IMPACT OUR CITY

Fig Tree is a space that exists to meet essential needs and invite all into a safe community where we can truly be seen & known. Available services include showers, laundry, computer & internet access, and hot meals. Hours and additional details are available here. 

Hope Connection is an outreach ministry to low-income families that seeks to build relationships that lead to financial stability and overall well-being. By first building a relationship, we are able to better understand each individual’s situation and focus on creating lasting change in their quality of life. During this process, volunteers meet with families and get to know their story. In many cases, our team can provide tools for success and offer support along the way. 

Manna House food pantry ministry is open to anyone in our community who faces a food emergency. We offer clients the opportunity to “shop” from our healthy options every 30 days in the pantry located on the west side of the North Campus at 9915 Kingston Pike. We serve more than 750 families a month at Manna House which is run by volunteers and funded 100% by donations.

Volunteering: Manna House is 100% run by volunteers! Individuals or families may volunteer in Manna House by serving in roles such as shopping assistant, stocking, and others. To volunteer, email Manna House volunteer coordinator, Glenn Cross, at  mannahouse@cokesbury.tv.

Donating: We accept donations of the following food items:

• Low Sodium Soup
• Canned Fruits & Vegetables
• Whole Wheat Pasta
• Pasta Sauce
• Beans (dry or canned)
• Saltine Crackers
• Cereal
• Oatmeal
• Canned Tuna or Chicken
• Peanut Butter
• Travel Size Toiletries

We also accept financial donations. You can designate your gift to Manna House and give in-person, by mail, or online here.

You can also support Manna House by linking your Kroger Plus Card to Manna House through their Community Rewards Program. Visit https://www.kroger.com/account/enrollCommunityRewardsNow/ and search for “Manna House” or account number TQ532 when you register. Then, each time you shop and scan your Kroger Plus card, Manna House will receive a donation from Kroger stores.

To receive food from the pantry, come anytime during the following hours and bring a photo ID and something with your social security number on it. Visa or Matricula is accepted. Households may shop once every 30 days. 

MANNA HOUSE HOURS:

Tuesday | 9 am – 11 am

Thursday | 9 am – 11 am; 5pm – 6:30pm

Saturday | 9am – 11am

Inclement Weather | Manna House will be closed any time Knox County Schools close for inclement weather. Check @cokesburytv on Twitter for inclement weather updates.

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Administer Justice is a nationwide organization that supports all low-income individuals with legal concerns. We offer a low-cost legal advice clinic on the second Saturday of every month, from 8:45 am to noon.

To volunteer (attorneys and non-attorneys needed), fill out our Volunteer Opportunities Form. Learn more about this ministry and how you can receive help,  click here.

Every other week, our Cokesbury Kids ministry packs bags for Food for Kids – a partnership with Second Harvest Food Bank and Knox County Schools that provides healthy foods for kids to take home on weekends, when they don’t have school meals available to them.  Volunteers are needed to help pack meals on Wednesday evenings during the school year – register now. For more information, contact Debbie Gray. 

Susannah’s House exists to serve the spiritual, physical, and emotional needs of the mothers and their prenatally-exposed infants who are recovering from substance abuse. Our mission is to provide a source of hope and help to these mothers and their children. To find out more information about Susannah’s House, please click here. 

Cokesbury offers free tax preparation services through a partnership with CAC Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) and the IRS for families with an income under $62k. Appointments will be available again beginning in January.

Volunteers are needed to assist with greeting and tax preparation. Training is provided. Contact Bob Hutcheson for more information: rshutch3@gmail.com.

What would happen if we worked together with our community to address suffering and injustice in the Knoxville area?

Justice Knox, an interfaith collaboration of congregations and organizations, actively uncovers injustice and mobilizes the community to create just, fair & effective solutions. Through Justice Knox, congregations of diverse faith backgrounds act together in response to the biblical mandate to “do justice.”

Join us for a listening session this October.

JUSTICE KNOX OVERVIEW VIDEO (24 minutes)