Material Needs - Food

Metro Office of Homeless Services

Resource Title

Metro Office of Homeless Services

Source/Organization

Metro Office of Homeless Services

Description

This Metro Program assists homeless individuals aged 18 and older in locating housing and finding employment. The program provides case managers who link individuals with social services such as counseling, life management skills, and senior nutrition. One service includes providing bus passes for clients, with the purpose of obtaining and maintaining housing.

URL

https://www.nashville.gov/departments/office-homeless-services

Type of Service

In-person

Telephone

Fee

Free

Address

800 2nd Ave N. Nashville, TN 37201

Phone Number

(615) 862-6992

E-mail

Not Applicable

Map

https://goo.gl/maps/gCKx8Pf6xqN2

Domain(s)

Housing

Employment

Material Needs - Food

Transportation

Safety

Targeted Population(s)

Geographic Location

Date of Last Record Review

6/20/2024

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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)

Geographic Location

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)

Geographic Location

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)

Material Needs - Clothing

Material Needs - Food

Personal Finances

Material Needs - General

Substance abuse

Targeted Population(s)

Geographic Location

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)

Geographic Location

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)

Material Needs - Food

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)

Geographic Location

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)

Geographic Location

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)

Material Needs - Clothing

Material Needs - Food

Material Needs - General

Stress

Transportation

Substance abuse

Targeted Population(s)

Geographic Location

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