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Food & Financial Assistance Resources for Women — Nashville & Surrounding Counties

A directory of food banks, pantries, and women's/family resource centers across Middle Tennessee, organized by county, with phone numbers and websites.

In immediate danger, call 911. For crisis support or referrals to any local service, call 211 or the National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233.

Davidson County Nashville

Connector / Referral Hub

NeedLink Nashville

Short-term financial help (rent, water, gas, electric) plus referrals into a network of partner nonprofits. Serves Davidson County residents.

Food

Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee

Regional food bank supplying pantries and mobile distributions across 46 Middle Tennessee counties. Use their Food Finder for a pantry near you.

Family / Crisis Center

Family Safety Center (Metro Office of Family Safety)

Family Justice Center offering safety planning, orders of protection, counseling, emergency food assistance, and referrals for domestic and sexual violence, no police report required.

Women / DV Shelter

YWCA Nashville & Middle Tennessee

Operates the largest emergency domestic violence shelter in Tennessee (Weaver Domestic Violence Center), plus case management, counseling, and financial literacy programs.

Women / DV & Crisis

The Mary Parrish Center

No-cost services for survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking: transitional housing, emergency financial assistance, and case management.

Sexual Assault Support

Sexual Assault Center

Free advocacy for survivors of sexual violence: victim's compensation filing, court navigation, and referrals to community resources.

Family Shelter

Safe Haven Family Shelter

Shelter-to-housing program for entire homeless families, including single mothers.

Food & Basic Needs

The HELP Center (Nashville)

Food pantry, SNAP application help, employment/training programs, and case managers who connect clients to additional resources.

Food

Catholic Charities of Tennessee — Family Resource Centers

One-stop centers for basic needs: food assistance, emergency rent/utility help, financial literacy, and housing stability services. Eligibility by zip code.

Williamson County Franklin, Brentwood

Food

GraceWorks Ministries — Franklin Food Bank

Food pantry and mobile pantries throughout Williamson County; also serves those outside the county.

Food (Emergency/Utility Aid too)

Mid-Cumberland Community Action Agency (MCCAA) — Franklin

Emergency food pantry plus help with rent and utilities for income-eligible households.

Women / DV Shelter

Bridges Domestic Violence Center

Serves women, men, and children affected by domestic violence: emergency shelter, 24-hour crisis line, case management, and support groups.

Women / Career

Dress for Success Nashville

Professional attire and career development support to help women enter or re-enter the workforce.

Rutherford County Murfreesboro

Food

Nourish Food Bank

Monthly food assistance for qualifying Rutherford County residents; brief intake process determines eligibility for related support programs.

Food

Second Harvest Mobile Pantry & MCCAA — Murfreesboro

Mobile food pantry distributions and an MCCAA emergency food pantry location serving Rutherford County.

Women / DV & Sexual Assault

Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Center (DVSAC)

Emergency shelter, 24-hour crisis line, sexual assault forensic exams, court advocacy. Serves Rutherford and surrounding counties.

Shelter / Life Recovery

Rutherford Thrives (H.A.R.C.)

Emergency shelter and a longer Life Recovery program helping under-resourced women and families reach housing and financial stability.

Wilson County Lebanon, Mt. Juliet

Food

Wilson County Help Center

Food pantry serving low-income Wilson County residents, plus clothing and referral assistance.

Food

Mt. Juliet Help Center

Emergency food assistance and referrals for Mt. Juliet / West Wilson County residents.

Food

Joseph's Storehouse Food Ministry

Free food distribution for qualified Wilson County families, on the last weekend of each month.

Women / DV Shelter

HomeSafe — Wilson County

Risk assessment, emergency shelter, counseling, court advocacy, and case management for domestic violence and sexual abuse survivors. Same organization serves Sumner and Robertson counties too, sharing one 24/7 hotline.

Sumner County Gallatin, Hendersonville

Food

Feed Sumner Food Bank & Ministry

Monthly food distribution, at-home deliveries, and a client-choice pantry serving over 500 families a month.

Food + Financial Assistance

Gallatin CARES

Weekly food pantry plus short-term economic relief for Gallatin and Sumner County residents facing hardship.

Food

The Sumner Center (at NorthField Church)

Food pantry (one box per household monthly) plus sliding-scale counseling services.

Women / DV Shelter

HomeSafe — Sumner County

Emergency shelter, safety planning, counseling, and legal/court advocacy for domestic violence and sexual abuse survivors. Office at 331 S. Water Ave, Gallatin.

Cheatham County Ashland City

Food

MCCAA Emergency Food Pantry — Ashland City

Emergency food pantry for income-eligible Cheatham County households, part of the regional Mid-Cumberland Community Action Agency network.

Women / DV Shelter

Safe Haven Cheatham County — Courtney's House

Domestic violence shelter for women and children; 24-hour crisis line, court advocacy, and support groups. Also serves Davidson, Dickson, Montgomery, and Robertson counties.

Robertson County Springfield

Food

Mid-Cumberland Community Action Agency (MCCAA) — Springfield

Emergency food pantry and rent/utility assistance for income-eligible Robertson County households.

Food

Salvation Army — Springfield

Food, plus help with gas, electric, water, and rent for Robertson County residents.

Women / DV Shelter

HomeSafe — Robertson County

Risk assessment and safety planning, emergency shelter, counseling, and court advocacy for domestic violence and sexual abuse survivors. Spanish-language line available. Office at 719 S. Main St, Suite 106, Springfield.

Dickson County Dickson

Food + Financial Assistance

Dickson County Help Center

Food, clothing, prescription assistance, temporary shelter, and limited financial aid for Dickson County residents on an emergency basis.

Women / DV Shelter

Women Are Safe (WAS)

Local nonprofit providing services to victims of domestic violence in rural Tennessee: emergency shelter, court advocacy, safety planning, and support groups. Serves Dickson, Hickman, Humphreys, Lewis, and Perry counties.

Maury County Columbia, Spring Hill

Food

Harvest Share Food Pantry

Supplemental groceries for individuals and families in Maury County, open weekdays.

Women / DV Shelter

Center of Hope

Professional advocates, therapists, shelter, and court/child advocacy for victims of domestic abuse, sexual assault, and stalking. Serves Maury, Giles, Lawrence, and Wayne counties.

Montgomery County Clarksville

Food + Financial Assistance

Clarksville Area Urban Ministries — Grace Assistance Program

Food pantry plus help with utility bills, prescriptions, and shelter vouchers for families in need. Serves Montgomery, Stewart, Houston, and Cheatham counties.

Women / DV Shelter

Clarksville Area Urban Ministries — SafeHouse

Trauma-informed advocacy and emergency shelter for survivors of domestic violence and their children.

Regional & Statewide Resources

First Stop / Triage

211 Tennessee

Dial 2-1-1 to be connected with a specialist who can route you to the right food, housing, financial, or crisis resource anywhere in Middle Tennessee based on your specific need and location.

Regional Food Bank

Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee

Supplies food pantries and mobile distributions across 46 counties in Middle and West Tennessee, including every county listed above.

DV / Legal Support

Tennessee Coalition to End Domestic & Sexual Violence

Statewide directory of certified domestic violence and sexual assault programs, with legal resources and safety planning guides.

National Hotline

National Domestic Violence Hotline

Free, confidential support 24/7, with can connect you to local shelters and resources anywhere in Tennessee.