“For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me.”

Sevier County Food Ministries began in 1992 as a voluntary ministry in downtown Sevierville. Created to assure that no one goes hungry, we are guided by the example of Christ, who understood hunger and fed the multitudes. Our goal is to serve our community by providing food to those in need.

Our Neighbors do not have to meet any qualifications to receive food. We conduct a brief interview to obtain basic information and to gain a better understanding of our Neighbor’s situation. Anyone who is experiencing a food shortage is welcome at our ministry! Our Neighbors may come once a week for as long as they need to. In addition to providing food, we offer prayer and counsel for those who request it.

On average, we serve over 900 families per week. Over 50% of Households are only 1 or 2 people, many of those being Seniors, and a third of the people we serve are children. Many of the folks we assist are on a fixed income. Some are on assistance. Quite a few have taken in family members or friends. Most are just down on their luck and need a hand in the meantime.

In May 2023, we rolled out our new layout called Neighbor’s Choice!  We now let you “shop” for your own groceries!  You may choose which kind of canned goods, non-perishables, produce, bread, and dairy you need, or decline things you won’t eat.  This not only causes less waste, but it also puts more control into your hands, because you know what your family likes!  At the end of the line, our volunteers will give you eggs and meat, and also sweets if we have them.

If you are unable to come in yourself, we do not offer delivery, but you can add an Authorized Pick Up person to your account.  Please note that Authorized Pick Ups will be given a prepacked bag, and the Pick Up person will not be shopping for those groceries.

Food Donations

We strive to provide our clients with well-balanced meals. Your donations are crucial to making that happen. We look for donations of non-perishable items. Your food donations can be brought directly to the Sevier County Food Ministry or to one of our other supportive collection sites during a food drive.

Thrift Store Donations

Yes, we have a thriving thrift store, and anybody can donate to it. We accept small housewares and all types of gently used clothing and household goods. All income from our sales goes to purchase more food. We provide necessities free of charge in crisis situations. The best part? Anybody can shop in our thrift store!

Monetary Donation

You can help the Sevier County Food Ministry purchase additional food supplies through a monetary donation. Your secure donation is tax deductible!

Jim Davis 

Jim has been director of the Sevier County Food Ministries since 2013 and has been involved with the food ministry since 1992. Jim started as a volunteer in the Broady Hospital Building – the first location of the food ministries.

Jim and his wife Gina have two children, Kali and Hunter. They make their home in Sevierville, Tennessee.