Why Hunger:
Free hotline where you can access information for local soup kitchens, food pantries, congregate meal sites, and government nutrition programs.
English Language: https://whyhunger.org/find-food/
Spanish language: https://whyhunger.org/find-food-es/
National Celiac Association:
Includes information for local resources and gluten-free food pantries.
SNAP: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (food stamps)
Federally funded program administered at the state level
Financial support supplementing income to help ensure nutritional needs are met
Apply:
Eligibility: https://medicaid.ms.gov/medicaid-coverage/who-qualifies-for-coverage/income-limits-for-medicaid-and-chip-programs/
Anyone Eligible for Medicaid (different than Medicare)
CSFP: Commodity Supplemental Food Program
Monthly box may include a variety of the following: juice, farina, oats, ready-to-eat cereal, rice, pasta, peanut butter, dry beans, canned meat, poultry, or fish, and canned fruits and vegetables.
Eligibility: Elderly that are at or below 130% of the Federal Poverty Income Guidelines.
Apply:
Meals on Wheels:
Mom’s Meals (Possible Cost Associated): https://www.momsmeals.com/
-Pre-made meals available for purchase and/or in some cases covered by Medicare.
-Usually shipped in batches of 10, 14, and 21 days.
-Can store up to 14 days in refrigerator.
-Costs range around <$8.00/meals. Discounts offered for bulk orders and veterans.
Magic Kitchen (Possible Cost Associated): https://www.magickitchen.com/
https://www.magickitchen.com/menu/menu.pdf
https://www.magickitchen.com/menu/menu.pdf
-Most packages are priced at 2 to 4 servings.
-There are some single-serve options.
-Pre-made meals available for purchase and/or in some cases covered by Medicare.
The Heimerdinger Foundation:
-Provides 8 meals weekly if eligible. Meals are free for the first 12 weeks and delivered directly to the home.
-Anyone going through cancer treatments (along with family members or caregivers living in the home with the patient) should be eligible. Only available to patients residing in Davidson and Williamson County.
Rural Hill Church of Christ
Phone: 615-361-1908
564 Bell Road
Antioch, 37013
Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program
Phone: 615-532-8173
Davidson County SFMNP
Call for eligibility and locations
Mid-Cumberland Meals on Wheels
To support independence for TN elderly 60 years or older
Meals planned by a registered dietitian and available Monday - Friday
Second Harvest of Middle Tennessee
Phone: 615-329-3491
First contact to locate and apply for nutritional, social, medical financial services
Warehouse distribution center. Not food pickup site. Network assists with locating:
-Community food resources - locations, hours, and services
-Emergency food program
-Provides SNAP benefit application assistance
-Emergency food program
-Provides SNAP benefit application assistance
Woodmont Baptist Food Pantry
2100 Woodmont Blvd
Nashville, 37215
St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church
1700 Heiman Street
Nashville, 37208
Healthcare Assistance:
Rx Assistance:
Medicare Rx Assistance:
Insulin Assistance:
EyeCare America: eligible patients can receive a free eye exam plus a one year follow up for any condition diagnosed in the initial exam.
National Institute of Health: provides information for several organizations that can assist with eye exams, eyeglasses, and eye-related prescriptions.
National Ramp: provides information and resources for obtaining a ramp.
Paying for Senior Care: provides information for state assistance programs for Durable Medical Equipment.
Veterans Crisis Hotline: 1-800-273-8255 (Veterans- press 1)
National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233
Hours: 24/7. Languages: English, Spanish, and 200+ through interpretation service
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration or SAMHSA's National Helpline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
Crisis Services & Suicide Prevention: Dial 988
Middle Tennessee Area Agency on Aging
Phone: 615-255-1010
-Adult Day Care
-Homemaker Services
-Nutrition Programs
-Respite Services
-Transportation
-Program Referrals
-Homemaker Services
-Nutrition Programs
-Respite Services
-Transportation
-Program Referrals
Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Senior Ride Nashville
Phone: 615-610-4040
$25 annual membership fee and rides cost $6 per round-trip ride
Service area includes: West Nashville, Madison, Donelson, Hermitage, Old Hickory, and East Nashville.
Rental Assistance
National Low-Income Housing Coalition
Senior Living Discounts
Retail, grocery, restaurant, leisure, travel, etc discounts.
Cleaning For A Reason
-Receive 1 free home cleaning each month for 2 months (2 cleanings total)
-Individuals and families who are receiving cancer treatment, recovering from cancer, or in hospice should be eligible.
Woodmont Baptist Food Pantry
2100 Woodmont Blvd
Nashville, 37215
St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church
1700 Heiman Street
Nashville, 37208
Rural Hill Church of Christ
Phone: 615-361-1908
564 Bell Road
Antioch, 37013
East Regional Center
Phone: 615-862-8448
600 Woodland Street
Nashville, TN 37206
Hadley Regional Center
Phone: 615-862-8451
1037 28th Avenue North
Nashville, TN 37208
Monday - Thursday 6:00 am - 8:30 pm
Madison Community Center
Phone: 615-862-8459
550 North Dupont Avenue
Madison, TN 37115
Sevier Park Community Center
Phone: 615-862-8466
3021 Lealand Lane
Nashville, TN 37204