{"id":615,"date":"2025-11-01T18:09:21","date_gmt":"2025-11-01T23:09:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/paperfoldsnews.com\/staging\/9696\/food-assistance-in-tipton-county\/"},"modified":"2025-11-01T18:09:21","modified_gmt":"2025-11-01T23:09:21","slug":"food-assistance-in-tipton-county","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/paperfoldsnews.com\/staging\/9696\/food-assistance-in-tipton-county\/","title":{"rendered":"Food Assistance in Tipton County"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-206 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/paperfoldsnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Paper-Folds-Resources-Titles-1024x379.png?resize=780%2C289&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"780\" height=\"289\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.paperfoldsnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Paper-Folds-Resources-Titles-scaled.png?resize=1024%2C379&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.paperfoldsnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Paper-Folds-Resources-Titles-scaled.png?resize=300%2C111&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.paperfoldsnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Paper-Folds-Resources-Titles-scaled.png?resize=768%2C284&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.paperfoldsnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Paper-Folds-Resources-Titles-scaled.png?resize=1536%2C568&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.paperfoldsnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Paper-Folds-Resources-Titles-scaled.png?resize=2048%2C758&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.paperfoldsnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Paper-Folds-Resources-Titles-scaled.png?resize=600%2C222&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.paperfoldsnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Paper-Folds-Resources-Titles-scaled.png?w=2340&amp;ssl=1 2340w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>According to the Tennessee Department of Human Services, 3,103 households totaling 6,324 individuals in Tipton County received SNAP benefits in September 2025. Nationwide, the U.S. Department of Agriculture reports that more than 41 million Americans depend on SNAP.<\/p>\n<h3>Local impact<\/h3>\n<p>About 8.5 percent of Tipton County\u2019s population receives food assistance each month, which is approximately $1.1 million in monthly food-purchasing power. More than 1,000 Tipton Countians lost access to SNAP funding between April 2025 and April 2026 due to changes in requirements as part of the One Big Beautiful Bill. This is an estimated $202,010 loss each month,<\/p>\n<p>Without that funding, local grocery stores, small markets and farmers\u2019 markets could experience a loss in sales. The lapse could mean heightened demand for community assistance and changes in household spending at local stores.<\/p>\n<p>Food insecurity in Tipton County is currently 14.5% percent. That rate could rise sharply due to the pause in benefits, increasing demand for food assistance through churches and charitable organizations.<\/p>\n<h3>Tipton County food assistance resources<\/h3>\n<div style=\"font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; max-width: 780px; margin: 0 auto;\">\n<div style=\"border-left: 4px solid #2d7a4f; background: #f9f9f9; border-radius: 0 8px 8px 0; padding: 14px 16px; margin-bottom: 28px;\">\n<p><span style=\"float: right; font-size: 11px; font-weight: bold; background: #d4edda; color: #155724; padding: 3px 9px; border-radius: 10px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.4px; margin-left: 8px;\">Daily \u00b7 Mon\u2013Fri<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: bold; font-size: 16px; color: #111; margin: 0 0 8px 0;\">Hunger Stop Caf\u00e9 \u2014 Mobile Summer Feeding Bus<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 3px 0; font-size: 15px; color: #555;\">\ud83d\udcc5 June 1 \u2013 July 24, 2026<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 3px 0; font-size: 15px; color: #555;\">\ud83d\ude8c Tipton County Schools\u2019 mobile feeding bus \u2014 brings free lunches to children in apartments and neighborhoods<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0; font-size: 15px; color: #555;\">\ud83c\udf7d\ufe0f <strong>Lunch only<\/strong> \u2014 meals must be eaten on-site<\/p>\n<div style=\"background: #fffbea; border-left: 3px solid #f5c518; padding: 8px 12px; border-radius: 0 5px 5px 0; font-size: 14px; color: #555; line-height: 1.6;\"><strong>Daily stops &amp; lunch times:<\/strong><br \/>\nSunrise Apartments \u00a0\u00b7\u00a0 10:00\u201310:20 a.m.<br \/>\nBroadmeadows \u00a0\u00b7\u00a0 10:35\u201310:55 a.m.<br \/>\nSmithville Trailer Park \u00a0\u00b7\u00a0 11:05\u201311:25 a.m.<br \/>\nJackson St. Apartments \u00a0\u00b7\u00a0 11:45 a.m.\u201312:05 p.m.<br \/>\nRichland Hills \u00a0\u00b7\u00a0 1:00\u20131:20 p.m.Free for all children 18 and under. No registration required.