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Murfreesboro Local Assistance Programs

This page lists local organizations in Murfreesboro, 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 CumberlandsFree civil legal assistance
Websitelas.org 
Phone615-890-0905
Address526 North Walnut Street, Murfreesboro, TN 37130
HoursMonday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

The Legal Aid Society Murfreesboro office provides free civil legal help to income-eligible residents of Rutherford and Cannon counties. Call before visiting, as appointments are required and help by phone or mail may be possible.1

Food

Nourish Food BankFree groceries and personal care items
Websitenourishfoodbanks.org 
Phone615-203-3963
Address1809 Memorial Blvd, Murfreesboro, TN 37129
HoursMonday through Wednesday, 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM; Thursday, 3:30 PM to 7:30 PM

Nourish Food Bank provides free groceries, plus hygiene, cleaning and infant products when available. Everyone is welcome, and visitors complete a short intake before receiving food.2

Social services

Greenhouse MinistriesFood, clothing, classes and peer support
Websitegreenhousemin.org 
Phone615-494-0499
Address307 S Academy St, Murfreesboro, TN 37130
HoursTuesday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Greenhouse Ministries helps people meet immediate needs with food, clothing, toiletries and furniture through its Springhouse, and offers free classes in cooking, budgeting, sewing and other basic skills. Clients are never asked income questions, and services are not based on employment status or religious views.3

The Salvation Army MurfreesboroEmergency shelter and basic needs help
Websitesalvationarmymurfreesboro.org 
Phone615-895-7071
Address1137 W Main St, Murfreesboro, TN 37129
HoursMonday through Thursday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM; Friday, 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM

The Salvation Army Murfreesboro runs the Center of Hope, with emergency shelter and long-term supportive housing, plus a daily community meal and help with food, clothing and other basic needs.4

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

Footnotes

  1. Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee and the Cumberlands, Murfreesboro Office Area . ↩

  2. Nourish Food Bank, Home page . ↩

  3. Greenhouse Ministries, What We Do  and Contact . ↩

  4. The Salvation Army, Murfreesboro  and About Us . ↩

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