The following is a list of food support resources near each of our YMCA locations. Please follow the link under each listing if you have questions about a particular resource. The YMCA of Middle Tennessee is not responsible for the content at these links.
211 United Way
https://www.211.org
Everyone, no matter where they are, can get personalized help by dialing 211, texting your ZIP code to 898-211, or visiting 211.org for food, housing, financial assistance, and more.
Where to Turn in Nashville
https://wttin.org/
2025 Weekly Menu for Nashville
https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vQlUKhgsxno1aW5dQXRhmT0Zfh-kTjoYO4hZHcICi4XI0mNJqjC2aok0OiM3s4e28gn13R4MCo4nsEl/pub
Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee
https://www.secondharvestmidtn.org/find-resources/find-food
Enter your zip code in the “Find Food” section to see a list of resources nearest you.
Catholic Charities
https://cctenn.my.site.com/connect/s/get-help-new-update
Harpeth Heights Community Church (8063 Highway 100, Nashville)
https://harpethheightschurch.com/food-pantry
They have several mobile food pantry events each year in addition to the weekly pantry. Each event provides 1-2 weeks of groceries. If you need immediate assistance, please call 615-646-5050. See website for schedule.
Bellevue Community Food Bank (7501 Old Harding Pike, Nashville)
https://sites.google.com/view/bellevuecommunityfoodbank/home
If you need food before the regularly scheduled pick-up, please call 615- 212-9199 and leave us a message. Your call will be returned within one hour. Application required.
Nolensville Food Pantry (1668 Sunset Rd, Nolensville)
https://www.nolensvillefoodpantry.org/
Pick up food and household items once a week (every Thursday 8-11 a.m.)
The Body and Soul Food Pantry at Church of the Advent Episcopal, 5501 Franklin Pike, Nashville
https://adventnashville.net/serve/body-and-soul-food-pantry
Mon-Fri, 10 a.m.-12 noon, 1-3 p.m. and Saturdays 10 a.m.-12 noon
Ann’s Closet at St. Bethlehem UMC, 2201 Old Russellville Pike, Clarksville
https://stbumc.com/events/anns-closet/2025-11-05
First and third Wednesday of the month, 11:00am-1:00pm
Manna Café Ministries, 605 Providence Blvd, Clarksville
https://mannacafeministries.org/how-to-get-food/
Donelson Church of Christ Help Center, 2706 Old Lebanon Pike, Nashville
https://donelsonchurch.org/ministries/local-community/
Each week we provide food and clothing for those in need. Our Help Center is located directly across the street on Knobview Drive and is open Tuesdays, 9 a.m.-12 noon & Wednesdays, 5-7 p.m.
St. Philip's Food Pantry at St Philips Episcopal Church, 85 Fairway Dr, Nashville
https://www.stphilipsnashville.org/ministries/
Monday morning and Thursday afternoon food box distributions with volunteers. To learn more, contact our Second Harvest team at 615-417-7950.
Salvation Army, 525 Paragon Mills Rd, Nashville
Mon-Fri, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., No registration required, IDs for all living in household
Room in the Inn, 705 Drexel St, Nashville
https://www.roomintheinn.org/support-services
Lunch is served to the general population at Room in the Inn on Mondays-Fridays beginning at 12noon. Tickets are distributed at 10:15 a.m. in the courtyard.
The Bridge, Inc. (Multiple locations – see website)
https://www.bridgeministry.org/outreach-locations
Groceries and hot meals.
Conexion Americas, 2754 Anderson Rd, Nashville
615-270-9252
Second Tuesday of every month at 11:30 a.m. Does not require registration.
Caridades Catolicas, 2195 Nolensville Pike, Nashville
615-834-1944
Mon-Thur, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Only for 37013, 37203, 37210, 37211 & 37217 with proof of address and ID required.
GraceWorks Food Pantry, 104 Southeast Pkwy, Suite 100, Franklin
https://www.graceworkstn.org/help/food/
Mobile Food Pantry and Food by Appointment. Text “graceworks” to 64600 to receive notifications about upcoming mobile food pantries.
Limestone Baptist Church Food Pantry, 1613 West Main St, Franklin
https://www.limestonechurch.org/food-pantry
The Food Pantry will be open the 3rd Saturday of every month from 9 a.m.-12 noon. Families in need may register the day food is picked up.
The Jan Regen Food Pantry Ministry at Woodmont Baptist Church, 2100 Woodmont Blvd, Nashville
https://www.woodmontbaptist.com/foodpantry
Our Food Pantry distributes food every Tuesday from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. The Food Pantry Team delivers the food bags to the vehicles of those in need under the North Portico.
