Outside of Davidson County
Utility Assistance, Meals on Wheels, Food Pantry Tuesday from 12-4 p.m., Fuel Backpacks containing ready to eat food on weekends to children (pick up during Ark hours or during food pantry), School Supply Give Away, Scholarship Program for High School Seniors
Requirements
Resident of ZIP codes 37082 and 37143 (South Cheatman) for 6 months or longer; Must have picture ID, proof of Residence, and social security card.
Food Bank providing assistance with utility bills, medications and clothing (Monday-Thursday 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.) Thrift Store (Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m – 3:00 p.m. & Saturdays 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 a.m.)
Requirements
Residents of Noth Cheatham county, Ashland City, Chapmansboro, Joelton, or Pleasant View
How to apply
Walk-in to fill out application. Need to bring picture ID, proof of address, SS# for everyone in home, and proof of income.
Branch of the Tennessee Department of Human Services providing family assistance, food stamps, rehabilitation services, and other social services.
Branch of the Tennessee Department of Human Services providing family assistance, medicaid, food stamps, rehabilitation services, and other social services.
Provides aid in the form of food, clothing, prescribed medication, temporary shelter, and financial assistance. Thrift Store (Tuesday-Saturday 9 a.m.-4 p.m.)
Requirements
Proof of Dickson County Residency, Income, Personal Identification. More requirements for specific programs online.
How to apply
Come in person, call, or apply online.
We serve homemade meals with sandwiches for the next days lunch on Monday and Thursday from 6-9pm. We also offer resources to connect others with food stamps, medical card, addiction treatment, online application assistance, and other needs to get to the next step in life. We provide prayer and all prayer requests.
Requirements
Anyone in Dickson county who is hungry. We specialize with those who are living in tents, hotels and are in between living situations.
How to apply
Give us a call to schedule a delivery and talk. We will visit anyone within Dickson county.
Provides utility (electric, water, and gas) payment assistance
Requirements
Dickson County Residents
How to apply
Walk in or Call for more information; Clients will need to bring a photo ID and a copy of their current utility bill
For Clarksville/Montgomery County residents with soup kitchen on wheels, food box distribution, and clothing. Food boxes are available at 605 Providence Blvd (Monday, Wednesday, Friday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.) Mobile soup kitchen: Tuesdays (5:30-7:00 p.m. The Refuge 503 D St.) Thursdays (5:30- 7:00 p.m. Christ the Healer Church 1295 Paradise Hill Road) Saturdays 8:30 a.m.-10 a.m. Liberty Church and Christ the Healer Church)
Assists veteransand dependants nagivating the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs system, helping them apply for a wide varity of benefits.
Requirements
To make an appointment please call receptionist.
Assists Robertson County residents with personal emergencies, such as needing rent, utility, or prescription assistance, in addition to a thrift store to the public.
Requirements
Low income residents of Robertson County
How to apply
Walk in on Tuesday morning at 9 a.m. to make an appointment. Appointments will be made for Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday of that week. Only call to make an appointment if you cannot walk in on Tuesday morning.
Provides emergency assistance with food, rent, utilities and prescription medication
Requirements
Residents living in Bethpage, Cottontown, Portland and Westmoreland.
Provides utility payment assistance for electric, water, and sewer bills
Requirements
People living in White House or within 4 miles of White House city limits
How to apply
Ask for Patricia if needing utility assistance
Emergency assistance with rent, utilities, medicine, and referrals.
How to apply
Application Process: 1)Photo ID, SS Card, date of birth of all people in household, 2) proof of all income sources including food stamps, social security, unemployment, families first/child support, pension, student loans, etc for the last 30 days, 3) Bring ALL bills. Utilities, car payments, phone, credit card bill, etc. We must see lease/mortgage statement with landlord’s name and correct mailing address and phone number 4)FOR MEDICINES: Bring all the above plus the prescription or bottle showing a refill.
Temporary crisis relief agency that provides rent and utility payment assistance to single working mothers, who are over-qualified for government assistance. Assistance is available once per year. Cannot receive both rent and utility assistance in the same year.
Requirements
Employed, single mothers, who make at least $33,000 per year and live in the Davidson or Rutherford County area
How to apply
Call to schedule an appointment or apply online.
Free literacy programs for adults, families, and children. Programs include ESL instruction, adult literacy, and youth and family literacy
Provides a food pantry and financial assistance for electricity, water and gas. Christmas Giving Tree Program for children 12 and under.
