Material Needs - Food

H.E.R.O. Program: Resources for Families Experiencing Homelessness

Resource Title

H.E.R.O. Program: Resources for Families Experiencing Homelessness

Source/Organization

Metro Nashville Public Schools (MNPS)

Description

Metro Nashville Public Schools (MNPS) offers resources for families of students who are homeless or living in transitional housing. The H.E.R.O. Program helps these families find services to address their needs regarding obtaining legal documents, transportation, and food. Collaborations with external partners also provide families with resources for dental, medical, and mental health care.

URL

https://mnps.org/cms/one.aspx?portalId=32970327&pageId=33402115

Type of Service

In-person

Fee

Free

Address

2601 Bransford Avenue, Nashville, TN 37204

Phone Number

(615) 259-8729

E-mail

FamilyInfo@mnps.org

Map

https://goo.gl/maps/wZZHUtVufLu

Domain(s)

Education

Housing

Material Needs - Food

Material Needs - General

Stress

Transportation

Material Needs - Dental, Medical/Medicine, Vision

Targeted Population(s)

Geographic Location

Date of Last Record Review

6/19/2024

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HELP Center

Resource Title

HELP Center

Source/Organization

The HELP Center

Description

The HELP Center supports ex-offenders, offenders, and low-income individuals in Middle TN with workforce and HiSET preparation classes, assistance finding rental properties, counseling to facilitate readjustment, and access to an emergency food pantry.

URL

https://www.thehelpcentertn.org/

Type of Service

In-person

Fee

Free

Address

213 W. Maplewood Ln Suite 400 Nashville, TN 37207

Phone Number

(615) 750-2145

E-mail

info@thehelpcentertn.org

Map

https://goo.gl/maps/qbnJNFpoDk22

Domain(s)

Material Needs - Food

Personal Finances

Stress

Substance abuse

Targeted Population(s)

Geographic Location

Date of Last Record Review

6/19/2024

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Inspiritus Nashville

Resource Title

Inspiritus Nashville

Source/Organization

Inspiritus

Description

Inspiritus Nashville supports low-income families in the Nashville area with services that include a Healthy Gardens program, a food bank, disaster relief programs, classes on child care, and a number of programs focused on serving refugees and immigrants.

URL

https://weinspirit.org/nashville

Type of Service

In-person

Fee

Free

Address

1628 Rosa Parks Blvd Nashville, TN 37208

Phone Number

(615) 881-4579

E-mail

Not applicable

Map

https://goo.gl/maps/PqUBjj5rpQLSc9o59

Domain(s)

Language

Material Needs - Food

Material Needs - General

Refugees

Targeted Population(s)

Geographic Location

Date of Last Record Review

6/19/2024

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Jean Crowe Advocacy Center

Resource Title

Jean Crowe Advocacy Center

Source/Organization

Metro Office of Family Safety

Description

Through the Jean Crowe Advocacy Center, the Metro Office of Public Safety provides services for victims of domestic violence, abuse, sexual assault, and human trafficking. Advocates are specialized in safety planning, crisis intervention, court accompaniment, and orders of protection. The Jean Crowe Advocacy Center additionally hosts support groups and offers emergency food assistance. Services occur in person, by phone, or through the website's chat feature.

URL

https://ofs.nashville.gov/jean-crowe-advocacy-center/

Type of Service

In-person

Telephone

Virtual

Fee

Free

Address

100 James Robertson Parkway, Suite 114 Nashville, TN 37201

Phone Number

(615) 862-4767

E-mail

jeancroweadvocacycenter@jisnashville.gov

Map

https://goo.gl/maps/7nYWRVwLcVTKry3W9

Domain(s)

Domestic Violence

Material Needs - Food

Safety

Social Support

Targeted Population(s)

Adults

Families

Geographic Location

Davidson County

Date of Last Record Review

6/19/2024

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Ladies Charity of Nashville

Resource Title

Ladies Charity of Nashville

Source/Organization

Ladies Charity of Nashville

Description

Ladies of Charity is a Catholic-run volunteer organization that provides emergency assistance for Davidson county residents in need. The organization offers food distribution programs, clothing, payment assistance for rent, utilities, medical prescriptions, and college scholarship opportunities for area high school students.

URL

https://ladiesofcharitynashville.com/

Type of Service

In-person

Fee

Free

Address

2216 State St. Nashville, TN 37203

Phone Number

(615) 327-3453 or (615) 327-3430 [Emergency Assistance Office]

Map

https://goo.gl/maps/JaMNt1E8K9A2

Domain(s)

Education

Material Needs - Clothing

Material Needs - Food

Social Support

Personal Finances

Material Needs - Utilities

Targeted Population(s)

Geographic Location

Date of Last Record Review

6/19/2024

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Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee and the Cumberlands - Nashville

Resource Title

Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee and the Cumberlands - Nashville

Source/Organization

Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee and the Cumberlands

Description

Legal Aid Society provides free legal services for civil cases to people with low income. The Society holds weekly legal clinics during which practicing lawyers are available for consultation and can provide lists of attorneys who perform pro bono work. Through their services, the Legal Aid Clinic provides help with domestic violence cases, financial issues (e.g., food, utilities), family law (e.g., child support, wills), healthcare costs, insurance, social security payments, and renter's rights.

