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.
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Current efforts in Nashville include:
Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee: emergency food distribution and mobile pantries: Hunger Can’t Wait.
Open Table Nashville: outreach and connection to Food Boxes/Pantries and meals
YWCA Nashville & Middle Tennessee:family support and community care.
As more nonprofits and organizations share their plans, we will keep this space updated with new ways to connect, support, and give.
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Give: Your support today helps us keep fresh ingredients moving where they are needed most. Every dollar helps turn recovered food into hot, healthy meals.
➜ [Donate here]Volunteer: From meal preparation to garden work to food distribution, your time makes a difference.
➜[Volunteer]Share: Tell others about the need. A simple post or conversation can connect someone to a meal or a way to help.
If you or someone you know is affected by the loss of SNAP benefits, please visit thenashvillefoodproject.org/together for updates, community resources, and ways to get involved.
This city has weathered hard seasons before. Each time, Nashville has shown that compassion is stronger than crisis. Together, we will show once again that care always finds its way to the table.
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Healing Minds and Souls: 500 weekly community meals and medically tailored meal boxes to families and seniors across the 37208 zip code
We hold fast to a simple belief: there is enough. When we work together, we can make sure that good food continues to find its way to every table.
Each and every contribution makes a big impact.