Services

All of our services are available completely FREE and for all Blount Countians, regardless of income level. As a 501(c)(3) organization, we exist to assist those in need. We offer budgeting assistance, budget education, a food and clothing pantry, shoe assistance, and an additional needs wall. For needs that we are unable to meet, we offer an "Additional Resouces" sheet with a list of other organizations to receive assistance.

Our organization is committed to providing an environment free from discrimination. We prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, and gender identity. All employees/volunteers are expected to uphold this policy and report any violations.

Budget Assistance

We work with residents to create a manageable budget based on each individual/family. For this service, we need all of your income and expenses so we know exactly how to assist you. Budget Assistantance is available by appointment only. Please reach out to info@bridgingthegapinblountcounty.org to schedule your appointment.

Budget Education

We provide budget education to local students (public, private, and homeschool) to instill the importance of budgeting. Please check our Facebook group for future public dates for your student to attend.

Food Pantry

We believe that no one should go hungry. We have an on-site food pantry where residents can select items based on their preference and household size. Residents can come as often as biweekly for this service. We simply require that you fill out a brief questionnaire.

What to bring to receive assistance:

1. We no longer require proof of residency/id for assistance. We just have you fill out a brief questionnaire for food assistance. It's as simple as that!

2. For budget assistance, we will need a list of all of your income and expenses so that we can work with you to create a customized, manageable budget. You can send an email requesting our Budget template to info@bridgingthegapinblountcounty.org