Murfreesboro, TN
Local Resources: Murfreesboro, TN
Federal Nutrition: How to apply for SNAP and CSFP in state
- SNAP: https://www.tn.gov/humanservices/for-families/supplemental-nutrition-assistance-program-snap/applying-for-services.html
- Call the One DHS Contact Center: Call 1-833-772-TDHS (8347)
- Contact RUTHERFORD COUNTY for SNAP questions:
- Address: 1711B Old Fort Parkway, Murfreesboro, TN 37129-3338
- Office Hours: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
- Phone: (615) 848-5153
- FAX: (615) 848-5107
- FIELD MANAGEMENT DIRECTOR 1 - Robert Priddy
- Services: Food Stamp; Families First; Child Care Certificate; Medicaid; and TennCare
- TANF: provides temporary cash assistance, transportation, childcare assistance, educational support, job training, employment activities, and other support services. Apply for services online on the One DHS Customer Portal at tn.gov.
- CSFP: Murfreesboro does not appear to have an active CSFP program
State and Local Nutrition: Local meals on wheels, food pantries, community meals, etc.
- Meals on Wheels:
- Mid Cumberland Human Resource Agency (MCHRA)
- Website: https://www.mchra.com/meals-on-wheels-do-you-need-meals
- Phone: 895.1870
- Email: Sharon McDaniel at smcdaniel@mchra.com
- Address: Mid-Cumberland Human Resource Agency
25 Century Blvd., Suite 500
Nashville, TN 37214 - Services: Anyone aged 60 and older who is homebound, or meets the needs as determined by state guidelines, is eligible for Mid-Cumberland Meals-on-Wheels. Seniors age 60 and older may also apply for congregation dining through their local Dining Site.
- How to contact/hours:
- Call to arrange home delivery or reservice your meal by noon the day before
- https://midcumberlandhumanresourceagency.formstack.com/forms/mid_cumberland_make_referral
- Community Meals:
- https://www.salvationarmymurfreesboro.org/community-meals
- St Clair Street Senior Center
- 325 St Clair Street, Murfreesboro, TN 37130
- (615) 850-3910
- Contact Name: Debbie Willis
- http://www.mchra.com
- Food Pantries:
- Salvation Army: open the 1st Thursday of the month from 1-4p
- Fellowship United Methodist Church
- Website: https://tnfellowship.com/blessing-box/
- Phone: 321-848-4200
- Address: 2511 New Salem Highway, Murfreesboro, TN 37128
- Services: Fellowship United Methodist Church offers the Blessing Box, a food pantry that provides quality food items to households experiencing food insecurity. This program supplies critical nutrition to hungry individuals and families.
- How to contact/hours: 24/7
- Springhouse by Greenhouse Ministries
- Website: https://greenhousemin.org/what-we-do/#help
- Phone: 615-494-0499
- Address: 307 South Academy Street, Murfreesboro, TN 37130
- Services: Our Springhouse is where we serve our community with food, clothing, toiletries, and other necessities.
- How to contact/hours: To obtain a voucher, please come to our office and ask to speak to a Peer Counselor. Open Tuesday-Friday 9:30am-3:00pm
- Emergency Food Pantry by Mid-Cumberland Community Action Agency
- Website: https://midcumberland.org/calendar/
- Phone: 615-742-1113 7500
- Address: 657 S. Water Ave., Gallatin, TN 37066
- Services: The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP), also known as USDA Commodities provides nutritious nonperishable foods to supplement the diets of low-income individuals. Distributions are held every three months. Please check the schedule.
- How to contact/hours: Check the calendar for location specific information: https://midcumberland.org/calendar/
- Food Pantry by Nourish Food Bank
- Website: https://www.nourishfoodbanks.org/get-help
- Phone: 615-203-3963
- Address: 1809 Memorial Blvd, Murfreesboro, TN 37129
- Services: We provide food, hygiene and infant products to those in need within our communities. Our sister program, Nourish the Whole, is a continuation of our service by connecting you to employment opportunities, housing opportunities, referrals to partner organizations for clothing, emergency shelter, domestic violence support and child abuse initiatives.
- How to contact/hours: M-W 10a-2p, Th 3:30-7:30p
- Mobile Food Pantry by One Generation Away
- Website: Check the website for calendar/locations: https://onegenaway.com/mobile-pantry/
- Phone: (844) 642-4673
- Email: contactus@onegenaway.com
- Address: 320 Premier Court, Suite 218, Franklin, TN 37067
- Services: One load of food will be provided and placed in your trunk.
