Catholic Charities provides food assistance at multiple locations in the Greater Memphis area. We also have a network of partners outside of Shelby County. We have established additional service locations with plans to expand into more West Tennessee areas. Our goal is to ensure that no one goes hungry.
Mobile Food Pantry Locations
One way to receive food assistance is by visiting one of our convenient drive-thru mobile pantries, where food boxes are placed into cars, and drivers can stay in the comfort of their vehicles. Fresh produce, meats, breads, and dairy products are also distributed when available. Please bring a copy of your ID and proof of residence (i.e., a mail with your name/address) for this service. See below for locations and schedules.
Catholic Charities of West Tennessee
- 1325 Jefferson Avenue, Memphis, TN 38104
- Monday-Thursday, 9:00-11:00 AM or by appointment
Catholic Charities Downtown Outreach Center (St. Patrick Catholic Church)
- 297 S 4th Street, Memphis, TN 38126
- Tuesday-Thursday, 1:00-2:30 or by appointment
St. Alphonsus Catholic Church (Tipton and Lauderdale County)
- 1225 US-51, Covington, TN 38019
- Tuesdays, 10:00-11:00 AM
St. Augustine Catholic Church
- 1169 Kerr Avenue, Memphis, TN 38106
- Tuesday 1:00-2:30 PM.
St. Paul Catholic Church
- 1425 E Shelby Drive, Memphis, TN 38116
- Third Thursday of each month, 4:00-6:00 PM
Daily Meal Bag Locations
If you are traveling by foot or bus and in need of food, we offer daily meal bags at two locations in Memphis. Our midtown location also offers hygiene kits, food and basic clothing essentials on Wednesday mornings. Although we do not require ID or proof of residence, please bring ID if you would like to speak with our staff about other services offered by Catholic Charities (Housing, family programs, employment).
Catholic Charities Midtown Outreach Center
- 85 N Cleveland Avenue, Memphis, TN 38104
- Monday-Friday, 8:00-10:00 AM
Catholic Charities Downtown Outreach Center
(St. Patrick Catholic Church)
- 297 S 4th Street, Memphis, TN 38126
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, 1:00 - 2:30 PM
Rent/Mortgage and Utility Assistance
Services available include:
This assistance is only available when grant funding is available. A link to the application will appear here at that time.
