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Food Distribution and Clothing Closet  are open weekly on Tuesdays and Wednesdays 10 am to 12:30 and 1:30 to 4:30 . Last new clients walk in's must arrive prior to 12:00p and 3:00p.

Clients must bring in one of the following documents from each category.

1.  Identity: 

Valid Picture Id for applicant

Birth Certificate, social security card, school, id.

2. Proof of address :

Lease agreement

Property Tax Statement

Utility bill

3. Proof of income

SSI,

SSDI,

VA,

pension,

employment,

unemployment,

child support,, alimony

food stamps

any other sources of income 

4. To add, change information in house hold

must bring in marriage license, divorce decree, adoption or custody documents, death certificate

 

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Assistance and Resource Ministries, Inc
714 W C St
Elizabethton, TN 37643
423-542-0919

Location Overview

FOOD AND CLOTHING DISTRIBUTION

A.R.M. is located in Elizabethton, Tn at 714 W C St. We provide assistance with food, clothing, household goods. A.R.M. can assist in locating individual resources for each member. By appointment only on Thursdays. 

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Location Features

Air Conditioning
Parking Available
Restrooms Available
Safe Space
Seating in Waiting Area
Wheelchair Accessible

Location Operating Hours



Tuesday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Closed daily for lunch from 12:30p - 1:30 p

Wednesday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Closed daily for lunch from 12:30p - 1:30 p

ClosedSunday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday

Hours in location time zone: Eastern Time (ET) (UTC-4)

Food Distribution

Food Pantry

Food distribution 

Tue

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Closed daily for lunch from 12:30p - 1:30 p

Wed

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Closed daily for lunch from 12:30p - 1:30 p

ClosedSunday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Program Overview

USDA  FOOD BOXES 

FOOD BOXES

USDA EMERGENCY FOOD BOX (LIMITED TO TWICE IN ROLLING 12 MONTH PERIOD.)

A.L.I.C.E NON- USDA  FOOD BOXES ( (ASSET LIMITED, INCOME CONSTRAINED, EMPLOYED  FOOD PROGRAM)

A.L.I.C.E. NON USDA  EMERGENCY FOOD BOX ( LIMITED TO 2 NON USDA FOOD BOXES PER  ROLLING CALANDER YEAR. 

HOMELESS FOOD BOXES - NO WAY TO COOK OR STORE FOOD , CONTAIND READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS, POP TOP CANS, EASY TO EAT ON THE GO.

Proxies are available for food box pick up only, no other services or offers unless prior approval. 

CLOTHING CLOSET

All season clothing available to all ARM  registered clients. 

limited to 2 complete outfits per month, one pair of shoes, 2 each of under garments, 1 purse per person listed in client account.

Kids Food Bags

Children ages 4 years to 14 years old will receive one snack bag a month per qualified child.

Summer snack program  open to qualified children registered in school an additional snack bag during period when schools is out like summer break, holiday breaks Christmas, Thanksgiving, spring break. 

Diapers

Newborn to adult diapers when available

 


Program Qualifications

Client must be a resident of East Tennessee 

Proof of Identity

Valid TN Identification for applicant and all household members

(Photo ID card, passport, birth certificate or social security card )

Proof of Income

Payroll stub, unemployment, SSI, SSDI, VA, Retirement, Child support, alimony, governmental assistance( Housing, food stamps, wic) any income .

Self employment must provide a completed and filed return for pervious year. 

Proof of Residency

Utility bill In Applicant name

Lease Agreement

Letter from property owner stating you live at that residence and pay no rent nor utilities in your name.

Name change or add or delete person from account must provide Certified Copies  of 

divorce decree, marriage license, legal separation papers, adoption , custody temporary or permanent. 

 

Primary Contact

Michelle Kitchens

423-542-0919

armcartercounty@gmail.com

Food Program Features

Accepts Walk-Ins, CSFP Program, Curbside Pickup / Drive Through, Dietary Menu Options, Indoor Service, Lifting / Carrying Assistance, Outdoor Service, Pre-Packed Boxes / Bags, Reservations, TEFAP Program, Other

Items Offered

Dairy, Diapers, Eggs, Fruits & Vegetables, Household Products, Meat, Pet Food / Supplies, Prepared Food / Grab and Go, Shelf Stable/Non-Perishable Goods, Toiletries / Hygiene Products, Other

Other

Clothing Closet

Summer Clothing Available.

Program Overview
Seasonal Clothing for all 

Program Qualifications
Must Complete initial application for A.R.M. clients will be able to go to the clothing department once a month
Primary Contact

Michelle Kitchens

423-542-0919

armcartercounty@gmail.com

Food Program Features

Accepts Walk-Ins, Indoor Service, Reservations, Other

Other

Diapers and Formula

Program Overview

Diapers Adult and Children all sizes and baby wipes and various formula limit 5 cans a month 2 package of wipes and 2 package diapers monthly.

 

Primary Contact

Michelle Kitchens

423-542-0919

armcartercounty@gmail.com

Dietary Options Available

Dairy Free, Diabetic/Low Sugar, Vegan, Vegetarian

Other

Individual Resource services locator

Primary Contact

Michelle Kitchens

423-542-0919

armcartercounty@gmail.com

Other

Household items

Primary Contact

Michelle Kitchens

423-542-0919

armcartercounty@gmail.com

Other

School Supplies

Primary Contact

Michelle Kitchens

423-542-0919

armcartercounty@gmail.com

Pop-Up/Mobile Resource

Mobile Food Pantry

Primary Contact

Michelle Kitchens

423-542-0919

armcartercounty@gmail.com

Shelter

Emergency housing loss fire

Primary Contact

Michelle Kitchens

423-542-0919

armcartercounty@gmail.com

Other

Pathways DV Assistance

Primary Contact

Michelle Kitchens

423-542-0919

armcartercounty@gmail.com

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