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Lebanon Local Assistance Programs

This page lists local organizations in Lebanon, 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 Wilson County, covering housing, family law, public benefits and consumer issues. Its nearest office is in Gallatin. Call before visiting, as help by phone or mail is often possible. The statewide toll-free number is 800-238-1443.1

Food

Wilson County Community Help CenterFood, clothing and emergency help
Websitewilsoncountyhelpcenter.org
Phone615-449-1856
Address203 W High St, Lebanon, TN 37087
HoursHelp desk Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, closed 12:30 PM to 1:05 PM for lunch; thrift store Monday through Saturday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Wilson County Community Help Center provides food, clothing, household goods and help with utilities, prescriptions and fuel for Wilson County residents. Bring a photo ID, Social Security cards for household members and proof of Wilson County residency. Call the help desk first to ask what help is open and what to bring.2

Joseph’s Storehouse Food MinistryFood pantry and monthly distribution
Websiteloaejosephsstorehouse.org
Phone615-453-5777
Address1960 SE Tater Peeler Rd, Lebanon, TN 37090
HoursMonthly distribution on the last Saturday of each month and the Thursday of that week, 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM; emergency food Monday through Thursday, 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM

Joseph’s Storehouse Food Ministry gives free food, paper goods and hygiene products to low-income families in Tennessee. Anyone can receive help once with no ID or application. For ongoing help, bring a valid Tennessee ID and complete an application online or in the office.3

Social services

Mid-Cumberland Community Action Agency, Wilson County Outreach OfficeCommunity action programs
Websitemidcumberland.org
Phone615-742-1113
Address104 Webster Lane, Lebanon, TN 37087
HoursMonday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM

Mid-Cumberland Community Action Agency helps low-income families in Wilson County with energy assistance, weatherization, Head Start and other support. Call to ask about current programs and eligibility.4

HomeSafe, Wilson County OfficeDomestic violence and sexual abuse support
Websitehomesafeinc.org
Phone615-454-8149
Address107 S Greenwood St, Suite D, Lebanon, TN 37087
HoursOffice Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM; helplines 24 hours a day

HomeSafe provides free and confidential help to victims of domestic violence and sexual abuse and their children, including emergency shelter, counseling, support groups and court advocacy. Its Wilson County office is in Lebanon. The Wilson County hotline is 615-444-8955 and the 24-hour helpline is 615-452-4315.5

Data and figures on this page come from the sources and notes below:

Footnotes

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

  2. Wilson County Help Center, Directions. Address and hours are from the org’s own website. Phone is from the org’s own published materials. Call to confirm before visiting. ↩

  3. Joseph’s Storehouse Food Ministry, FAQ’s. Address, phone and distribution schedule are from the org’s own website. ↩

  4. Mid-Cumberland Community Action Agency, Events. Address and phone are from the org’s own website. Hours rest on listings. The agency’s 2026 Community Resource Guide lists a different Lebanon address, 125 South College Street. Call to confirm before visiting. ↩

  5. HomeSafe, Home page. Address, phone and hours rest on listings: WomensLaw.org, Local Programs; Lebanon Wilson County Chamber of Commerce, Civic and Non-Profit Organizations. Call to confirm before visiting. ↩

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  6. Bartlett Local Assistance Programs, Tennessee.
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  8. Clarksville Local Assistance Programs, Tennessee.
  9. Cleveland Local Assistance Programs, Tennessee.
  10. Collierville Local Assistance Programs, Tennessee.

SingleMotherGuide.com is an independent state-by-state reference guide and is not affiliated with any government agency. Program amounts and income limits are compiled from official federal and state sources, which are cited on the page, and are reviewed periodically and updated as those sources change.

The information is provided for general guidance and is not legal or financial advice. The administering agency makes the final determination of eligibility and benefit amounts. To report an error, please contact us.

Figures on this page are compiled from the public sources cited above and may change; refer to the cited sources for the most current information.

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