As Nashville continues to feel the impact of Winter Storm Fern, we’re rounding up food and warming shelter information, as well as ways to get and give help. We will continue to update this page with the newest information and resources as we hear about them. Email us with more tips.
Financial and Other Assistance
- Metro Nashville has set up a FAQ with resources at Nashville.gov.
- If you or someone you know is facing eviction or mortgage foreclosure due to the storm, or missed an eviction court date, please visit las.org/evictionhelp or call 833-837-HOME (4663). If you have an upcoming court date, do not skip it. Your chance at getting help from the Eviction Right To Counsel program dramatically increases if you show up — look for the blue table. If you need to check your court date or the status of your case, call the General Sessions Court Clerk at 615-862-5195.
- TEMA is encouraging residents to self-report damage to their homes by filling out this survey. This will help officials identify potential needs.
- Nashville Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (VOAD) has opened their needs tracker at nashvilleresponds.com. Fill out the form if you need any form of support, and you will be contacted directly when resources become available.
- Call the United Way hotline at 211 for food, shelter, warming center information, and other local assistance.
- The Nashville Convention and Visitors Corp has set up a central database of local hotels offering discounts to Nashville residents, as well as their availability. Visit the database here, or call the CVC at 615-259-4700 for help.
- VRBO is offering discounted stays in their local properties.
- ACM Lifting Lives is providing support to country music industry professionals.
- Those concerned about eviction can call 833-837-HOME (4663) or visit Stand Up Nashville to learn more.
- For assistance with damage or debris, call the Crisis Clean Up Hotline at 844-965-1386. They are also seeking volunteers.
- Trash pickup is resuming where possible on Jan. 30. Here is the makeup schedule for missed pickups.
- Metro Waste Services has also opened emergency trash drop-off sites.
- Metro Water has posted guidelines to keep pipes safe. If you see a leak or water main break, call them at 615-862-4600.
- FiftyForward has a new resource line for seniors seeking assistance. Call 844-502-6387.
- Both Root Nashville and Nashville Tree Conservation Corps have posted guidelines on winter storm tree damage, safety, and recovery.
- A multi-lingual winter storm resource guide is available at groundtruthnashville.org.
Ways To Help
- Donate to the United Way and Community Foundation Winter Storm Recovery Fund, and sign up to volunteer.
- The Nashville Predators have set up a page on their website listing multiple funds and organizations that need donations in the wake of the storm.
- Volunteer with or donate to Open Table Nashville to help our unhoused neighbors.
- The Nashville Food Project has opened its volunteer sign-up for February.
- Contact CM Emily Benedict to volunteer for wellness checks on our elderly neighbors in East Nashville
- The Nashville Community Fridge is in urgent need of food to meet demand.
- Sign up to volunteer or bring a meal to the Allsorts Lobby.
- The Equity Alliance has been seeking volunteers to help with wellness phone banking and food distribution in North Nashville.
- The Tennessee Immigrant and Refugee Rights Coalition is seeking volunteers for wellness phone banking.
- MNPS District 4 is seeking volunteers for wellness check phone banking.
- Donate unused supplies (gloves, hand warmers, diapers, etc.) to the Community Resource Center. Their list of requested supplies is here.
- Second Harvest is requesting volunteers to help sort and pack food via their volunteer hub.
- NewsChannel 5 has launched a Winter Storm Relief Fund.
- As always, Hands On Nashville has multiple opportunities to volunteer across our city, during this disaster and beyond.
- The Southeast Community Center, Bellevue Community Center, and Madison Community Center are serving as warming shelters, and provide food and bedding. Call 615-401-1712 if you need transportation.
- All Metro Nashville fire stations and most police precincts are also serving as warming shelters during the day.
- Pets are welcome at these Metro Nashville shelters.
- Here’s a list of more shelters in Middle Tennessee.
- The Office of Homeless Services has several shelters open for our unhoused neighbors.
- Metro Parks and Greenways are still facing significant closures due to storm damage. Get the latest updates here.
Food Resources in Nashville
- If you receive SNAP benefits and lost power, apply for replacement SNAP funds. The deadline has been extended to Feb. 23.
- Conexión Américas is also hosting regular food distributions, keep an eye on their Instagram. They are also seeking volunteers for the events.
- Second Harvest has resumed mobile food distributions. Here is a list of upcoming locations.
- Cledis is giving away free bagged meals for kids at both locations, no questions asked. They are also accepting donations.
- Edley’s Bar-B-Cue is giving away free BBQ sandwiches to those who need them until power is restored.
- The Madison Community Co-Op is open daily at 11 a.m. with warm meals and activities. Their Allsorts Lobby opens every evening when temps are below 40 degrees at 5:30 p.m. for shelter and warm meals.
- The East Nashville Care Market offers warm meals and resources. Hours vary.
- Dream Streets operates food banks in several locations seven days a week, and recently started providing delivery.
- Jewish Family Services of Nashville may be able to help those who lost food during a power outage, regardless of faith.
- Keep an eye on our Instagram stories at @CityCastNashville — we are reposting every resource we see!
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