There is enough when we work together
If the federal government shutdown continues, federal food aid may not be distributed on November 1. The Tennessee Department of Human Services has also warned that SNAP benefits may be delayed. Many of our neighbors are facing deep uncertainty about how they will afford food, medicine, and other essentials.
We are increasing our food recovery efforts and working closely with partners across the city so our neighbors continue to receive nourishing meals. We hold fast to a simple truth. There is enough. When we work together, we can get good food to the people who need it most.
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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
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More food recovery.
We are recovering good food from partners and transforming it into balanced, chef-prepared meals.Partner coordination.
We are in daily contact with our community partners to ensure meals reach the places where they are needed most.Steady distribution.
Our teams are growing, cooking, and sharing food across Nashville with care and urgency.We will share updates as soon as federal or state guidance is issued. Until then, we will continue to nourish our city, together.
Meal Partnership INQUIRIES
Thank you for your interest in becoming a community meal partner organization! Our inquiry form for fall meals partners is not yet open. To learn more or ask questions about The Nashville Food Project’s Community Meals program, please contact our Director of Food Access at tera@thenashvillefoodproject.org.
To anyone affected by a lapse or delay in benefits, you are not alone. Across our city, a strong network of organizations, volunteers, and neighbors is moving with care to make sure everyone has access to healthy food.
Every act of care matters. Every shared effort makes our city more whole. Thank you for being part of this work.
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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.
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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
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.
