Food Resources
Walker County and Surrounding Area
Food resource locations may change their hours and days of operation without notice, so please call ahead to verify details.
COMMUNITY FOOD DISTRIBUTION - Eligible Georgia residents can receive FREE GROCERIES at Jack Mattox Park.
Wednesday, October 21st, 4-6pm
Jack Mattox Park (941 Pine Grove Rd. Ringgold, GA 30736)
Eligible Georgia residents will receive a variety of pantry staples, produce, and frozen selections, plus additional items as available.
Drive-thru style -- volunteers will load your box directly into your car. No reservations or deliveries will be made. Once we run out, the event ends so plan to arrive early.
"*If you need help reading this information or communicating with us, ask us or call 1-877-423-4746. Our services, including interpreters, are free. If you are deaf, hard-of-hearing, deaf-blind or have difficulty speaking, you can call us at the number above by dialing 711 (Georgia Relay)."
"Are you pregnant, a new mom, or a caregiver to a child under the age of 5? If so, you may be eligible to receive benefits from the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC).
WIC provides free healthy foods, personalized nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and referrals to other services.
Using our WIC Eligibility Tool, you can find out by answering a few simple questions. It should take less than 5 minutes to complete."
"FoodFinder’s website and app act as food pantry locators that show you when and where to get free food assistance in your area. The interactive map on our home page is a map of food pantries nearby – every red pin you see is a food assistance program nearby. Tap on one to see when they give away food!"
Action Church
F.A.I.T.H. (Food Assistance in the Home)
Every TUESDAY 1-4 PM
Every THURSDAY 3-6 PM
Location:
1312 Spring Creek Rd
East Ridge, TN
American Legion- Rossville, GA
American Legion- Rossville
1st and 3rd MONDAYS 10-2 PM or until food runs out
(Georgia residents on the 1st Monday only. Anyone in need on the 3rd Monday.)
540 Park City Rd
Rossville, GA
Battlefield Community SDA
Battlefield Community SDA
TUESDAYS 1-4 PM
Catoosa and Northern Walker County residents
Location:
96 Hillman Lane
Ringgold, GA
Battlefield Parkway Church of the Nazarene
Battlefield Parkway Church of the Nazarene
One SATURDAY a month
Location:
3220 Battlefield Pkwy
Fort Oglethorpe, GA 30742
Brainerd Baptist Church
Brainerd Baptist Church Food Pantry
3rd WEDNESDAY of the month
Location:
BX building by soccer field
4011 Austin Street
Chattanooga, TN 37411
Brainerd Community Food Pantry
The second and fourth WEDNESDAYS of each month.
2nd Wednesday: 4:30 – 6:00pm
4th Wednesday: 4:30 – 6:00pm
Location:
4315 Brainerd Rd
Chattanooga, TN 37411
Chattanooga Valley Nazarene Church
Chattanooga Valley Nazarene Church
Market Day
Location:
2853 Chattanooga Valley Road Flintstone, GA
Open to Georgia Residents only.
9:30 AM- 11:00 AM
2026 Dates
1/24/26
2/28/26
3/28/26
4/25/26
**No May Market **
6/27/26
7/25/26
8/22/26
9/26/26
10/24/26
** No November Market**
** No December Market**
FOOD ASSISTANCE
MONDAY--SATURDAY | 9am-12pm
Location:
223 Inman St
Ringgold, GA 30736
"We are a non-profit providing free food, clothing, and other essentials to families in need. We also open our thrift stores for public shopping 3 days a week; the profits from which are used to purchase food for our assistance programs.
If you live in Catoosa County, Walker County(not including Lafayette), or Whitfield County(not including Dalton) - you can receive the max assistance from us 5x per calendar year as long as you fall within the state assigned income threshold based on your household size.
Bring your ID and proof of residence for our service area(preferably a utility bill) to receive the max assistance we can offer."
