern when
eating out.
When conducting your weekly food planning select a weekly
shopping day, then sit down and plan your meals and snacks for
the upcoming week to create your grocery list. Focus on foods
like dried beans and lentils, whole grains and vegetables as the
main ingredients, along with reasonable servings of lean proteins,
in recipes such as stews, casseroles, and soup dishes. Listed
below you will find some helpful habits to follow before hitting the
supermarket and after:

Before hitting the supermarket:

Check sales and coupons, and sign up for any loyalty or
membership grocery store card programs.
Make sure that you go shopping when you are not hungry to
avoid impulse buys.
Give yourself time to shop so you can compare costs and make
informed decisions.
Stick to your list.
Look high and low for better deals, since many expensive items
are placed at eye level.
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Stock up on staples in bulk, such as brown rice, whole-wheat

pasta, dried beans and lentils, frozen vegetables, and proteins,
like meat, poultry and fish, when items are on sale.
Buy fruits and vegetables in season, or consider canned and
frozen varieties that do not contain added sodium and sugar,
when they are more economical, as they also have a high
nutritional value.
Avoid pre-washed, pre-cut, individual servings of produce as it is
usually more expensive.
Buy fresh foods, because instant versions of foods often cost
much more. Purchase these in small amounts so food is not
thrown away when spoiled.
Consider less expensive store brands.
After planning and shopping, you can prepare meals and
ingredients in advance for quick reheating:
Double recipes to freeze the extra amounts in meal-size
containers for later use.
Have one meatless meal with beans and lentils each week and
plan to use leftovers for lunches or dinners later in the week.
Leftover vegetables can be incorporated into soups and stews,
while overripe fruits make great additions to smoothies and
pancakes or be frozen for refreshing snacks.

Food Safety
Keep it CLEAN, keep it SEPARATE, cook it WELL,
and store it RIGHT

Keep it CLEAN:
Wash your hands with warm soapy water for 20 seconds before
you handle any food or utensils.
Clean and sanitize all food- contact surfaces (equipment and
utensils).
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Thaw meats, poultry, and seafood in the refrigerator overnight or

in the microwave. Do not leave them out to thaw at room
temperature.
Never touch ready to eat food with your bare hands.
Keep it SEPARATE:
Keep food separated and keep hands, utensils, and food handling
surfaces clean. If possible use a cutting board for meat and a
different board for non-meat foods.
Keep raw meat and vegetables separate. For example prepare
your vegetables first, and then prepare your raw meat. Never use
an unclean surface or utensil that has been used to prepare raw
meat on non-meat foods.
Cook it WELL:
Disease causing microorganisms multiply at temperatures
between 41-135 F.
Fully reheat leftovers to an internal temperature of 165 F to
ensure microorganisms are killed.
Check the internal temperature of protein items (in the thickest
part of the food) with a meat thermometer before serving (revised
2013 USDA):

Food
Ground: Beef, Pork, Veal, Lamb
Ground: Turkey & Chicken
Fresh beef, veal, and lamb
(Steaks, Roast, Chops)
Chicken, Turkey, Ducks, and
Goose (whole, legs, wings,
thighs)
Stuffing (cooked alone or in the
bird)

Temperature (F)
160
165
145

Rest Time
None
None
3 min.

165

None

165

None
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Food
Pork and Ham raw
Precooked Ham
Eggs
Egg Dishes
Leftovers and Casseroles
Fin Fish
Shrimp, lobster, and crabs
Clams, oysters, and mussels
Scallops

Temperature (F)
145
140
Cook until yolk
and white are firm
160
165
145
Cook until Flesh is
pearly and opaque
Cook until shells
open during
cooking
Cook until flesh is
milky white or
opaque and firm.

Rest Time
3 min.
None
None
None
None
None
None
None
None

Store it RIGHT:
Keep hot foods hot, and cold foods cold: Cold foods should stay
in the refrigerator until serving time. Hot/cooked foods should not
be at room temperature for more than two hours.
Always have stored food covered.
Do not eat leftovers if it has been more than 7 days since you
prepared it.

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VA Resources and Phone Numbers

Benefits
1-800-827-1000
Health Care
1-877-222-VETS (8387)
VA Inspector General
1-800-488-8244
Veterans Crisis Line
1-800-273-8255 (press 1)
Help for Homeless Veterans
1-877-424-3838

Published May 2016

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