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Hendersonville Local Assistance Programs

This page lists local organizations in Hendersonville, Tennessee that provide free legal help, food and social services. Statewide programs are described on the Tennessee page.

Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee and the Cumberlands, Gallatin OfficeFree civil legal help
Websitelas.org
Phone615-451-1880
Address106 Public Square, Suite 109, Gallatin, TN 37066
HoursMonday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM

Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee and the Cumberlands provides free civil legal help to low-income residents of Sumner County, covering housing, family law, public benefits and consumer issues. Call before visiting, as help by phone or mail is often possible. The statewide toll-free number is 800-238-1443.1

Food

Hendersonville Samaritan AssociationEmergency food pantry and crisis help
Websitetnhsa.org
Phone(615) 824-7105
Address116 Dunn Street, Hendersonville, TN 37075
HoursMonday through Thursday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM; Friday, 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM

The Hendersonville Samaritan Association provides emergency food assistance through its food bank, plus crisis intake, referrals and financial help for qualifying Hendersonville residents. Call for intake before visiting.2

Feed SumnerFood bank and monthly distribution
Websitefeedsumner.org
Phone(615) 348-4470
Address1121 Gregory Drive, Gallatin, TN 37066
HoursFood distribution on the second Saturday of each month, 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM; emergency assistance Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Feed Sumner, a ministry of First Baptist Hendersonville, serves over 500 Sumner County families each month with food distribution, at-home delivery and a client-choice pantry for seniors. Bring an ID or proof of Sumner County residence to a distribution.3

Social services

Mid-Cumberland Community Action AgencyCommunity action programs
Websitemidcumberland.org
Phone615-742-1113
Address657 S. Water Avenue, Gallatin, TN 37066
HoursMonday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM

Mid-Cumberland Community Action Agency helps low-income families in Sumner County with Head Start and early childhood programs, food boxes and other support. Call to ask about current programs and eligibility.4

United Way of Sumner CountyFunding, referrals and 211 call center
Websiteunitedwaysumner.org
Phone(615) 461-8371
Address635 E. Main Street, Suite 1, Hendersonville, TN 37075
HoursCall for hours

United Way of Sumner County funds local partner agencies and runs a 211 call center for Sumner County. Dial 211 for referrals to local help with food, housing, utilities and other needs.5

Sources & notes
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Footnotes

  1. Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee and the Cumberlands, Home page. Address, phone and hours are from the org’s own website. The Gallatin office serves Macon, Smith, Sumner, Trousdale and Wilson counties. ↩

  2. Hendersonville Samaritan Association, Home page. Address and phone are from the org’s own website. Hours rest on a United Way of Sumner County listing: United Way of Sumner County, 2024-2025 Funded Partner Resource List. Call to confirm before visiting. ↩

  3. Feed Sumner, Home page. Address, phone, distribution schedule and emergency assistance hours are from the org’s own website. ↩

  4. Mid-Cumberland Community Action Agency, Home page. Address and phone are from the org’s own website. Hours rest on listings. Call to confirm before visiting. ↩

  5. United Way of Sumner County, Home page and 2024-2025 Funded Partner Resource List. Address and phone are from the partner resource list on the org’s own website. The 211 call center is described on the home page. ↩

  1. Jackson Local Assistance Programs, Tennessee.
  2. Johnson City Local Assistance Programs, Tennessee.
  3. Knoxville Local Assistance Programs, Tennessee.
  4. Memphis Local Assistance Programs, Tennessee.
  5. Murfreesboro Local Assistance Programs, Tennessee.

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