Knoxville Local Assistance Programs
This page lists local organizations in Knoxville, Tennessee that provide free legal help, food and social services. Statewide programs are described on the Tennessee page.
Legal aid
| Legal Aid of East Tennessee | Free civil legal assistance |
|---|---|
| Website | laet.org |
| Phone | 865-637-0484 |
| Address | 607 W. Summit Hill Drive SW, Knoxville, TN 37902 |
Legal Aid of East Tennessee provides free legal help with civil legal problems, including eviction and tenant rights, family law, elder law, and benefits issues, for people who qualify. Apply online or call the Knoxville office.1
Food
| Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee | Food bank for East Tennessee |
|---|---|
| Website | secondharvestetn.org |
| Phone | 865-521-0000 |
| Address | 136 Harvest Lane, Maryville, TN 37801 |
Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee leads the fight to end hunger across East Tennessee, working with partner agencies including food pantries, community centers, churches, and schools.2
Social services
| Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee (CAC) | Social services |
|---|---|
| Website | knoxcac.org |
| Phone | (865) 546-3500 |
| Address | Ross Building, 2247 Western Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37921 |
The Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee provides utility assistance through LIHEAP, social services, Head Start, home repair and weatherization, nutrition services, and help for older adults.3
| The Salvation Army Knoxville | Emergency assistance |
|---|---|
| Website | southernusa.salvationarmy.org |
| Phone | (865) 525-9401 |
| Address | 409 N. Broadway, Knoxville, TN 37917 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
The Salvation Army Knoxville provides short-term emergency help with rent, utilities, groceries, fuel, transportation, clothing, and other household items for low-income families and individuals, with no fees charged for any of these services.4
Sources & notes
Data and figures on this page come from the sources and notes below:
Footnotes
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Legal Aid of East Tennessee, Home page and Contact us . ↩
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Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee, Home page . ↩
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The Salvation Army Knoxville, Emergency assistance and Feeding . ↩
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