The mission of the Colonial Heights Christian Church Food Ministry is to share the love of Jesus Christ by caring for the spiritual and practical needs of the community.

The Ministry began in 1996 primarily to assist members, families, and friends of the church. By God’s Blessing, and with the help of many dedicated volunteers, the Ministry quickly grew and now provides food and other needed items to over 600 families per month in the Kingsport area. Funds come from the general budget of the church, and the food is obtained from Second Harvest Food Bank in Gray, Tennessee, and other private organizations.  (Volunteer opportunities are listed below.)

The CHCC Food Ministry program is open to Sullivan County residents and operates under U.S. Department of Agriculture guidelines. Likely eligible clients include SSI recipients, households living at or beneath Federal Poverty Guidelines, Medicaid recipients, and those who have recently lost a job.

Need Assistance?

The Food Pantry welcomes donations of non-perishable food, canned goods, and items which cannot be purchased with food stamps, such as health & beauty aids, paper goods, and cleaning items. Donations can be dropped off on Monday and Wednesday mornings at the Food Pantry.

Volunteers are also welcome! Volunteers pack and sort food on Mondays from 7:30 to 10 a.m. and Wednesdays from 8:30 to 11 a.m., and distribution takes place weekly on Mondays from 9:00 to 11:45 a.m.  Truck deliveries are made on the second Saturday of each month, beginning at 8:30 a.m.

All activities take place at the church Food Pantry, which faces Lebanon Road, just across from Colonial Heights Middle School.