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Great day serving our clients - bags & boxes of Thanksgiving staples + turkeys! & thanks to our “fowl” friends “Shoofly”, “PuddinPie” & “Buttercup” for stopping by.
November 22, 2025 at 9:28 PM
Great day serving our clients - bags & boxes of Thanksgiving staples + turkeys! & thanks to our “fowl” friends “Shoofly”, “PuddinPie” & “Buttercup” for stopping by.
Many seniors, unhoused, & those living in poverty are feeding their pets before themselves. Thanks to our partnership with @SAFPAW we are feeding both! Every Saturday, we provide 300 meals for pet parents while SAFPAW feeds their fur babies. 4,500 meals to-date!
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MORE: www.wkrn.com/news/local-n...
November 14, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Many seniors, unhoused, & those living in poverty are feeding their pets before themselves. Thanks to our partnership with @SAFPAW we are feeding both! Every Saturday, we provide 300 meals for pet parents while SAFPAW feeds their fur babies. 4,500 meals to-date!
MORE: www.wkrn.com/news/local-n...
MORE: www.wkrn.com/news/local-n...
EXTENDED HOURS! Metro employees, we're feeding you again tomorrow (Friday),1pm-6pm. Pull up & pick up in our drive-thru line! Ave 3 min to get packed food box loaded in your car. *Metro ID required or current pay stub if no ID*. 615-862-6432, 3055 Lebanon Pike next to TruFit
November 13, 2025 at 7:01 PM
EXTENDED HOURS! Metro employees, we're feeding you again tomorrow (Friday),1pm-6pm. Pull up & pick up in our drive-thru line! Ave 3 min to get packed food box loaded in your car. *Metro ID required or current pay stub if no ID*. 615-862-6432, 3055 Lebanon Pike next to TruFit
Nov. 2024 we launched our Food Pop Up program, addressing food insecurity in Nashville. “We are grateful that SNAP benefits will resume but food insecurity existed prior to that. We'll continue high priority food giveaways for Nashville." - MSS Exec. Dir. Pratt
November 13, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Nov. 2024 we launched our Food Pop Up program, addressing food insecurity in Nashville. “We are grateful that SNAP benefits will resume but food insecurity existed prior to that. We'll continue high priority food giveaways for Nashville." - MSS Exec. Dir. Pratt
Dear Nashville: It was our honor to serve you and feed you today. Thank you for letting us stand in the gap & hold your hand. #HopeAndHelp
November 8, 2025 at 10:47 PM
Dear Nashville: It was our honor to serve you and feed you today. Thank you for letting us stand in the gap & hold your hand. #HopeAndHelp
We’re live at @92QNashville this morning talking #SNAP - resources, help, & what’s next. Taking your questions and comments. 615-737-9292
November 5, 2025 at 2:05 PM
We’re live at @92QNashville this morning talking #SNAP - resources, help, & what’s next. Taking your questions and comments. 615-737-9292
THIS SATURDAY: FREE food | FREE coats for kid | FREE rides home if you walk to or are dropped off. Nov.8, 8am, Greater St. John M.B. Church. First come, first served! #HopeAndHelp #FoodAccess
November 4, 2025 at 5:15 PM
THIS SATURDAY: FREE food | FREE coats for kid | FREE rides home if you walk to or are dropped off. Nov.8, 8am, Greater St. John M.B. Church. First come, first served! #HopeAndHelp #FoodAccess
FOOD RESOURCE GUIDE: We've put it all in one place for you so you don't have to call & ask around. See where to get food & how to help across MidTN. We're updating this as more comes available. Know someone we need to add? Tag below. #HopeAndHelp #FoodAccess
November 4, 2025 at 1:30 PM
FOOD RESOURCE GUIDE: We've put it all in one place for you so you don't have to call & ask around. See where to get food & how to help across MidTN. We're updating this as more comes available. Know someone we need to add? Tag below. #HopeAndHelp #FoodAccess
ALERT: We have activated our "Food Crisis Rapid Response Plan" due to #SNAP benefits disruption. Here's how we are helping. Additional resources: Nashville.gov/Food & FeedTN.org Call or visit us Mon-Fri, 8am-4:30pm, 615-862-6432, 3055 Lebanon Pike (next to TruFit) #HopeAndHelp #InItTogether
November 1, 2025 at 5:00 PM
ALERT: We have activated our "Food Crisis Rapid Response Plan" due to #SNAP benefits disruption. Here's how we are helping. Additional resources: Nashville.gov/Food & FeedTN.org Call or visit us Mon-Fri, 8am-4:30pm, 615-862-6432, 3055 Lebanon Pike (next to TruFit) #HopeAndHelp #InItTogether
