The Care Center
Food, clothing, and compassionate counseling — free for families in need.
406 Short St
Mon, Wed, Fri · Noon–2pm
931-520-4881stevensstreet.orgFoodClothingUtilities
Community Resources
Help close to home.
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.
Local Organizations
16 listingsHelping Hands of Cookeville
Emergency food, utility, rent, and medical assistance for people in crisis.
421 E Broad St
Mon–Fri · 9am–12pm, 1pm–3pm
931-526-3838pchelpinghands.orgFood· AppointmentClothing· AppointmentUtilities· AppointmentRent· AppointmentGas· AppointmentPrescriptions· Appointment
New Beginnings
Christian church offering worship, community, and monthly food distribution.
775 W. Cemetery Rd
2nd Saturdays · 9–10am
931-651-2461newbeginning.churchFood· Bring ID
First Christian Church
Disciples of Christ congregation with worship, small groups, and outreach.
780 Fairground Ln
Call for appointment
931-526-4241fcc-cookeville.orgFoodRent· AppointmentGas· Appointment
First United Methodist Church
United Methodist congregation sharing grace in downtown Cookeville.
165 E Broad St
Monthly — day varies
931-526-2177cookevillefumc.orgFoodRent· ApplicationGas· Application
1st Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Presbyterian church with worship services and weekly community assistance.
565 E 10th St
Tue · 1pm–3pm
931-526-6585cookevillecpchurch.orgFoodRent· Call first
Living Hope Church
Spirit-filled church revealing God's goodness through worship and teaching.
1020 E. Spring St
Tue · 12:00–1:45pm
931-520-8812livinghopeonline.comFood
Sycamore Church of Christ
Church of Christ congregation focused on evangelism and community impact.
1144 Crescent Dr
Wed · 9:30–11:30am
931-526-5427sycamorecoc.comFoodPrescriptions· Putnam Co. only
Willow Avenue Church of Christ
Church of Christ congregation striving to follow Jesus daily.
1150 S Willow Ave
Mon–Fri · 8am–2:30pm (Photo ID required)
931-432-2333willowavechurchofchrist.comFoodPrescriptions· Putnam Co.
Collegeside Church of Christ
Church of Christ with strong TTU campus ministry and Bible study programs.
9th and Jefferson
Wed · 4pm–6pm (Photo ID required)
931-526-2661collegeside.orgFood
Life Church
Multi-campus church; Cookeville is its first and largest location.
2223 N Washington
Tue & Thu · 9am–11am
931-526-6900livelife.churchFoodRent· By appt only
Bangham Heights Baptist Church
Southern Baptist church located just outside Cookeville on Hilham Hwy.
5961 Hilham Rd
1st & 3rd Thursdays · 4pm–6pm
931-528-8885banghamheightsbaptistchurch.comFood
Westview Baptist Church
Southern Baptist church with community outreach in northwest Cookeville.
427 Laurel Ave
1st & 3rd of month · 11am–1pm
931-526-7220westviewcookeville.orgFoodClothing
St Thomas Outreach Program
Catholic parish ministry providing emergency rent, mortgage, and utility help.
421 N Washington
Call and leave message for appointment
931-372-1368stacookeville.orgRent· Appointment
First Presbyterian
Inclusive Presbyterian church focused on worship, service, and community.
20 N Dixie Ave
Tue · 9am–11am
931-526-4424firstprescookeville.orgFood· $25 voucherClothingUtilities· $25
Furnished By Faith
Local ministry providing donated furniture to families in need.
Call for appointment
931-644-5888Furniture
Additional services
Housing, healthcare, recovery, veterans support, transportation, and more.
Highlands Residential Services
Public housing authority managing affordable units across the region.
235 W Jackson
931-526-9793highlandsrs.comCookeville Rescue Mission
Christ-centered emergency shelter and long-term recovery for the homeless.
1331 S Jefferson
931-528-5819cookevillerescuemission.orgHomeless Services / PATH Program
Connects homeless individuals with mental health and outreach services.
931-432-4123volunteerbehavioralhealth.orgCookeville Pregnancy Center
Free, confidential pregnancy tests, ultrasounds, and STI testing.
714 N. Dixie
931-526-5525cookevillecpc.orgHabitat for Humanity
Builds and repairs affordable homes for low-income Putnam County families.
711 E 15th St
931-528-1711putnamhabitat.orgBradford Health for Addictions
Drug and alcohol addiction treatment and rehabilitation services.
931-528-6803bradfordhealth.comAdult Protective Services
Investigates abuse, neglect, and exploitation of vulnerable adults.
1-888-277-8366tn.govSober Living Svcs LLC
Sober living and recovery housing for individuals in Smithville.
115 W. Market, Smithville TN
615-785-6805Human Services (DHS)
SNAP, TANF, childcare, and other state social services.
1000 England
931-528-7487tn.govPutnam Co. Health Dept
Local public health services for Putnam County residents.
701 County Service Rd
931-528-2531putnamcountytnhealthdept.comUCHRA
Human services agency serving 14 Upper Cumberland counties.
580 S Jefferson
931-528-1127uchra.orgUCARTS (rides)
Affordable public transit and door-to-door rides across the region.
586 S Jefferson
931-372-8000ucpublictransit.comM.A.S.H.
Helps homeless veterans achieve and maintain permanent housing.
Housing for low-income Veterans · 1200 S Willow
931-432-7847volunteerbehavioralhealth.orgBaxter Medical Clinic
Family primary care for all ages, including uninsured patients.
319 Broad St · M, T, Th 8–4 · Wed 8–noon (by appt)
931-858-2116cookevillemed.comGenesis House
Shelter and support for domestic violence and sexual assault survivors.
Emergency shelter for victims of domestic & sexual abuse / food / clothing
931-526-5197genesishouseinc.comRestoring Hope
Community outreach in Baxter connecting people to local help.
7311 Baxter Rd, Baxter · Household items
931-239-3040restoringoneshope.comHabitat ReStore
Resale store selling donated materials to fund Habitat builds.
931-528-1709uchabitat.orgFamily Justice Center
Multi-agency hub for legal, advocacy, and support for abuse survivors.
24-hr Crisis line: 931-526-5197 / 800-707-5197
931-528-1512ucfamilyjusticecenter.orgSalvation Army Cookeville
Emergency food, shelter, utility assistance, and disaster relief.
931-520-1654salvationarmyusa.orgUpper Cumberland Development District
Regional planning agency for economic and community development.
931-432-4111ucdd.orgCatholic Charities
Social services for low-income families, immigrants, and crisis support.
615-982-5666cctenn.orgUC Recovery — James Gribble
Regional network coordinating substance use disorder care.
931-303-7590uchra.orgRestored — James Patton
Christ-centered addiction recovery ministry for freedom and healing.
931-261-8947reslife.org"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."
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