URL

https://las.org/

Type of Service

In-person

Telephone

Fee

Free

Address

1321 Murfreesboro Pike, Suite 400, Nashville, TN 37217

Phone Number

(800) 238-1443

E-mail

Contact form available on website.

Map

https://goo.gl/maps/TKWZ9pyPh8m

Domain(s)

Domestic Violence

Housing

Insurance

Material Needs - Clothing

Material Needs - Food

Personal Finances

Veterans

Targeted Population(s)

Geographic Location

Date of Last Record Review

6/19/2024

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Lloyd C. Elam Mental Health Center - Rainbow Program

Resource Title

Lloyd C. Elam Mental Health Center - Rainbow Program

Source/Organization

Lloyd C. Elam Mental Health Center at Meharry Medical College

Description

The Rainbow Program offers inpatient and outpatient treatment for pregnant or postpartum women trying to overcome drug or alcohol addiction. To supplement the rehabilitation services, the program also provides a multitude of additional service assistance including housing, mental health management, child care, food, clothing, shelter referrals, transportation, and family counseling. The program is particularly sensitive to the needs of minority women who may face cultural and language barriers.

URL

https://www.meharryresearch.org/research/innovation-centers/clinical-translational-research/lloyd-c-elam-mental-health-center/

Type of Service

In-person

Fee

Patients are required to pay $5 for application fee. All other services are free.

Address

2000 Albion St, Nashville, TN 37208

Phone Number

(615) 327-6256

E-mail

lwilliamson@mmc.edu

Map

https://goo.gl/maps/NFCKB4a5orQum6FX8

Domain(s)

Material Needs - Child Care

Material Needs - Clothing

Material Needs - Food

Targeted Population(s)

Adults

Women

Geographic Location

Davidson County

Date of Last Record Review

6/20/2024

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Martha O'Bryan Center

Resource Title

Martha O'Bryan Center

Source/Organization

Martha O'Bryan Center

Description

Martha O’Bryan Center offers programs and services for Nashville individuals and families under economic burden. Programs include child and adult education (e.g. GED and college entrance), life skill preparations, technology skills, training for employment and job referrals, counseling for domestic violence and other life stressors, parenting education, development of social support networks, and crisis assistance related to food, utilities, and other needs.

URL

https://marthaobryan.org/

Type of Service

In-person

Fee

Free

Address

711 S 7th St., Nashville, TN 37206

Phone Number

(615) 254-1791

E-mail

development@marthaobryan.org

Map

https://goo.gl/maps/E7u3rEv272G2

Domain(s)

Domestic Violence

Employment

Material Needs - Food

Material Needs - General

Material Needs - Utilities

Targeted Population(s)

Geographic Location

Date of Last Record Review

6/20/2024

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Meals 4 Health and Healing

Resource Title

Meals 4 Health and Healing

Source/Organization

The Heimerdinger Foundation

Description

Meals 4 Health and Healing offers free meals for those who are currently in cancer treatment for 12 weeks. Ingredients for the meals are sourced locally, with a focus on providing nourishment specifically for patients with cancer.

URL

https://hfmeals.org/

Type of Service

In-person

Fee

Free

Address

430 B, E Iris Dr, Nashville, TN 37204

Phone Number

(615) 730-5632

E-mail

info@hfmeals.org

Map

https://maps.app.goo.gl/ZU2XtyCgJmfYoBEB9

Domain(s)

Material Needs - Food

Social Support

Targeted Population(s)

Geographic Location

Date of Last Record Review

6/20/2024

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Metro Action Commission

Resource Title

Metro Action Commission

Source/Organization

Metro Action Commission

Description

Metropolitan Action Commission services include programs to help individuals and families with financial hardships gain economic stability. The Commission offers adult education programs, general equivalency degree (GED) preparation classes, and college application assistance. In addition to training and employment services, the Metropolitan Action Commission provides support for safe housing, including payment with electric and gas bills, rent, mortgage, property taxes, rental deposits, and medical prescriptions, and prescribed food/medical equipment. Also, meals for children are available throughout the year via the “Summer Food Service Program.”

URL

https://www.nashville.gov/departments/metro-action

Type of Service

In-person

Telephone

Fee

Free

Address

1281 Murfreesboro Pk Nashville, TN 37217

Phone Number

(615) 862-8860

E-mail