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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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Addiction

Abuse

Other Support

Food

26 listings

Baxter Senior Center

Hot lunch served daily.

101 Elmore Town Rd, Baxter
Mon–Fri · Hot lunch at noon
931-858-5657
Hot meals

Catholic Charities of Putnam

Food pantry.

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

Food pantry and weekly hot lunch.

186 S Walnut Ave, Cookeville
Tue & Thu food pantry · Fri 11:30am hot lunch
931-526-9318
FoodHot meals

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
931-284-4802facebook.com
FoodMedical

First Presbyterian Church

Food pantry and Saturday hot breakfast.

20 N Dixie Ave, Cookeville
Tue–Thu 8:30am–2:30pm pantry · Sat 10am–12pm hot breakfast
931-526-4424firstprescookeville.org
FoodHot meals

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.

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

Monterey Food Bank

Needs-based food assistance.

400 W Crawford Rd, Monterey
Tuesdays · 9am–12pm
931-544-2860
Food

Monterey Mission Center

Food pantry.

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

Operation United Hope

Food and meals for veterans and military families.

5725 Hwy 111 Unit 3, Cookeville
Mon–Tue · 10am–4pm
931-303-1900
FoodHot meals

Recovery Kitchen

Meal delivery for the unsheltered.

255 Kacie Ave, Cookeville
Contact required
931-284-2501
Hot meals

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

Clothing & Household Items

10 listings

Cookeville Senior Center

Thrift store items $1 or less.

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

Help Center

Thrift store and food pantry.

21 N Main St Ste 105, Sparta
Mon–Fri 1–4pm · Sat 9am–12pm
931-836-2329
ThriftFood

Operation United Hope

Clothing and household items for veterans and military families.

5725 Hwy 111 Unit 3, 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.

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

Financial Assistance

13 listings

Catholic Charities of Putnam

Financial assistance for families on government assistance.

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

Helping Hands of Cookeville

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.

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

The Care Center

Up to $50 financial assistance once a year.

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
931-476-4068

Connie Vlassic

ucdd.org
Financial Assist

UCHRA

Regional human services agency serving the Upper Cumberland.

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

Jordan Herald

uchra.org
Financial Assist

Veterans Affairs

Local VA benefits assistance.

Mon–Fri · 8am–4:30pm
629-201-1926

Amanda Dobbs

Financial Assist

Shelter

11 listings

Cookeville Community Cares

Outreach ministry of United Church of Cookeville.

502 Gould Dr, Cookeville
931-644-2828
Shelter

Habitat for Humanity

Builds and repairs affordable homes for low-income Putnam County families.

711 E 15th St, Cookeville
931-528-1711putnamhabitat.org
Housing

Highlands Residential Services

Public housing authority managing affordable units.

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

Homeless Advocacy for Rural TN (HART)

1104 England Dr, Cookeville
Mon–Fri · 8am–4pm
931-484-3207

Vivian Walker

Shelter

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.

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

Transportation

5 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

UCHRA Transportation

1104 England Dr, Cookeville
Mon–Fri · 8am–4pm
833-828-7477
Rides

Medical & Mental Health

12 listings

Baxter Medical Clinic

Family primary care for all ages, including uninsured patients.

319 Broad St, Baxter
Mon, Tue, Thu 8am–4pm · Wed 8am–noon (by appointment)
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 Center

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

714 N Dixie Ave, Cookeville
931-526-5525cookevillecpc.org
Medical

Cookeville Regional Charitable Foundation

Help for those facing disease, sickness, or injury.

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

John Bell

Medical

Do Unto Others (DUO) Mobile Mission

Free health, dental, and optometry services.

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

Freedom Ministries

Christian ministry focused on outreach and recovery support.

931-265-1253
Recovery

UC Recovery

Regional network coordinating substance use disorder care.

931-303-7590

James Gribble

uchra.org
Recovery

Willow House Direct Medical

Urgent and chronic medical care — no insurance required.

24/7
931-651-7927

Blake Huddleston, PA-C

Medical

Hygiene

2 listings

Catholic Charities of Putnam

Hygiene and baby items.

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

First Baptist Church Cookeville

Laundromat vouchers.

18 S Walnut Ave, Cookeville
1st Tuesdays · 4–7pm
931-526-7108
Vouchers

Pet Services

1 listings

Skill Building

3 listings

Catholic Charities of Putnam

Skill-building and support programs.

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.

849 N Jefferson Ave, Cookeville
Mon–Fri · 8:30am–3pm
931-221-2913facebook.com
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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