Current Information

ABOUT

The Gerry McDonald Mission House is a ministry of First United Methodist Church. The Mission House helps to provide food to the hungry in Scott County. Food is purchased from Second Harvest Food Bank, received as donations, or obtained from the United States Department of Agriculture. The Mission House serves approximately 250 to 300 families per month. Volunteer workers come from the church, the community, the Boy Scouts, Veterans of Foreign Wars, and local schools. We are especially grateful to the students, teachers, and administrators of Oneida High School who give of their time and their hearts to help serve their fellow Scott Countians.

HOURS OF OPERATION

1st Thursday Evening of the Month – 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

All Other Thursday Mornings – 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

ELIGIBILITY

Eligibility requirements are as follows:

Bring proof of residence in Scott County: Driver’s License, utility bill, etc.

If you are receiving government assistance, you are still eligible to receive food regardless of income. Examples of assistance include: Food Stamps (SNAP), TennCare, Low Energy Assistance, Public Housing, AFDC, Medicare, Medicaid, SSI, and SSI Disability.

VOLUNTEER/DONATIONS

For information on how you can donate your time by volunteering or how to make a monetary or food donation, contact the Church office at 423-569-8828.