Food Distribution Calendar: Sumner County Food Pantries and Mobile Help

For current food help in Sumner County, start with Feed Sumner’s monthly distribution in Gallatin, Gallatin CARES’ Wednesday pantry, or Second Harvest Middle Tennessee’s Food Finder and mobile pantry schedule. Feed Sumner distributes food on the second Saturday of each month from 8 to 10 a.m. at 1121 Gregory Drive in Gallatin. Gallatin CARES’ pantry is open Wednesdays from 8 to 11 a.m. at 330 North Durham Avenue. Bring identification or proof of residence when the organization requests it, and check directly before traveling because schedules and inventory can change.

If you are looking for a food giveaway in Gallatin, a pantry schedule, or a mobile pantry in Sumner County, begin with the recurring programs listed below and then check the official organization before leaving home. Food availability, eligibility rules and special distribution dates can change.

Current Sumner County food distribution calendar

Program — Current schedule — Location — What to know

Feed Sumner monthly distribution — Second Saturday of each month, 8–10 a.m. — 1121 Gregory Drive, Gallatin — Bring an ID or proof of Sumner County residence. Feed Sumner says anyone in need in Sumner County may receive food.

Gallatin CARES food pantry — Wednesdays, 8–11 a.m. — 330 North Durham Avenue, Gallatin — Provides supplemental groceries; call 615-452-5732 before visiting if you need current instructions.

Second Harvest Food Finder — Searchable, changing schedule — Sumner County locations vary — Search by county, ZIP code or address and use the mobile-pantry schedule for one-day distributions.

Tennessee SNAP assistance — Applications accepted through the state’s One DHS system — Online or through a local TDHS office — SNAP is separate from a pantry visit and has its own eligibility and documentation rules.

Feed Sumner monthly distribution

Feed Sumner Food Bank & Ministry holds its regular food distribution on the second Saturday of each month from 8 to 10 a.m. at 1121 Gregory Drive in Gallatin. The organization asks visitors to bring an ID or proof of Sumner County residence. Its guest page says the distribution is open to anyone in need of food assistance in Sumner County and that there are no income requirements for the monthly distribution.

Feed Sumner says food generally includes shelf-stable groceries and normally meat, with fresh produce, dairy, bread and other items dependent on inventory. The organization also offers a shopping pantry by appointment for qualified adults age 65 and older, plus need-based home delivery for people who are homebound because of age, disability or medical limitations. Call 615-348-4470 for those programs.

Feed Sumner’s published calendar makes it one of the easiest recurring dates to plan around. Even so, call or check the organization’s current information before attending if the date falls near severe weather, a holiday or another unusual circumstance.

Gallatin CARES weekly pantry

Gallatin CARES lists its food pantry as open every Wednesday from 8 to 11 a.m. at 330 North Durham Avenue, Gallatin, TN 37066. The pantry provides supplemental groceries through partnerships that include Second Harvest Food Bank, local schools, churches, businesses and other community partners. Available items may include canned and dry goods, dairy products, meat, eggs, bread and other food as available.

Gallatin CARES serves people experiencing food insecurity and says families may visit regularly or one time. Because food quantities and special offerings depend on available supplies, the organization recommends contacting the pantry at 615-452-5732 if you have questions about the current process or need.

Second Harvest mobile pantry and Food Finder

Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee maintains an online Food Finder that allows users to search by location name, ZIP code, address or county. Its site also provides a mobile-pantry schedule. Second Harvest describes mobile pantries as large, one-day distributions that may include produce, dairy, bread, canned goods and dry goods.

For a current mobile pantry schedule in Sumner County, use Second Harvest’s official Food Finder rather than relying on a copied calendar or an old social-media post. Mobile distributions can be added, moved or changed by the sponsoring organization. Second Harvest’s main contact number is 615-329-3491.

Additional food-assistance options

Food help for older adults and homebound residents

Feed Sumner’s senior shopping pantry is designed for adults age 65 and older who meet the program’s requirements. It operates by appointment and includes an onboarding process. Feed Sumner also offers need-based home deliveries primarily for older adults and people with medical or mobility limitations who cannot leave home. Call 615-348-4470 to ask about eligibility and availability.

