The Michelle Huddleston Memorial Food Pantry was established in 2012 to support Tennessee Tech students and employees experiencing food insecurity. Through the collection, storage, and distribution of food and essential items, the pantry helps ensure members of the Tennessee Tech community have access to resources that promote well-being and success.
The pantry also works to raise awareness of food insecurity on college campuses and connects individuals with additional food and basic-needs resources available on campus and throughout the community.
The pantry is named in honor of Michelle Huddleston, a Tennessee Tech alumna and longtime staff member whose leadership, compassion, and dedication were instrumental in establishing and growing the program. Her commitment to serving others continues through the pantry that proudly bears her name, providing assistance, support, and encouragement to members of the Tennessee Tech community facing times of need.
Give Today to Support the Food Pantry
Each month, the Michelle Huddleston Memorial Food Pantry highlights its most-needed food and essential items. See what’s needed this month and help keep our pantry stocked with the items our campus community needs most.
Food Pantry Hours
Monday – Closed
Tuesday – 9am – 3pm
Wednesday – 9am – 3pm
Thursday – 9am – 3pm
Friday – Closed
Pantry Locations
- Michelle Huddleston Memorial Food Pantry
Location:
Tech Village - 910 N. Willow Ave.Contact Information:
(931) 372-4067
foodpantry@tntech.edu - Eagle Essentials Food Kits
The Eagle Essentials Meal Kit Program provides students and employees with access to food during times of temporary or unexpected need. Each meal kit contains ingredients and a recipe card to prepare a large, nutritious meal, along with additional healthy snacks to help bridge short-term food needs.
Meal kits are available at the Volpe Library Help Desk, located just inside the library's main entrance, whenever the library is open. To receive a meal kit, individuals may scan a QR code and complete a brief request form or ask a staff member for assistance. Once the form is submitted, a meal kit will be provided in a simple and discreet manner.
Each kit also includes information about the Michelle Huddleston Memorial Food Pantry and other campus and community resources available to support food security and basic needs.
Location:
Angelo & Jennette Volpe Library Help Desk
1100 N. Peachtree Avenue
Room 203 by Poet'sHours:
Contact Information:
(931) 372-3326
foodpantry@tntech.edu - Off-Campus Food Resources
Care Center
Location: Off-Campus, 405 Short St. Cookeville, TN
Phone: (931) 520-4881
Learn more about the Care Center
Bread for Life
Location: Off-Campus, 252 E. 9th St. Cookeville, TN
Phone: (931) 526-2661
Learn more about Bread for Life
SNAP
Phone: (888) 997-9444
Cookeville First United Methodist
Location: Off-Campus, 165 E. Broad St. Cookeville, TN
Phone: (931) 526-2177
Learn more about Cookeville First United Methodist
Helping Hands of Putnam County
Location: Off-Campus, 421 E. Broad St. Cookeville, TN
Phone: (931) 526-3838
By the Numbers: Nourishing Our Community
See how the Food Pantry is making a difference. These numbers tell the story of how
we’re helping fight hunger in our community.
Food Pantry Statistics (2024-2025)
Food Pantry Statistics (2023-2024)
Volunteering with the food pantry has been a heart warming experience. I have met so many beautiful people that have taught me valuable lessons for life. - Dianne Miner, volunteer
Working for the food pantry has been a wonderful experience. Providing food, clothing, and necessities to adults, children, and families through different projects has been one of the most rewarding and joyful experiences of my life. - Tyler Clayborne, volunteer