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A directory of local partners across Cookeville and Putnam County offering food, clothing, utilities, rent, prescription, and furniture help. Can't find what you need? Come see us — we'll help you find it.

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These hotlines are free and available to anyone.

Addiction

Abuse

Other Support

  • Volunteer Behavioral Health 24/7 Crisis Line: Call 800-704-2651
  • CDC-INFO (HIV questions, weekdays): Call 800-232-4636
  • Poison Help: Call 1-800-222-1222
  • Self-injury information (S.A.F.E. Alternatives): Call 800-366-8288
  • Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call 988; or Text 988
  • Veterans Crisis Line: Call 988, then press 1; or Text 838255
  • Boys Town National Hotline (children, teens, and parents): Call 800-448-3000; or Text VOICE to 20121 Available 24/7.

Support Groups (not crisis lines)

  • GriefShare (find a grief support group): Call 800-395-5755 Mon–Fri, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Eastern. Not a 24-hour crisis line. Website

Food

23 listings

Catholic Charities of Putnam

Food pantry.

Please call before traveling — schedule or eligibility not yet confirmed.

421 N Washington Ave, Cookeville
Mon–Fri · 8am–4pm
615-982-5666cctenn.org
Food

Choice Health Network

Food cards and support for those living with or affected by HIV/AIDS.

225 N Willow Ave, Cookeville
Mon–Fri · 8am–4pm
931-400-2007
Food cards

Cookeville Senior Center

Weekday lunch ($3).

186 S Walnut Ave, Cookeville
Mon–Fri · lunch at noon
931-526-9318
FoodHot meals

First Cumberland Presbyterian Church

Food cards and fresh produce.

Please call before traveling — schedule or eligibility not yet confirmed.

565 E 10th St, Cookeville
Tuesdays · 1–3pm
931-526-6585cookevillecpchurch.org
Food cardsProduce

Do Unto Others (DUO) Mobile Mission

Free food truck plus free health, dental, and optometry services and haircuts for all ages.

2223 N Washington Ave, Cookeville
Schedule varies
931-284-4802duomobilemission.com
FoodMedical

First Presbyterian Church

Self-serve food pantry, restocked twice a week. Occasional Saturday “Giving Griddle” brunch — call for dates.

20 N Dixie Ave, Cookeville
Office Tue–Thu · 9am–3pm
931-526-4424firstprescookeville.org
FoodHot meals

First United Methodist Church

Monthly food pantry.

Please call before traveling — schedule or eligibility not yet confirmed.

165 E Broad St, Cookeville
One Tuesday a month · 2–6pm
931-526-2177cookevillefumc.org
Food

Food to the Rescue

Food boxes for school-age kids.

School breaks and holidays
931-510-0471
Food

Jefferson Ave Church of Christ

Food bags.

Please call before traveling — schedule or eligibility not yet confirmed.

521 S Jefferson Ave, Cookeville
Mondays · 1–4pm
931-526-4605
Food

Life Church

Food bag twice a year.

Please call before traveling — schedule or eligibility not yet confirmed.

2223 N Washington Ave, Cookeville
Mon–Thu · 1:30–4:40pm
931-526-6900livelife.church
Food

Living Hope Church

Food pantry and vouchers.

Please call before traveling — schedule or eligibility not yet confirmed.

1020 E Spring St, Cookeville
Tuesdays · 12–1:45pm
931-520-8812livinghopeonline.com
FoodVouchers

Monterey Mission Center

Food pantry.

Please call before traveling — schedule or eligibility not yet confirmed.

315 E Peter Ave, Monterey
2nd Fridays & 4th Saturdays · 10am–12pm
833-315-4673
Food

New Beginnings

Food pantry — bring ID.

Please call before traveling — schedule or eligibility not yet confirmed.

775 W Cemetery Rd, Cookeville
2nd Saturdays · 9–10am
931-651-2461newbeginning.church
Food

Operation United Hope

Food and meals for veterans and military families.

5725 Hwy 111, Suite 7, Cookeville
Mon–Tue · 10am–4pm
931-303-1900
FoodHot meals

Salvation Army Cookeville

Emergency food, shelter, utility assistance, and disaster relief.

Please call before traveling — schedule or eligibility not yet confirmed.

931-520-1654salvationarmyusa.org
Food

The Care Center

Food, clothing, and compassionate counseling — free for families in need.