The City of Gallatin’s Social Services resource page also lists Mid-Cumberland Community Action Agency, the Tennessee Department of Human Services, Feed Sumner and Gallatin CARES among local assistance resources. The city page describes Mid-Cumberland Community Action Agency as providing food items to eligible people and families and lists the local TDHS office at 393 Maple Street, Suite 200, Gallatin.

Because public directories can lag behind changes made by individual organizations, use the provider’s current website or phone number before visiting.

School and seasonal food programs

Food assistance for children may operate on a seasonal or school-based schedule rather than a standard pantry calendar. Second Harvest’s Food Finder and local organizations are the appropriate places to check for current child-focused distributions. Tennessee’s Department of Human Services also works with community partners and meal sites on the Summer Food Service Program when school is out.

How to choose the right food resource

Use this quick decision guide:

1. Need a predictable monthly date? Start with Feed Sumner’s second-Saturday distribution.
2. Need a weekly pantry option in Gallatin? Check Gallatin CARES on Wednesday morning.
3. Need a distribution in another Sumner County community? Search Second Harvest’s Food Finder by county or ZIP code.
4. Are you 65 or older? Ask Feed Sumner about its appointment-based shopping pantry.
5. Are you homebound? Ask Feed Sumner about need-based delivery.
6. Need longer-term grocery assistance? Apply for SNAP through Tennessee’s One DHS Customer Portal in addition to seeking emergency food.

A pantry distribution and SNAP benefits are not the same program. A pantry may provide groceries immediately, while SNAP requires an application and eligibility review through TDHS.

What to bring and what to check before you go

Requirements differ by organization. Before attending, check:

• Whether you need an appointment or preregistration.
• Whether the program serves all Sumner County residents or a narrower service area.
• Whether you need photo identification, proof of address or household information.
• Whether someone else may pick up food for you.
• Whether children, older adults or homebound residents have separate programs.
• Whether the distribution is drive-through, walk-up or appointment-based.
• Whether weather, holidays or limited inventory could change the schedule.

Feed Sumner specifically asks visitors to bring an ID or proof of Sumner County residence for its monthly distribution. Its guest page also says another person may pick up a box if the organization is contacted beforehand.

Do not assume that a previous month’s food selection, start time or eligibility rule will remain unchanged. Confirm directly when the trip would be difficult or when you are traveling from outside Gallatin.

Applying for SNAP in Tennessee

The Tennessee Department of Human Services manages SNAP applications through the One DHS Customer Portal. The portal allows customers to apply for benefits, upload documents, check case status, update information and review notifications.

TDHS says applicants may submit documentation through the portal, mail copies to the Family Assistance Division, or submit materials through a county DHS office. The agency advises applicants to send copies rather than original personal records when using mail or drop-off methods.

Common verification categories can include identity, residence, income, resources, shelter costs and utility costs. Eligibility depends on the household’s circumstances and state and federal program rules, so use TDHS’s current eligibility information rather than trying to determine eligibility from a pantry calendar.

For help with Tennessee SNAP or Families First, TDHS lists the One DHS Contact Center at 1-833-772-8347.

How volunteers can help

Households are not the only audience for this calendar. Volunteers can help by checking each organization’s current needs, assisting with distributions, supporting home delivery or sharing only current schedule information. Gallatin CARES identifies refrigeration and pallet-size freezer storage among its critical needs, while Feed Sumner provides volunteer and participation information through its website.

If you are organizing a food giveaway, contact the responsible organization before publishing a date or location. A centralized calendar is useful only when the event organizer confirms the details.

Keeping this calendar current

This is a time-sensitive Sumner County resource and should be reviewed every 30 days. The most reliable update sources are:

• Feed Sumner for its monthly distribution, senior pantry and home delivery.
• Gallatin CARES for its Wednesday pantry and current operating instructions.
• Second Harvest Middle Tennessee for mobile pantries and searchable food locations.
• Tennessee Department of Human Services for SNAP eligibility, applications and document requirements.

Last verified: August 15, 2026. Check the official organization before traveling, especially for mobile pantries, weather-related changes and holiday schedules.