What is Table Graces?
Table Graces is the largest USDA-certified food pantry in McMinn County.
We follow a twice monthly distribution schedule.
If your last name begins with the letters A-K, pick up groceries on the first and third Wednesdays of each month.
If your last name begins with L-Z, pick up on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month.
In the event of a fifth Wednesday, groceries will be given out first come, first serve.
Where is Table Graces?
Table Graces distributes from the Market Park Pavilion on S. Jackson St. in downtown Athens.
When is Table Graces open?
Table Graces is open to clients from 9:00-12:00 on Wednesdays at Market Park Pavilion in Downtown Athens, TN. Volunteer support is needed on Monday and Wednesday mornings at the St. Paul’s Community Outreach Center at 126 S. Jackson St.
How can I help?
We welcome volunteers from schools, churches, and community organizations to help with packing, preparation, and food distribution. We also welcome donations of food and financial support. If you would like to volunteer, arrange a site visit, or host a food drive for Table Graces, please contact tablegraces@stpaulsathens.org.
Community Partners & Funding
We are so thankful to partner with amazing local and regional organizations, foundations, and community change makers.
Our financial, volunteer, and in-kind partnerships include:
Keith Memorial United Methodist Church
Kiwanis
KJC Properties of Athens
Love, Period.
Long of Athens
Lyndhurst Foundation
M&C Transportation Inc.
Matlock Tire Service
Maxi Muffler
McMinn County Rescue Squad
The McMinn Senior Center
Meals on Wheels
Mouse Creek Golf Course
Nurture the Next
Patriot Cakes and Creamery
Piedmont Lithium
Rarity Bay
Remote Area Medical Clinic
Rivers Ridge Farm
Selective Structures
Spencer’s Auto Body
St. Mary Catholic Church
Starr Regional Hospital
State Farm
Sugar Shack
Tennessee Department of Health
Tennessee Valley Authority
Tennessee Smiles
Tennessee Wesleyan University
Thomas Builders
Thompson Gas
Tri-county Center
United Way
USDA
Vuck Farms
Wagg-n-Purr
Walmart of Athens
Yess Home Center
Adler Pezler Group
Advocates in Ministry
AGG Central
Athens Barn Center
Athens Collision Center
Athens Federal Foundation
Athens Lawn and Garden
Athens Lutheran Church
Athens Optimist Club
Athens Veterans of Foreign Wars
Boy Scouts Troop 118
C&D Tire
Capstar Bank
Chattanooga Area Food Bank
Chuck’s Truck and Trailer
City of Athens
Clayton Homes
Clean Living
Coker Millwrights
Dairy Barn
Dirt Poor Farm
Dooley Tractor Company
East Tennessee Foundation
E.G. Fisher Public Library
The Episcopal Diocese of East
Tennessee
Dr. Eric Selander, OD
The Father’s Love Ministries
Food City of Athens
Garner Custom Wood Works
The George R. Johnson Foundation
Gondolier Pizza & Steak House
Grace and Mercy Ministries
Grace House
Greeks Bearing Gifts
Hiwassee Builders Supply
Ingles Store #88, Athens
Jacky Jones Ford
Jenkins Deli
Johns Manville