There is enough when we work together

Updated: 11/7/2025 at 12:00 PM

Across the country, millions of families are waiting for clarity on November SNAP benefits. It has been announced that 50% of November benefits will be paid, but it is still unclear when those funds will be available.

Here in Nashville, that uncertainty is already being felt. Families who depend on SNAP to buy groceries have not received their benefits this month. Behind each number is a name, a home, and a story of resilience.

Our commitment does not waver. Every week, our team recovers food, prepares nourishing meals, and shares them across the city. No matter what, Nashville neighbors will continue to find care around a shared table.

To meet this moment, we have opened a second kitchen shift that will provide an additional 1,000 meals each week. This expanded capacity allows us to respond week by week as community needs evolve.

We have also updated our kitchen needs list to reflect the current situation. Right now, protein donations are most needed.

  • Find local resources.Explore Where to Turn in Nashville, a guide created by Open Table Nashville in partnership with Middle Tennessee nonprofits. It lists community resources across the city, including sites where meals from The Nashville Food Project are served.

    Get personalized help.Dial 211, text your ZIP code to 898-211, or visit the 211 website for support with food, housing, utilities, health services, and more.

    If you or someone you know needs assistance navigating resources, please reach out. We are here to help connect the dots.

    Reach out: Info@thenashvillefoodproject.org

Every act of care matters. Every shared effort makes our city more whole. Thank you for being part of this work. 

  • Volunteer.
     Join us in the kitchen or in meal distribution.

    Give.
     A one-time gift or monthly donation keeps ingredients, fuel, and supplies moving where they are needed.

    Spread the word.
     Share this message so neighbors know where to turn.

  • Your donations help us cook and share nourishing meals across Nashville. Here are the ingredients we need most right now:

    • Cooking oils such as extra virgin olive, vegetable, or canola oil

    • Whole wheat pasta (penne, rigatoni, or farfalle preferred)

    • Unseasoned black beans

    • Canned chickpeas

    • Canned crushed tomatoes

    • Individual unsweetened applesauce or fruit cups

    • Spices like salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika

    • Honey

    • Protein

    For all items except the individual applesauce or fruit cups, larger boxes, cans, and bags go even further in our kitchens. Thank you for helping us turn simple ingredients into nourishing meals for our community.

    Bring donations to:

    5904 California Ave, Nashville, TN 37209

    From 9:00am - 3:00pm

Each and every contribution makes a big impact.

Donate

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