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Helping Hands: Where to Find Free Meals and Food Support in Maury County

Issue #600

October 31, 2025

In this What’s Up Columbia issue…

☁️ Columbia’s Friday Weather - Cloudy & chance of rain w/ high of 63, low of 42

📰 FeedTN.org Launches to Support Families Affected by Federal Shutdown

📌 Helping Hands: Where to Find Free Meals and Food Support in Maury County

🗓 List of Upcoming Events
 
🎵 This Week’s Live Music

🗓 Know of Some Local Events Not Listed? Send us the Details!

FeedTN.org Launches to Support Families Affected by Federal Shutdown

As the federal government shutdown continues, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee has announced new statewide efforts to support families affected by disruptions in food assistance programs such as SNAP.

A new website, FeedTN.org, has been launched to help Tennesseans find local food resources, volunteer opportunities, and ways to donate. The platform is part of the Governor’s Faith-Based and Community Initiative, which is coordinating with more than 300 nonprofit and faith leaders across all 95 counties to quickly identify needs and direct support where it’s most needed.

While any unused benefits from previous months remain accessible, new payments may be delayed until federal operations resume.

Governor Lee said that state funds cannot be used to replace federal benefits but emphasized that Tennessee is partnering with local nonprofits, faith communities, and food banks to bridge the gap during this period.

Residents can visit FeedTN.org to locate nearby food assistance, make donations, or sign up to volunteer.

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Helping Hands: Where to Find Free Meals and Food Support in Maury County

From Maury County Public Schools post…

We know times can be challenging, and our community is stronger when we support one another. Several local organizations are offering free and nutritious meals for families and individuals in need.

If you or someone you know could use a helping hand, visit these local meal sites and food programs. Let’s continue to care for one another and make sure every table in Maury County has food to share.

Maury County Food Resources

Food Pantries

First United Methodist Church Faithworks
Mt. Pleasant, TN — (931) 379-3520
Food available once a month

Mt. Wesley Akin Church
2013 New Hwy 7, Columbia, TN
3rd Saturday, 10am–12pm

Fischer Park
Port Royal Road, Spring Hill, TN
1st, 3rd, and 4th Monday, 3:30–5:30pm (times may vary, bring your own bag)

Seventh Day Adventist Church
Mooresville Pike, Columbia
3rd Monday each month, 10am–1pm

Berea Church of Christ Food Pantry
746 Bear Creek Pike, Columbia, TN — (931) 381-4056

First Baptist Church
Shegog & Pulaski Hwy., Columbia, TN
Every Tuesday at 3:30pm

Catholic Charities
1501 Hatcher Lane, Columbia, TN — (931) 223-5444

Feed My Sheep Food Pantry (Northside Baptist Church)
127 Theta Pike, Columbia, TN — (931) 388-2504
Open every 4th Wednesday, 10am–12pm — No proof of income required, all welcome

Hampshire Baptist Church
Food giveaway the 2nd Monday of each month

Maury Hills Church
101 Unity Drive, Columbia — (931) 548-6688

Grace Church of the Nazarene
2302 Highland Ave., Columbia — (931) 388-4788

Pleasant Heights Baptist Food Distribution Center
2712 Trotwood Ave., Columbia
Thursday, 10am–12pm

Harvest Share
419 W 9th St, Columbia — (931) 381-4285

The Well
5622 Main St., Spring Hill — (615) 302-9355
Tuesday–Saturday, 9:30am–2pm; Wednesday, 6–8pm

The Well in Mt. Pleasant
700 Main Street, Mt. Pleasant
Monday–Friday, 9:30am–2pm

Meals Provided

The People’s Table – First United Methodist Church Columbia
222 West 7th Street, Columbia
Tuesday, 6:00pm | Friday, 11:30am

Chef’s Table – Destiny Church
Columbia, TN
Saturday, 2–4pm

Blessing Boxes

Craft Memorial United Methodist Church
907 Hatcher Lane

Columbia Ace Hardware
112 James M. Campbell Blvd. S.

Wayman Chapel AME
105 S. Jackson Street, Columbia

Hampshire Baptist Church
4063 Hampshire Pike (under the light pole)

Intersection of Mockingbird & Cherokee Drive, Columbia

Beech Grove Church of Christ
1382 Carter’s Creek Pike, Columbia

Santa Fe Area Blessing Boxes
Located at:

  • The Square

  • Theta Methodist Church

  • Goshen Methodist Church

  • Bethel Community Center

  • Water Valley Church of Christ

First Cumberland Presbyterian Church
504 Florida Ave., Mt. Pleasant

St. Luke United Methodist Church
606 Santa Fe Pike, Columbia

Mt. Pleasant Community Center

New Song Baptist Church
2585 Zion Road

McCains & Pulaski Hwy
Across from Dollar General in Culleoka

Upcoming Local Events

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Friday, October 31st 🎃

Saturday, November 1st ⏰ SET CLOCKS BACK ONE HOUR TONIGHT!

Sunday, November 2nd

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🎵 This Week’s Live Music


Friday, October 31st

Brendan Gentry – Buck & Board, 5–8 PM
The Smithstons – Twisted Copper Brewing Co., 7 PM
South Bound Crows – Fozzy’s Bar & Grill, 8–11 PM

Saturday, November 1st

Halloween Karaoke – McCreary’s Irish Pub & Eatery, 6–10 PM
Fall Series – The Bourbon Gospel, 7:30 PM
Ryan Stevenson – The Mulehouse, 8 PM
MFT – Fozzy’s Bar & Grill, 8–11 PM

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