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- \u2500\u2500 WEEKLY \u2500\u2500 --><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 17px; font-weight: bold; color: #111; border-left: 4px solid #0056b3; padding-left: 12px; margin: 0 0 14px 0;\">Weekly Distribution<\/p>\n<div style=\"border-left: 4px solid #0056b3; background: #f9f9f9; border-radius: 0 8px 8px 0; padding: 14px 16px; margin-bottom: 12px;\">\n<p><span style=\"float: right; font-size: 11px; font-weight: bold; background: #cce5ff; color: #004085; padding: 3px 9px; border-radius: 10px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.4px; margin-left: 8px;\">Mon \u00b7 Wed \u00b7 Fri<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: bold; font-size: 16px; color: #111; margin: 0 0 8px 0;\"><a style=\"color: #2d7a4f; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/CFScovington\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Children &amp; Family Services<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 3px 0; font-size: 15px; color: #555;\">\ud83d\udccd 412 Alston St., Covington, TN 38019<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 3px 0; font-size: 15px; color: #555;\">\ud83d\udcde <a style=\"color: #2d7a4f;\" href=\"tel:9014762364\">(901) 476-2364<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0; font-size: 15px; color: #555;\">\ud83d\udd58 Monday, Wednesday, Friday<\/p>\n<div style=\"background: #fffbea; border-left: 3px solid #f5c518; padding: 8px 12px; border-radius: 0 5px 5px 0; font-size: 14px; color: #555; line-height: 1.6;\">Call on Tuesday to schedule your pickup for the following days.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"border-left: 4px solid #0056b3; background: #f9f9f9; border-radius: 0 8px 8px 0; padding: 14px 16px; margin-bottom: 12px;\">\n<p style=\"font-weight: bold; font-size: 16px; color: #111; margin: 0 0 8px 0;\"><a style=\"color: #2d7a4f; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/FirstPresCov\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">First Presbyterian Church \u2014 Covington<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 3px 0; font-size: 15px; color: #555;\">\ud83d\udccd 403 S. Main St., Covington, TN 38019<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 3px 0; font-size: 15px; color: #555;\">\ud83d\udcde <a style=\"color: #2d7a4f;\" href=\"tel:9014762434\">(901) 476-2434<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 15px; color: #555;\">\ud83d\udd53 Mondays, 4\u20135 p.m.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"border-left: 4px solid #0056b3; background: #f9f9f9; border-radius: 0 8px 8px 0; padding: 14px 16px; margin-bottom: 12px;\">\n<p><span style=\"float: right; font-size: 11px; font-weight: bold; background: #cce5ff; color: #004085; padding: 3px 9px; border-radius: 10px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.4px; margin-left: 8px;\">Tuesdays<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: bold; font-size: 16px; color: #111; margin: 0 0 8px 0;\"><a style=\"color: #2d7a4f; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/StAlphonsusCovington\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">St. Alphonsus Church \/ Catholic Charities Tipton<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 3px 0; font-size: 15px; color: #555;\">\ud83d\udccd 1225 Hwy 51 South, Covington, TN 38019<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 3px 0; font-size: 15px; color: #555;\">\ud83d\udcde <a style=\"color: #2d7a4f;\" href=\"tel:9014768140\">(901) 476-8140<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 15px; color: #555;\">\ud83d\udd58 Tuesdays, 9\u201311 a.m.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"border-left: 4px solid #0056b3; background: #f9f9f9; border-radius: 0 8px 8px 0; padding: 14px 16px; margin-bottom: 28px;\">\n<p><span style=\"float: right; font-size: 11px; font-weight: bold; background: #cce5ff; color: #004085; padding: 3px 9px; border-radius: 10px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.4px; margin-left: 8px;\">Wednesdays<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: bold; font-size: 16px; color: #111; margin: 0 0 2px 0;\">YMCA Summer Food Program \u2014 <em>Serving Up Smiles<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 13px; color: #777; margin: 0 0 8px 0;\">YMCA of Memphis &amp; the Mid-South<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 3px 0; font-size: 15px; color: #555;\">\ud83d\udccd St. Luke Family Life Center, 632 St. Luke Rd., Covington, TN 38019<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 3px 0; font-size: 15px; color: #555;\">\ud83d\udd58 Wednesdays, 9\u201311:30 a.m.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0; font-size: 15px; color: #555;\">\ud83d\udcc5 May 27 \u2013 Aug. 1, 2026<\/p>\n<div style=\"background: #fffbea; border-left: 3px solid #f5c518; padding: 8px 12px; border-radius: 0 5px 5px 0; font-size: 14px; color: #555; line-height: 1.6;\">Free 7-day meal packs for children 18 and under. No registration required.