- For groceries delivered to your doorstep, visit: https://doorstep.onegenaway.com/
- Mobile Food Pantry by Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle TN
- Website: https://www.secondharvestmidtn.org/find-resources/find-food/
- Phone: 329.3491
- Email: info@secondharvestmidtn.org
- Address: Multiple locations – check website
- Services: Food distribution
- How to contact/hours: https://www.secondharvestmidtn.org/contact-us/
- Food Pantry by St. Luke’s Catholic Church
- Website: https://www.saintlukesmyrnatn.com/food-pantry.html
- Phone: 615-459-9672
- Address: 10682 Old Nashville Hwy, Smyrna, TN 37167
- Services: Our food pantry mainly serves North Rutherford County
which includes Smyrna and La Vergne. We serve people in need of food. - How to contact/hours: The Food Pantry is open on Wednesdays from 9 a.m. – Noon by appointment only. If you are in need of food, please call the Hotline number at 615-355-1784. Please follow the directions in the message and a volunteer will call you back.
- Mid Cumberland Human Resource Agency (MCHRA)
Elder Care: Caregiver assistance, local area on aging, etc.
- Area Agency on Aging and Disability
- Call 1-866-836-6678 from anywhere in the state to be automatically directed to your nearest Area Agency.
- Greater Nashville AAAD
- Sara Fowler, Aging and Disability Interim Director
- 44 Vantage Way, Suite 450, Nashville, TN 37228
- 615-862-8828
- sfowler@gnrc.org
- https://www.tn.gov/disability-and-aging/resource-directory/aaad.html
- National Family Caregiver Support Program
- https://www.tn.gov/disability-and-aging/disability-aging-programs/caregiving.html
- To find out more about caregiver support programs in your area, call 1-866-836-6678.
- Rutherford County Council on Aging: https://rutherfordcounty-coa.org/
- Greater Nashville Regional Council Aging & Disability Services: https://www.gnrc.org/163/Aging-and-Disability-Services
- Call 615-255-1010or 866-836-6678 Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
- In‑Home Care & Respite from Local Agencies
- These private agencies offer companion care, personal care, and episodic or regular respite services to help family caregivers:
- Right at Home – Murfreesboro
- Phone: 615‑809‑2283
- Services: Companionship, personal care, transportation, errands, Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s care, respite, live‑in support
- Website: https://www.rightathome.net/murfreesboro
- Home Helpers Home Care – Murfreesboro
- Phone: 615‑488‑3253
- Services: Homemaker support, wellness check-ins, nutrition assistance, care & companionship, 24‑hour monitoring, light housekeeping, errands
- Website: https://homehelpershomecare.com/murfreesboro/
- SYNERGY HomeCare of Middle TN
- Address: 1630 NW Broad St., Suite 201, Murfreesboro, TN 37129
- Phone: 615‑933‑6733
- Services: Specialized care, memory care, cancer care, fall prevention, hospital‑to‑home support, caregiving, respite care
- Website: https://synergyhomecare.com/tn-murfreesboro-37129/
- Cornerstone Caregiving – Murfreesboro
- Phone: (629) 219‑2912
- Email: murfreesborotn@cornerstonecaregiving.com
- Services: Alzheimer’s/dementia support, hospice support, 24‑hour care, respite, personal care, transportation, light housekeeping, mental
- Website: https://cornerstonecaregiving.com/
- Touching Hearts at Home – Middle Tennessee
- Phone: 629‑203‑7925 (based in Brentwood, serves Rutherford County)
- Services: Companionship, personal care, palliative care, fall prevention, Alzheimer’s care, respite, live-in caregiving, hospital recovery care
- Website: https://www.touchinghearts.com/middletn/
- Right at Home – Murfreesboro
- These private agencies offer companion care, personal care, and episodic or regular respite services to help family caregivers:
Transportation: Senior transportation
- Right at Home: https://www.rightathome.net/murfreesboro/services/companion-care/transportation
- Mid-Cumberland Public Transit:
- https://www.mchratransit.org/
- Call 800-945-4125to get services.
- M-F 8a-4:30p
- Gentle Heartz: https://gentleheartz.com/
- Touching Hearts at Home: https://www.touchinghearts.com/middletn/services/transportation/
- Senior Solutions: https://www.seniorsolutionshomecare.com/nashville/senior-transportation-services/
Housing: Rental assistance, home cleaning and repair assistance, utility assistance, etc.
- Salvation Army: for food, rental, and utility assistance call 615-895-7072
- Age Well Middle TN: https://directory.agewelltn.org/s/
- Habitat for Humanity Aging in Place Repair Program: https://www.rchfh.org/aging-in-place-repair-program/
- Senior Solutions: https://www.seniorsolutionshomecare.com/nashville/senior-home-care/
Enrichment: Senior centers, community activities, etc.
- Murfreesboro Parks & Recreation Senior Center Activities: https://www.murfreesborotn.gov/255/Senior-Center-Activities#:~:text=With%20caring%20and%20compassionate%20commitment,other%20information%20for%20the%20senior.
- Clair Senior Center:
- 325 St. Clair St., Murfreesboro, TN 37130
- 615-848-2550
- M-F 6a-7p, Saturday 8a-5p, Sunday 1p-5p
- https://www.murfreesborotn.gov/253/St-Clair-Senior-Center