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Material Needs - Food

Metro Public Health Department

Resource Title
Metro Public Health Department
Source/Organization
Metro Public Health Department
Description
Metro Nashville and Davidson County’s Public Health Department offers preventive health services, behavioral health programs, dental care, and disease screening to children and adults on a sliding payment scale basis. Programs are also available for smoking cessation and food-related needs. Three Health Center locations (Lentz Public Health Center, East Public Health Center, and Woodbine Public Health Center) serve Davidson County.
URL

https://www.nashville.gov/departments/health

Type of Service
In-person
Telephone
Fee
Some programs may require a fee. Payment is often on a sliding scale.
Address
2500 Charlotte Avenue, Nashville, TN 37209
Phone Number
(615) 340-5616
E-mail

Not Applicable

Map

https://goo.gl/maps/85xWxarSVNy

Domain(s)
Alcohol Use
Material Needs - Food
Personal Finances
Material Needs - Dental, Medical/Medicine, Vision
Insurance
Targeted Population(s)
Adolescents
Adults
Children
Families
Men
Women
Geographic Location
Davidson County
Date of Last Record Review
6/20/2024

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Mid-Cumberland Meals on Wheels

Resource Title
Mid-Cumberland Meals on Wheels
Source/Organization
Meals on Wheels
Description
Meals on Wheels provides free meals to senior citizens in 13 counties of Middle Tennessee. Volunteers visit the homes of seniors and provide meals and additional support, such as pet food. Seniors must be over the age of 60 to be eligible for the program.
URL

https://www.mc-mealsonwheels.com/

Type of Service
In-person
Fee
Free
Address
1101 Kermit Dr Nashville, TN 37217
Phone Number
(615) 850-3919
E-mail

jdavenport@mchra.com

Map

https://goo.gl/maps/H7fxbHFuKy4uAveo7

Domain(s)
Material Needs - Food
Social Support
Targeted Population(s)
Elderly
Geographic Location
Rutherford County
Williamson County
Wilson County
Middle Tennessee
Date of Last Record Review
6/20/2024

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Nashville Rescue Mission

Resource Title
Nashville Rescue Mission
Source/Organization
Nashville Rescue Mission
Description
The Nashville Rescue Mission provides shelter, food and clothing for adults in need. The faith-based Mission offers a recovery program, counseling, education about addiction, and assistance with financial planning. Adult men (25+) are served at the Men's Campus; women are served at a separate facility.
URL

https://nashvillerescuemission.org/

Type of Service
In-person
Fee
Free
Address
639 Lafayette Street Nashville, TN 37203 [Men's Campus] or 1716 Rosa L. Parks Boulevard Nashville, TN 37208 [Women's Campus]
Phone Number
(615) 255-2475
E-mail

Not Applicable

Map

https://goo.gl/maps/SXeCXqYpBCv

Domain(s)
Alcohol Use
Education
Employment
Housing
Material Needs - Clothing
Material Needs - Food
Personal Finances
Material Needs - General
Substance abuse
Targeted Population(s)
Adults
Men
Women
Geographic Location
Davidson County
Date of Last Record Review
6/21/2024

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Nourish Food Bank

Resource Title
Nourish Food Bank
Source/Organization
Nourish Food Bank
Description
Nourish Food Bank provides food for individuals and families who are facing economic and food insecurity. Eligible individuals will receive a grocery cart (with an amount of food depending on family size) once a month. Nourish Food Bank locations are in Nashville, Murfreesboro, and Smyrna.
URL

https://www.nourishfoodbanks.org/

Type of Service
In-person
Fee
Free
Address
416 E Thompson Ln Nashville, TN 37211
Phone Number
(615) 203-3963
E-mail

admin@nourishfoodbank.org

Map

https://goo.gl/maps/RxRQ3gDhTFuoNntW6

Domain(s)
Material Needs - Food
Targeted Population(s)
Adults
Elderly
Families
Geographic Location
Davidson County
Rutherford County
Middle Tennessee
Date of Last Record Review
6/21/2024

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Oasis Center

Resource Title
Oasis Center
Source/Organization
Oasis Center
Description
The Oasis Center provides services for homeless or run-away youths with food, self-care facilities, assistance finding lodgings, counseling, transportation, assistance preparing for college, job support, as well as teen support for personal growth. The Oasis Center also liaises with other agencies to support overcoming drug abuse. The Oasis Center also offers a 24-hour crisis hotline.
URL

https://oasiscenter.org/

Type of Service
In-person
Telephone
Fee
Some programs may require a fee, but all emergency shelter and outreach programs are free.
Address
1704 Charlotte Avenue, Suite 200 Nashville, TN 37203
Phone Number
(615) 327-4455 [Crisis Services and Main Office]
E-mail