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- \u2500\u2500 MONTHLY \u2500\u2500 --><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 17px; font-weight: bold; color: #111; border-left: 4px solid #b8860b; padding-left: 12px; margin: 0 0 14px 0;\">Monthly Distribution<\/p>\n<div style=\"border-left: 4px solid #b8860b; background: #f9f9f9; border-radius: 0 8px 8px 0; padding: 14px 16px; margin-bottom: 12px;\">\n<p><span style=\"float: right; font-size: 11px; font-weight: bold; background: #fff3cd; color: #856404; padding: 3px 9px; border-radius: 10px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.4px; margin-left: 8px;\">1st &amp; 3rd Sat<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: bold; font-size: 16px; color: #111; margin: 0 0 8px 0;\"><a style=\"color: #2d7a4f; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/BOLFoodPantry\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bread of Life Food Pantry \u2014 Covington FUMC<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 3px 0; font-size: 15px; color: #555;\">\ud83d\udccd 145 West Church St., Covington, TN 38019<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 3px 0; font-size: 15px; color: #555;\">\ud83d\udcde <a style=\"color: #2d7a4f;\" href=\"tel:9014769694\">(901) 476-9694<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0; font-size: 15px; color: #555;\">\ud83d\udd58 1st &amp; 3rd Saturdays, 9\u201311 a.m.<\/p>\n<div style=\"background: #e8f4fd; border-left: 3px solid #2196f3; padding: 8px 12px; border-radius: 0 5px 5px 0; font-size: 14px; color: #555; line-height: 1.6;\">\ud83d\udccb Bring: proof of Tipton County residency, photo ID, and household income verification (SNAP award letter or public-housing info). Open to Tipton County residents.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"border-left: 4px solid #b8860b; background: #f9f9f9; border-radius: 0 8px 8px 0; padding: 14px 16px; margin-bottom: 12px;\">\n<p><span style=\"float: right; font-size: 11px; font-weight: bold; background: #fff3cd; color: #856404; padding: 3px 9px; border-radius: 10px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.4px; margin-left: 8px;\">2nd &amp; 4th Sat<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: bold; font-size: 16px; color: #111; margin: 0 0 8px 0;\">Bread of Life Food Pantry \u2014 Munford FUMC<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 3px 0; font-size: 15px; color: #555;\">\ud83d\udccd 57 Tipton St., Munford, TN 38058<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 3px 0; font-size: 15px; color: #555;\">\ud83d\udcde <a style=\"color: #2d7a4f;\" href=\"tel:9014769694\">(901) 476-9694<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0; font-size: 15px; color: #555;\">\ud83d\udd58 2nd &amp; 4th Saturdays, 9\u201311 a.m.<\/p>\n<div style=\"background: #e8f4fd; border-left: 3px solid #2196f3; padding: 8px 12px; border-radius: 0 5px 5px 0; font-size: 14px; color: #555; line-height: 1.6;\">\ud83d\udccb Bring: proof of Tipton County residency, photo ID, and household income verification (SNAP award letter or public-housing info). Open to Tipton County residents.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"border-left: 4px solid #b8860b; background: #f9f9f9; border-radius: 0 8px 8px 0; padding: 14px 16px; margin-bottom: 12px;\">\n<p><span style=\"float: right; font-size: 11px; font-weight: bold; background: #fff3cd; color: #856404; padding: 3px 9px; border-radius: 10px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.4px; margin-left: 8px;\">4th Sat<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: bold; font-size: 16px; color: #111; margin: 0 0 8px 0;\"><a style=\"color: #2d7a4f; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/MBCTN1253\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Munford Baptist Church<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 3px 0; font-size: 15px; color: #555;\">\ud83d\udccd 1253 Munford Ave., Munford, TN 38058<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 3px 0; font-size: 15px; color: #555;\">\ud83d\udcde <a style=\"color: #2d7a4f;\" href=\"tel:9018376325\">(901) 837-6325<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0; font-size: 15px; color: #555;\">\ud83d\udd58 4th Saturdays<\/p>\n<div style=\"background: #fffbea; border-left: 3px solid #f5c518; padding: 8px 12px; border-radius: 0 5px 5px 0; font-size: 14px; color: #555; line-height: 1.6;\">First come, first served.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"border-left: 4px solid #b8860b; background: #f9f9f9; border-radius: 0 8px 8px 0; padding: 14px 16px; margin-bottom: 28px;\">\n<p><span style=\"float: right; font-size: 11px; font-weight: bold; background: #fff3cd; color: #856404; padding: 3px 9px; border-radius: 10px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.4px; margin-left: 8px;\">4th Sat<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: bold; font-size: 16px; color: #111; margin: 0 0 8px 0;\"><a style=\"color: #2d7a4f; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/profile.php?id=100064322127097\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Agape Spirit of Truth Missionary Outreach Church<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 3px 0; font-size: 15px; color: #555;\">\ud83d\udccd 186 Front St., Mason, TN 38049<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 3px 0; font-size: 15px; color: #555;\">\ud83d\udcf1 Text <a style=\"color: #2d7a4f;\" href=\"tel:9013554786\">(901) 355-4786<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 15px; color: #555;\">\ud83d\udd58 4th Saturdays, 9\u201311 a.m.