406 Short St, Cookeville
Mon, Wed, Fri · 12–2pm
931-520-4881stevensstreet.org
FoodClothing

Sycamore Church of Christ

Food boxes.

Please call before traveling — schedule or eligibility not yet confirmed.

1144 Crescent Dr, Cookeville
Wednesdays · 9:30–11:30am
931-526-5427sycamorecoc.com
Food

West View Baptist Church

Food pantry.

Please call before traveling — schedule or eligibility not yet confirmed.

427 Laurel Ave, Cookeville
1st & 3rd Mondays · 11am–1pm
931-526-7220westviewcookeville.org
Food

Willow Avenue Church of Christ

One food box every three months.

Please call before traveling — schedule or eligibility not yet confirmed.

1150 S Willow Ave, Cookeville
Thursdays · 8:30–10am
931-432-2333willowavechurchofchrist.com
Food

Clothing & Household Items

9 listings

Cookeville Senior Center

Thrift store items $1 or less.

186 S Walnut Ave, Cookeville
Mon–Fri · 9am–3pm
931-526-9318
Thrift

Operation United Hope

Clothing and household items for veterans and military families.

5725 Hwy 111, Suite 7, Cookeville
Mon–Tue · 10am–4pm
931-303-1900
ClothingHousehold

Sleep in Heavenly Peace

Builds and delivers free beds for local kids ages 3–17 who don't have one.

601 Rich Froning Way, Cookeville
Application required
shpbeds.org
Beds

Upper Cumberland Foster Closet

Clothing and supplies for local foster families.

Please call before traveling — schedule or eligibility not yet confirmed.

259 S Willow Ave, Cookeville
Thu 12–3pm · Sat 10am–1pm
931-240-3448
Clothing

West View Baptist Church

Clothing.

Please call before traveling — schedule or eligibility not yet confirmed.

427 Laurel Ave, Cookeville
1st & 3rd Mondays · 11am–1pm
931-526-7220westviewcookeville.org
Clothing

Financial Assistance

12 listings

Catholic Charities of Putnam

Financial assistance for families on government assistance.

Please call before traveling — schedule or eligibility not yet confirmed.

421 N Washington Ave, Cookeville
Mon–Fri · 8am–4pm
615-982-5666cctenn.org
Financial Assist

First Cumberland Presbyterian Church

Rent assistance — call first.

Please call before traveling — schedule or eligibility not yet confirmed.

565 E 10th St, Cookeville
Tuesdays · 1–3pm
931-526-6585cookevillecpchurch.org
Rent

First United Methodist Church

Rent assistance by application.

Please call before traveling — schedule or eligibility not yet confirmed.

165 E Broad St, Cookeville
One Tuesday a month · 2–6pm
931-526-2177cookevillefumc.org
Rent

Helping Hands of Putnam County

Emergency food, utility, rent, gas, and prescription assistance. Appointment required and must qualify.

421 E Broad St, Cookeville
Mon–Fri · 9am–12pm, 1–3pm
931-526-3838pchelpinghands.org
UtilitiesRentGasPrescriptions

Human Services (DHS)

SNAP, TANF, childcare, and other state social services.

Please call before traveling — schedule or eligibility not yet confirmed.

1000 England Dr, Cookeville
931-528-7487tn.gov
Financial Assist

The Care Center

Up to $50 per household each year — bring your utility bill.

406 Short St, Cookeville
Mon, Wed, Fri · 12–2pm
931-520-4881stevensstreet.org
Financial Assist

TN Housing Development Agency

Rental and housing assistance programs — criteria vary.

502 Deaderick St, Nashville
Mon–Fri · 8am–4:30pm
615-815-2030
Rent

Upper Cumberland Development District

Services for aging and disabled residents.

1104 England Dr, Cookeville
Mon–Fri · 8am–4:30pm
931-432-4111ucdd.org
Financial Assist

UCHRA

Regional human services agency serving the Upper Cumberland.

580 S Jefferson Ave, Cookeville
Mon–Fri · 8am–4:30pm
931-528-1127uchra.org
Financial Assist

Genesis House

Financial and other support for survivors of domestic and sexual violence.

Please call before traveling — schedule or eligibility not yet confirmed.

225 N Willow Ave, Cookeville
Mon–Fri · 8am–4:30pm
931-525-1637genesishouseinc.com
Financial Assist

Shelter

9 listings

Genesis House

Emergency shelter for survivors of domestic and sexual violence.

Please call before traveling — schedule or eligibility not yet confirmed.