The Body and Soul Food Pantry at Church of the Advent Episcopal, 5501 Franklin Pike, Nashville
https://adventnashville.net/serve/body-and-soul-food-pantry
Mon-Fri, 10 a.m.-12 noon, 1-3 p.m. and Saturdays 10 a.m.-12 noon
East Nashville Co-op. Grocery Program, 3115 Gallatin Pike, Nashville
https://www.encm.org/plan-your-visit, 615-540-0122
We offer a free, choice-based shopping experience where neighbors can select fresh produce, pantry staples, and household essentials at no cost. HOURS: Tuesday-Thursday from 9 a.m.-2:45 p.m., Saturday from 9 a.m.-12 noon.
Christian Cooperative Ministry, 201 Madison St, Madison
615-868-6865
Open: Mon & Wed 9 a.m.–12 noon; Tue & Thu 10 a.m.–12 noon.
The Pantry at St. Luke’s, 5601 New York Ave, Nashville
https://www.stlch.org/, 615-350-7893
Open to any resident of Davidson County. You can schedule an appointment for faster service and walk ups are always welcome! Open Tue-Fri, 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Tue, 4-6 p.m.
Catholic Charities at C.E. McGruder Family Resource Center, 2013 25th Ave North, Nashville
https://cctenn.org/locations/mcgruder/, 615-308-5399
United Ministries Food Bank, 808 Main St, Springfield
615-384-8306
United Ministries provides for families who need basic food supply to supplement their monthly food purchases in emergency situations. Must be a resident of Robertson County.
Hope Food Pantry, 212 Portland Rd, White House
615-672-8006
Food Box Hours: Tue-Fri 9 a.m.-3 p.m. For more information, please call.
Samaritan Center
http://www.tnhsa.org/samaritan_center.html, 615-824-7105, ext. 2
Help with food assistance. Email: hsatn@comcast.net
Feed Sumner Food Back and Ministry, 1121 Gregory Dr, Gallatin
https://feedsumner.org/
Food distributions take place on the second Saturday of each month from 8-11 a.m. at the Feed Sumner Warehouse. Bring an ID or proof of Sumner County residence.
- Nov 1: New Beginning Assembly, 2193 W. Broad St, Cookeville, 931-528-1371, 9 a.m.
- Nov 1: One Generation Away, Fort Campbell, 202 Bastogne Ave #126, Clarksville, 844-642-4673, 9 a.m.
- Nov 1: Parsons First Baptist Church, 1925 HWY 641 South, Decatur, 731-847-2466, 8:30 a.m.
- Nov 1: Winchester First Baptist Church, 108 S. High Street, Winchester, 931-967-0622, 9 a.m.
- Nov 7: Church at Harpeth Heights, 8063 Hwy 100, Nashville, 615-850-3149, 9 a.m.
- Nov 8: Dickson County Help Center, St. John Lutheran, 2300 Hwy 96, Burns, 615-441-0076, 9 a.m.
- Nov 8: Henderson Community Soup Kitchen 504 East Main, Henderson, 731-608-4035, 9 a.m.
- Nov 8: One Gen Away, East Hickman High School, 7700 TN-7, Lyles, 844-642-4673, 9 a.m.
- Nov 8: The Well, Spring Hill HS, 1 Raider LN, Columbia, 615-302-9355, 9 a.m.
- Nov 15: Bethesda Center, Bethel Free WillB 2400 Mosley Ferry Rd, Ashland City, 615-792-1389, 9 a.m.
- Nov 15: GraceWorks, Fairview Middle, 7200 Cumberland Dr, Fairview, 615-794-9055, 8 a.m.
- Nov 15: Rural Hill Church of Christ, 564 Bell Road, Antioch, 615-361-1908, 9 a.m.
- Nov 15: Unlimited Potential, 260 E. Winchester St, Gallatin, 615-230-5906, 9 a.m.
- Nov 19: Lake Providence Missionary Baptist Church, 5891 Nolensville Pk, Nashville, 615-833-5539, 9 a.m.
- Nov 21: Living Waters, 159 Ag Center Lane, Carthage, 615-566-9150, 9 a.m.
- Nov 21: St. Vincent DePaul, St. Patrick’s, 1650 Trace Creek Rd, McEwen, 615-337-5189, 9 a.m.
- Nov 22: Mt Carmel Baptist Church, 4011 Nashville Hwy, Lewisburg, 615-347-7821, 9 a.m.
- Nov 22: One Gen Away, Church of the City, 828 Murfreesboro Rd, Franklin, 844-642-4673, 9 a.m.
- Nov 22: Sulpher Well Church of Christ, 1760 Oak Grove Rd South, Springville, 731-644-0419, 9 a.m.
- Community Care Fellowship, 511 South 8th Street, Nashville
615-227-1953
Open: Sundays, 12:30 p.m. for To-Go Lunch; additional resources available - Loaves and Fishes Community Meals at Parish Center of Holy Name Catholic Church, 508 Main Street, Nashville
Open: Mon, Wed & Sat from 8:30-9 a.m. for breakfast; 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. for lunch - Trinity Community Commons, 204 E Trinity Lane, Nashville
More info on Instagram: @trinitycommunitycommons
Open: Tue 4:30-6:30 p.m. potluck style meals