Not Applicable

Map

https://goo.gl/maps/qAXvPZYp63J2

Domain(s)
Alcohol Use
Depression
Domestic Violence
Education
Employment
Housing
Incarceration
Material Needs - Food
Safety
Social Support
Transportation
Substance abuse
Targeted Population(s)
Adolescents
Young Adults
Geographic Location
Davidson County
Date of Last Record Review
6/21/2024

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Old School Farm

Resource Title
Old School Farm
Source/Organization
Old School Farm
Description
Old School Farm is a nonprofit care farm that employs adults with disabilities to grow, harvest, and distribute fresh food to families facing food insecurity.
URL

https://www.oldschoolfarm.org/

Type of Service
In-person
Fee
Free
Address
5022 Old Hydes Ferry Pike Nashville, TN 37218
Phone Number
(615) 485-5802
E-mail

info@oldschoolfarm.org

Map

https://goo.gl/maps/u2eHdQGe2g5DDvPq9

Domain(s)
Employment
Farmwork
Material Needs - Food
Social Support
Targeted Population(s)
Adults
Men
Women
Geographic Location
Middle Tennessee
Date of Last Record Review
6/21/2024

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One Generation Away

Resource Title
One Generation Away
Source/Organization
One Generation Away
Description
One Generation Away takes surplus food from groceries, restaurants, farms, and caterers, and delivers it to individuals and families who are facing food insecurity. The Mobile Pantry travels to many locations in Middle Tennessee, including Nashville and Murfreesboro (distribution events can be found on the website). No registration is needed.
URL

https://onegenaway.com/

Type of Service
In-person
Fee
Free
Address
320 Premier Court Suite 218, Franklin, TN 37067
Phone Number
(844) 642-4673
E-mail

contactus@onegenaway.com

Map

https://goo.gl/maps/6g8tMKQQWUn3umAG6

Domain(s)
Material Needs - Food
Targeted Population(s)
Adults
Families
Men
Women
Geographic Location
Davidson County
Williamson County
Middle Tennessee
Date of Last Record Review
6/21/2024

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Open Table Nashville

Resource Title
Open Table Nashville
Source/Organization
Open Table Nashville
Description
Open Table Nashville (OTN) is a nonprofit organization that focuses on helping people who are experiencing homelessness. The organization helps people find long-term housing and rental properties accepting Section 8 vouchers. Additional services provided via partnerships with local congregations and organizations include a food bank, drug and alcohol treatment, clothing, shelter, education programs, and employment counseling.
URL

http://opentablenashville.org/

Type of Service
In-person
Fee
Free
Address
PO Box 110266, Nashville, TN 37222
Phone Number
(615) 415-0141
E-mail

Info@opentablenashville.org

Map

Not Applicable

Domain(s)
Alcohol Use
Depression
Employment
Housing
Material Needs - Clothing
Material Needs - Food
Material Needs - General
Stress
Transportation
Substance abuse
Targeted Population(s)
Adolescents
Adults
Children
Families
Men
Women
Young Adults
Geographic Location
Davidson County
Date of Last Record Review
6/21/2024

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Operation Stand Down - Tennessee

Resource Title
Operation Stand Down - Tennessee
Source/Organization
Operation Stand Down - Tennessee
Description
Operation Stand Down offers social services and support to veterans and their families. In addition to transitional housing, job placement help, legal assistance, utility payment assistance, and transportation, Stand Down assists veterans to receive all their due benefits.
URL

https://www.osdtn.org

Type of Service
In-person
Telephone
Fee
Free
Address
1125 12th Avenue South, Nashville, TN 37203
Phone Number
(615) 248-1981
E-mail

info@osdtn.org

Map

https://goo.gl/maps/BScTBM6XPxM2

Domain(s)
Education
Employment
Housing
Material Needs - Clothing
Material Needs - Utilities
Transportation
Veterans
Social Support
Material Needs - Food
Targeted Population(s)
Adults
Men
Women
Geographic Location
Davidson County
Tennessee
Date of Last Record Review
6/21/2024

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Place of Hope

Resource Title
Place of Hope
Source/Organization
Place of Hope
Description
Place of Hope is a faith-based organization that provides free support and treatment for those dealing with alcohol and drug addiction. Inpatient, residential, and outpatient treatments are offered. Additionally, Place of Hope provides a homeless shelter, an apartment complex for those with disabilities, and food and clothing support to the Nashville and Middle Tennessee community.
URL

https://placeofhopetn.com/

Type of Service
In-person
Fee
Free
Address
105 N James Campbell Blvd Columbia, TN 38401
Phone Number
(931) 388-9406
E-mail

info@placeofhopetn.com

Map

https://goo.gl/maps/qF7ZhSiFxHsL7dvcA

Domain(s)
Alcohol Use
Housing
Material Needs - Clothing
Material Needs - Food
Social Support
Substance abuse
Targeted Population(s)
Adults
Men
Women
Geographic Location
Middle Tennessee
Date of Last Record Review
6/21/2024

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