225 N Willow Ave, Cookeville
Mon–Fri · 8am–4:30pm
931-525-1637genesishouseinc.com
Shelter

Upper Cumberland Habitat for Humanity

Builds and repairs affordable homes with low-income families in Putnam, Overton, DeKalb, and White counties.

1546 E Spring St, Suite B, Cookeville
931-528-1711uchabitat.org
Housing

Habitat ReStore

Resale store selling donated materials to fund Habitat builds.

Mon–Sat · 10am–6pm
931-528-1709uchabitat.org
Household

Highlands Residential Services

Public housing authority managing affordable units.

235 W Jackson, Cookeville
931-526-9793highlandsrs.com
Housing

Seeds of Hope of TN

239 King St, Sparta
Nightly · 5:30–6pm check-in
931-256-8023
Shelter

Sober Living Svcs LLC

Sober living and recovery housing.

Please call before traveling — schedule or eligibility not yet confirmed.

115 W Market St, Smithville
615-785-6805
Housing

Transportation

4 listings

Choice Health Network

Transportation for HIV/AIDS clients.

225 N Willow Ave, Cookeville
Mon–Fri · 8am–4pm
931-400-2007
Rides

Cookeville Senior Center

Transportation for seniors.

186 S Walnut Ave, Cookeville
Mon–Fri · 9am–3pm
931-526-9318
Rides

Ride Upper Cumberland (formerly UCARTS)

UCHRA's public transit service (previously listed here separately as UCHRA Transportation). Affordable public rides and door-to-door service — call to schedule.

580 S Jefferson Ave, Suite B, Cookeville
833-828-7477ucpublictransit.com
Rides

Medical & Mental Health

11 listings

Baxter Medical Clinic

Family primary care for all ages.

Please call before traveling — schedule or eligibility not yet confirmed.

319 Broad St, Baxter
Mon–Fri · 8am–5pm
931-858-2116cookevillemed.com
Medical

Choice Health Network

Medical care for those living with HIV/AIDS.

225 N Willow Ave, Cookeville
Mon–Fri · 8am–4pm
931-400-2007
Medical

Cookeville Pregnancy Clinic

Free, confidential pregnancy tests, ultrasounds, and STI testing.

714 North Dixie Avenue, Cookeville, TN 38501
931-526-5525

Call first — clinic website currently unavailable

Medical

Cookeville Regional Charitable Foundation

Help for patients facing disease, sickness, or injury. Requests are sent by a doctor’s office, case manager, or other provider on the patient’s behalf.

127 N Oak Ave, Cookeville
Mon–Fri · 8am–4:30pm
931-783-2003cookevilleregionalcharity.org
Medical

Do Unto Others (DUO) Mobile Mission

Free health, dental, and optometry services.

2223 N Washington Ave, Cookeville
Schedule varies
931-284-4802duomobilemission.com
MedicalDental

Restored

Christ-centered addiction recovery ministry.

Please call before traveling — schedule or eligibility not yet confirmed.

931-261-8947reslife.org
Recovery

Willow House Direct Medical

Urgent and chronic medical care — no insurance required.

Please call before traveling — schedule or eligibility not yet confirmed.

willowhousedirectmed.com
Medical

Hygiene

2 listings

Catholic Charities of Putnam

Hygiene and baby items.

Please call before traveling — schedule or eligibility not yet confirmed.

421 N Washington Ave, Cookeville
Mon–Fri · 8am–4pm
615-982-5666cctenn.org
Hygiene

First Baptist Church Cookeville

Laundry of Love: free laundry and a meal at Handymart Laundromat.

18 S Walnut Ave, Cookeville
1st Tuesdays · 4–6pm
931-526-7108
Laundry

Pet Services

1 listings

Skill Building

3 listings

Catholic Charities of Putnam

Skill-building and support programs.

Please call before traveling — schedule or eligibility not yet confirmed.

421 N Washington Ave, Cookeville
Mon–Fri · 8am–4pm
615-982-5666cctenn.org
Skills

El Puente Centro Hispano

Hispanic community resource and skill-building center.

Please call before traveling — schedule or eligibility not yet confirmed.

849 N Jefferson Ave, Cookeville
Mon–Fri · 8:30am–3pm
931-221-2913elpuentecookeville.org
Skills
"For we do not have a high priest who is unable to empathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are — yet He did not sin. Let us then approach God's throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need."
Hebrews 4:15–16

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