Provides food and utility assistance to residents of Smyrna and LaVergne.
How to apply
If in need of food or utilities call to be in touch with food pantry and utility assistance
Emergency food assistance to eligible residents of Goodlettsville and Millersville, and financial assistance to eligible residents of Goodlettsville
How to apply
To obtain food service, a client must bring each visit: Photo I.D., Social Security card plus the Social Security cards of all household members, piece of mail current within 30 days that verifies their residency within the GHC service area. To obtain financial assistance of any kind a client must provide: photo I.D.,Social Security card, a piece of mail current within 30 days that verifies their residency within the GHC service area, and income verification. Client must also be willing to provide verification of doctors appointments, job interviews, etc., if asked by management to do so.
Emergency assistance with food, rent, utilities and prescription medication
Requirements
Residents living in Bethpage, Cottontown, Portland and Westmoreland.
Housing projects assisting: individuals who own their own home with emergency and restoration repairs, rental housing, maintaining residency, understanding home buying process, people experiencing homelessness.
Requirements
Register for courses online and apply for programs online
Housing
Requirements
Eligibility: proof of income for everyone in household, picture ID, SSI cards for everyone, date of birth of everyone, name address phone number of present and previous landlords for the past five years, childcare expense and medical insurance expense, citizenship, assets.
How to apply
Contact about applying and find documents needed online. Tenant rents range from $640 for a one bedroom to $1000 for a three bedroom.
Assisting uninsured residents of Williamson County get primary medical care, mental health, pediatrics, and chronic care. The clinic utilizes a sliding fee scale based on family income and dependents.
A residential group home environment for abused, neglected teenage boys, and those who lost family members due to death or incarceration. Services: Counsling, medical and dental, public school placements, educational support, adult living skills, recreation and leisure activities.
Requirements
Age 12-18 Boys
How to apply
Most Placements by Referrals by the Department of Human Services or through private referral.
Sacred Sparks Ministry is a homeless ministry and outreach of Nashville Presbytery of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, providing basic needs for survival, shelter, and well-being
• Branch of the Tennessee Department of Human Services. Services: Food Stamp
• Families First
• Child Care Certificate
• Medicaid
• and TennCare
Offers a one-time helping gift up to $100, once a year, to any family or person who fits our criteria. When a family is experiencing short term difficulties with paying an electrical bill, water bill, heating bill, sewer bill, rent, needing food for their family, medications, etc., we have a committee that takes the request, investigates them and makes a decision on whether help is needed.
Requirements
Residents of West Wilson County, west of Hwy. 109 and the western Wilson/Davidson County line.
Medical clinic for uninsured individuals in Mid TN for $30 per visit, and a volunteer network including specialty care, local hospitals, and diagnostic services. Dental, eye, behavioral clinics, counceling and social services.
How to apply
Call the center at 615-773-5785 to schedule an appointment. If possible, please download forms and bring them with you to save time.; The office visit cost is $25
Behavioral health programs- Addiction Recovery, Case Management, Women’s Program, Individual/Family/Group theray, medication management, school based therapy, Veterans Afairs and military evaluations, teen driver safety class, telehealth
How to apply
24/7 Crisis Line 1-800-704-2651, General inquiries 615-824-5801
Provides food and utility assistance
How to apply
Groceries available for curbside pick up on Mondays, Wednesdays,and Fridays between 8:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Grocery orders and emergency utility assistance requests made by phone or email, if closed leave a message or email mjhelpcenter@gmail.com
Provide food, clothing, household necessities, financial assistance for utilities, gasoline and prescription drugs for individuals in Wilson County. Free clothing given every 60 days, Free ensure given every 30 days.
Requirements
Requirement of all assistance: application, picture ID, SSI card for everyone in home, proof of Wilson county residency. For additional requirements for programs are online.
• Branch of the Tennessee Department of Human Services. Services: Food Stamp
• Families First
• Child Care Certificate
• Medicaid
• and TennCare
Once a month or every other month organization has mobile food distribution across counties in Middle Tennessee of 15,000-25,000 lbs. of food. Distributions start around 9:00 a.m. First come first serve.
Requirements
No requirements or questions asked. Remain in vehicle, have trunks open and space cleared for food. One cart distributed per car.
How to apply
Check website and schedule to see when and where food distribution is in your county. http://www.onegenaway.com/mobile-pantry/