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- \u2500\u2500 OTHER \u2500\u2500 --><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 17px; font-weight: bold; color: #111; border-left: 4px solid #777; padding-left: 12px; margin: 0 0 14px 0;\">Other Resources<\/p>\n<div style=\"border-left: 4px solid #777; background: #f9f9f9; border-radius: 0 8px 8px 0; padding: 14px 16px; margin-bottom: 12px;\">\n<p><span style=\"float: right; font-size: 11px; font-weight: bold; background: #e2e3e5; color: #383d41; padding: 3px 9px; border-radius: 10px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.4px; margin-left: 8px;\">Emergency<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: bold; font-size: 16px; color: #111; margin: 0 0 6px 0;\"><a style=\"color: #2d7a4f; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/AtokaUnitedMethodistChurch\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Atoka Methodist Church<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 15px; color: #555;\">\ud83c\udf5e Loaves and Fishes Emergency Food Pantry \u2014 contact for hours<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"border-left: 4px solid #777; background: #f9f9f9; border-radius: 0 8px 8px 0; padding: 14px 16px; margin-bottom: 12px;\">\n<p><span style=\"float: right; font-size: 11px; font-weight: bold; background: #e2e3e5; color: #383d41; padding: 3px 9px; border-radius: 10px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.4px; margin-left: 8px;\">Contact for hours<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: bold; font-size: 16px; color: #111; margin: 0;\"><a style=\"color: #2d7a4f; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/JRNYMillington\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Journey Church, Millington<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"border-left: 4px solid #777; background: #f9f9f9; border-radius: 0 8px 8px 0; padding: 14px 16px; margin-bottom: 12px;\">\n<p><span style=\"float: right; font-size: 11px; font-weight: bold; background: #e2e3e5; color: #383d41; padding: 3px 9px; border-radius: 10px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.4px; margin-left: 8px;\">By appointment<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: bold; font-size: 16px; color: #111; margin: 0 0 6px 0;\"><a style=\"color: #2d7a4f; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/thelukecovington\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">St. Luke Missionary Baptist Church<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0; font-size: 15px; color: #555;\">\ud83d\udcde <a style=\"color: #2d7a4f;\" href=\"tel:9014769746\">(901) 476-9746<\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"background: #e8f4fd; border-left: 3px solid #2196f3; padding: 8px 12px; border-radius: 0 5px 5px 0; font-size: 14px; color: #555; line-height: 1.6;\">\ud83d\udccb Pre-registration required \u2014 call ahead to schedule.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3>\ud835\udc16\ud835\udc21\ud835\udc28 \ud835\udc2a\ud835\udc2e\ud835\udc1a\ud835\udc25\ud835\udc22\ud835\udc1f\ud835\udc22\ud835\udc1e\ud835\udc2c \ud835\udc1f\ud835\udc28\ud835\udc2b \ud835\udc12\ud835\udc0d\ud835\udc00\ud835\udc0f<\/h3>\n<p>Eligibility for SNAP in Tennessee is based on income, assets and household size, and applicants must meet both federal and state requirements.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Applicants must be Tennessee residents and U.S. citizens or qualified noncitizens.<\/li>\n<li>Household income must be at or below 130% of the federal poverty line (about $2,700 per month for a two-person household).<\/li>\n<li>Assets, such as bank accounts, must be below $2,750, or $4,250 if a member of the household is elderly or disabled.<\/li>\n<li>Able-bodied adults without dependents ages 18\u201364 must work, volunteer or attend training for at least 80 hours per month to remain eligible beyond three months.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Exemptions apply for those who are pregnant, have a disability, are 65 or older, live with a child under 14, are in school at least half-time or are in treatment for substance use.<\/p>\n<h3>Need to update information on this page?<\/h3>\n<p>Send an email to <a href=\"mailto:news@paperfoldsnews.com\">news@paperfoldsnews.com<\/a> and let us know!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>According to the Tennessee Department of Human Services, 3,103 households totaling 6,324 individuals in Tipton County received SNAP benefits in September 2025. 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