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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

Targeted Population(s)
Date of Last Record Review
3/23/23

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

Targeted Population(s)
Date of Last Record Review
3/23/23

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

Geographic Location
Date of Last Record Review
3/14/2023

Pathway for New Americans

Resource Title
Pathway for New Americans
Source/Organization
Nashville Public Library
Description
Through a partnership between US Citizenship and Immigration Services and the city of Nashville, Pathway for New Americans provide services and resources for new Americans in Nashville, including ESL classes, citizenship test prep tools, and resources for teachers. Visit the website to find out which Nashville Public Library branches and local Community Centers host this program.
URL

https://library.nashville.org/services/pathway-new-americans

Type of Service
In-person
Virtual
Fee
Free
Address
615 Church St Nashville, TN 37219
Phone Number
(615) 880-2264
E-mail

adultliteracy@nashville.gov

Map

https://goo.gl/maps/dCD6tsJzysdJnmvz7

Targeted Population(s)
Geographic Location
Date of Last Record Review
3/16/2023

Rebuilding Together Nashville

Resource Title
Rebuilding Together Nashville
Source/Organization
Rebuilding Together
Description
Rebuilding Together restores, rebuilds, and performs essential repairs at homes in the Greater Bordeaux community and in the Dickerson Pike Corridor community. The goal of the organization is to preserve affordable homeownership and revitalize neighborhoods by offering services for free.
URL

https://www.rtnashville.org/

Type of Service
In-person
Fee
Free
Address
6101 Centennial Blvd. Nashville, TN 37209
Phone Number
(615) 297-3955
E-mail

info@rebuildingtogethernashville.org

Map

https://goo.gl/maps/iwaDy8eCTyoezoR78

Domain(s)
Targeted Population(s)
Geographic Location
Date of Last Record Review
3/21/23

Ronald McDonald House - Nashville - Temporary Shelter

Resource Title
Ronald McDonald House - Nashville - Temporary Shelter
Source/Organization
Ronald McDonald House
Description
The Ronald McDonald House Charities has two facilities in Nashville. The House is open year round and lodges families of hospitalized children on a needs basis. Families must be referred by a social worker. The Family Room at Vanderbilt’s Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital provides a home-like setting for families of the Children’s Hospital. Meals and laundry facilities are provided for all residents. The homes include a playroom, a teen game room, and emotional support from staff. A weekday shuttle is available from the Monroe Carrell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt.
URL

https://rmhcnashville.com/

Type of Service
In-person
Fee
$15 per night; no family is turned away if unable to pay.
Address
2144 Fairfax Ave, Nashville, TN 37212
Phone Number
(615) 343-4000
E-mail

info@rmhcnashville.com

Map

https://goo.gl/maps/tZSaM4asSw52

Targeted Population(s)
Geographic Location
Date of Last Record Review
3/14/2023

Room in the Inn

Resource Title
Room in the Inn
Source/Organization
Room in the Inn
Description
Geared toward homeless men, women and families, the Room in the Inn offers short- and long-term assistance with shelter, food, transportation, as well as educational opportunities to prepare clients to enter the workforce and equip them with life skills. This organization also offers crisis rent and utility deposit assistance, education and referrals to address alcohol and drug dependency, counseling, telephone/internet access, social support, and services for veterans.
URL

https://www.roomintheinn.org/

Type of Service
In-person
Fee
Free
Address
705 Drexel St., Nashville, TN 37203
Phone Number
(615) 251-9791
E-mail

info@roomintheinn.org

Map

https://goo.gl/maps/pmDbLvRS2tJ2

Targeted Population(s)
Geographic Location
Date of Last Record Review
3/13/2023

Safe At Home

Resource Title
Safe At Home
Source/Organization
Office of the Tennessee Secretary of State
Description
The Office of the Tennessee Secretary of State offers this program to all victims of domestic abuse, stalking, human trafficking, rape, sexual battery, or any other sexual offense at no cost. Safe At Home provides survivors with a 'substitute' address that can be used as an official address for government and non-government purposes in order to insure the safety of participants.
URL

https://sos.tn.gov/SafeAtHome

Type of Service
Virtual
Fee
Free
Address
312 Rosa L. Parks Avenue, 6th Floor Nashville, TN 37243
Phone Number
(615) 253-3043
E-mail

TNSOS.SAFE@tn.gov

Map

https://goo.gl/maps/rsxSGMoKNDyxeguJA

Targeted Population(s)
Geographic Location
Date of Last Record Review
3/16/2023

Safe Haven Family Shelter

Resource Title
Safe Haven Family Shelter
Source/Organization
Safe Haven Family Shelter
Description
Safe Haven Family Shelter is a program that works to assist families experiencing homelessness with the aim of finding permanent housing. The organization hosts a 10 family shelter to house those working towards a permanent housing situation.
URL

https://safehaven.org/

Type of Service
In-person
Fee
Contact the organization for information about fees and payment options.
Address
1234 3rd Avenue South Nashville, TN 37210
Phone Number
(615) 256-8195 or (615) 862-6444 [Coordinated Entry] or (615) 955-0620 [Coordinated Entry for Interpersonal Violence Victims]
E-mail

info@safehaven.org

Map

https://goo.gl/maps/GFNYFgzUdhtumBnD8

Targeted Population(s)
Geographic Location
Date of Last Record Review
3/20/23

Salvation Army - Nashville Area Command

Resource Title
Salvation Army - Nashville Area Command
Source/Organization
Salvation Army
Description
The Salvation Army is a faith-based nonprofit that provides transitional housing for single men, single women, and families, in addition to other service programs- including utility and rent support, outreach to those living unhoused, and disaster services.
URL

https://www.salvationarmynashville.org/

Type of Service
In-person
Fee
Some programs may require a fee. Contact the organization for more information.
Address
631 Dickerson Pike Nashville, TN 37207
Phone Number
(615) 242-0411
E-mail

Contact form for the organization available on the website.

Map

https://goo.gl/maps/15ZqkQYa467CCea97

Targeted Population(s)
Date of Last Record Review
5/20/2023