East Ridge Community Food Pantry
East Ridge Community Food Pantry
1st and 3rd WEDNESDAYS 10-2 PM
Location:
1601 Prater Road
Chattanooga, TN 37412
Behind the East Ridge United Methodist Church
Elizabeth Lee United Methodist Church
Elizabeth Lee United Methodist Church
30707 Residents only
TUESDAYS and THURSDAYS 9-12
Location:
116 Cove Rd
Chickamauga, GA
Evitt Foundation: Mobile Food Pantry
Ringgold Telephone Company/Evitt Foundation:
Mobile Food Pantry
Location:
66 Westbrook Rd
Ringgold, Georgia
9:00 AM
2026 Dates
3/7/26
**No April **
5/2/26
**No June.**
7/11/26
** No August **
9/12/26
**No October **
11/7/26
3rd WEDNESDAY of the month
Location:
Fairview Baptist Church
108 Jenkins Road
Rossville, GA 30741
Phone Number:
706-866-5744
Garrett's Chapel Baptist Church
1st WEDNESDAY of the month 3:00- 6:00 or they run out
Location:
3235 Garretts Chapel Rd
Chickamauga, GA 30707
Grace Episcopal Church
Grace Episcopal Church
Location:
20 Belvoir Ave
Chattanooga, TN 37411
2nd and 4th TUESDAY of each month at 10:00 AM- 1:00 PM
(423) 698-2433
"Grace runs a food pantry from 10am - 1pm on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month. Folks in need can stop by and stock up on canned goods, bread, pasta, sauce, soup, and snacks at no charge."
Hope House
Hope House
MONDAYS and TUESDAYS 9:00-11:00 AM
Location:
10 Hudson St.
ROSSVILLE, GA 30741
LaFayette Housing Authority
LaFayette Housing Authority
Location:
LaFayette Housing Authority
300 Oak Street
LaFayette, GA
Food giveaway on the 3rd TUESDAY of every month from 10 am until 12 pm or until food runs out for LaFayette Housing Authority Residents.
Mission Glen Baptist Church
Mission Glen Baptist Church
Location:
2915 Happy Valley Rd
Rossville, GA
Clothes closet / small food pantry
AUGUST 12 AND 26th
12:00-2:00 PM
Mt. Zion Baptist Church
Mt. Zion Baptist Church
TUESDAYS and WEDNESDAYS 1-3 PM
Location:
292 Wesley Rd
LaFayette, GA 30728
My Father's Table Food Pantry
My Father's Table Food Pantry
3rd WEDNESDAY of the month from 3-4PM
Wednesday, August 21
3:00- 4:00 PM
Location:
East Brainerd Church of Christ
7745 East Brainerd Rd
Chattanooga, TN
North Georgia Worship Center
North Georgia Worship Center
Location:
23 Bishop RdWildwood, GA 30757
"On the 1st FRIDAY of every month, NGWC gives away hundreds of food boxes (while supplies last) to our local community as we strive to show people the love of Jesus."
3rd THURSDAY of EACH MONTH
2-4 pm
Location:
4686 W. Armuchee Rd.
Summerville, GA 30747
Rock Bridge Community Church
Rock Bridge Community Church
"Our food drop ministry provides food insufficient families in Catoosa/Walker counties with a box of a week or more of food. Bridge Builders meet to pack boxes, load cars and pray for families. Usually held on the 3 or 4th Saturday of each month alternating between Ridgeland High School and Lakeview Fort Oglethorpe High School."
2026 Food Drops
Rossville Church of Christ
Rossville Church of Christ
Every MONDAY 4-6PM
Location:
1100 McFarland Ave
Rossville, Georgia
Second Baptist Church LaFayette
Every WEDNESDAY 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location:
Second Baptist Church in LaFayette
706-638-2732
500 West Main Street
Lafayette, Ga 30728
Servant's Heart: Ministries INC of Georgia
Servant's Heart: Ministries INC of Georgia
Location:
1414 McKaig Rd
Trenton Georgia 30752
SECOND Saturday of the month
During this event we give out FREE clothing, household items, kitchenware, kids toys and so much more.
There is no application or income requirement.
St. Elmo United Methodist Church
St. Elmo United Methodist Church
Location:
4626 Saint Elmo Avenue
Chattanooga, TN 37409
1st- 3rd week: MONDAYS and FRIDAYS 11:30AM
"Food Pantry: Providing a well-balanced selection of food for community members in need.
For more information or to volunteer: contact info@saintelmo.org"
The Bethlehem Center
Location:
200 W. 38th St
Chattanooga, TN
Open Tuesday- Friday (10:00 AM- 1:00 PM)
Closed Saturdays, Sunday and Mondays.
The Care Mission
The Care Mission
Location:
105 N. Chattanooga St.
LaFayette, GA 30728
The Food Pantry is open on WEDNESDAYS and FRIDAYS from 12:00pm – 4:00pm during the first 3 full weeks of each month.
The Haven- LaFayette, GA
The Haven- LaFayette
Location:
415 Chestnut Street
LaFayette, GA
Monday 11-4 pm
Tuesday 11-3 pm
Thursday 11-4 pm
Friday 11-4 pm