HAPPENING NOW: Our Exec Dir. Renee Pratt standing alongside Mayor Freddie O’Connell & other city leaders, as he announces #Nashvilles response to the anticipated #SNAP disruption - a plan we’ll help execute. #HopeAndHelp
October 31, 2025 at 2:13 PM
HAPPENING NOW: Our Exec Dir. Renee Pratt standing alongside Mayor Freddie O’Connell & other city leaders, as he announces #Nashvilles response to the anticipated #SNAP disruption - a plan we’ll help execute. #HopeAndHelp
With cold weather creeping in, our Home Ambassadors spent the week delivering Emergency Meal boxes to our seniors & disabled clients. Should severe weather hit & we can’t make our daily route, they won’t miss a meal! #HopeAndHelp
October 24, 2025 at 3:12 PM
With cold weather creeping in, our Home Ambassadors spent the week delivering Emergency Meal boxes to our seniors & disabled clients. Should severe weather hit & we can’t make our daily route, they won’t miss a meal! #HopeAndHelp
With cold weather creeping in, our Home Ambassadors spent the week delivering Emergency Meal boxes to our seniors & disabled clients. Should severe weather hit & we can’t make our daily route, they won’t miss a meal! #HopeAndHelp
October 24, 2025 at 2:14 PM
With cold weather creeping in, our Home Ambassadors spent the week delivering Emergency Meal boxes to our seniors & disabled clients. Should severe weather hit & we can’t make our daily route, they won’t miss a meal! #HopeAndHelp
SENIORS & DISABLED ONLY: Hurry & book your reservations for food box delivery, Nov.8. Slots going fast. 615-880-1606. #HopeAndHelp
October 23, 2025 at 3:53 PM
SENIORS & DISABLED ONLY: Hurry & book your reservations for food box delivery, Nov.8. Slots going fast. 615-880-1606. #HopeAndHelp
No job - no problem. Don't know where to start - also not a problem. Our dedicated staff is ready to help you get the financial freedom you've been wanting.
Enroll in our Workforce Readiness program: 615.862.6432 | www.Nashville.gov/Social-Services
WATCH: vimeo.com/1095676518?f...
Enroll in our Workforce Readiness program: 615.862.6432 | www.Nashville.gov/Social-Services
WATCH: vimeo.com/1095676518?f...
October 22, 2025 at 4:41 PM
No job - no problem. Don't know where to start - also not a problem. Our dedicated staff is ready to help you get the financial freedom you've been wanting.
Enroll in our Workforce Readiness program: 615.862.6432 | www.Nashville.gov/Social-Services
WATCH: vimeo.com/1095676518?f...
Enroll in our Workforce Readiness program: 615.862.6432 | www.Nashville.gov/Social-Services
WATCH: vimeo.com/1095676518?f...
UPDATE: Since launching our Workforce Development services, we're proud of the progress we're making, getting folks ready for the workforce & placing them in jobs. Retiree, senior, criminal background? We can help you too! 615.862.6432 | Nashville.gov/Social-Services to enroll. #HopeAndHelp
October 22, 2025 at 7:33 AM
UPDATE: Since launching our Workforce Development services, we're proud of the progress we're making, getting folks ready for the workforce & placing them in jobs. Retiree, senior, criminal background? We can help you too! 615.862.6432 | Nashville.gov/Social-Services to enroll. #HopeAndHelp
If shutdown continues, #SNAP recipients are in danger of not receiving benefits in November. But we still plan to feed you! See you November 8 at 8am, Greater St. John M.B. Church. #HopeAndHelp
FULL STORY: www.cnn.com/2025/10/18/p...
FULL STORY: www.cnn.com/2025/10/18/p...
October 20, 2025 at 1:12 PM
If shutdown continues, #SNAP recipients are in danger of not receiving benefits in November. But we still plan to feed you! See you November 8 at 8am, Greater St. John M.B. Church. #HopeAndHelp
FULL STORY: www.cnn.com/2025/10/18/p...
FULL STORY: www.cnn.com/2025/10/18/p...
“As long as I’m the director of Metro Social Services and run the largest Meals on Wheels program in the city, people will not go hungry, even if the federal government stops.” - Renee Pratt, MSS executive director.
FULL STORY: www.newschannel5.com/news/metro-s...
FULL STORY: www.newschannel5.com/news/metro-s...
October 19, 2025 at 3:31 PM
“As long as I’m the director of Metro Social Services and run the largest Meals on Wheels program in the city, people will not go hungry, even if the federal government stops.” - Renee Pratt, MSS executive director.
FULL STORY: www.newschannel5.com/news/metro-s...
FULL STORY: www.newschannel5.com/news/metro-s...
Hurry! Seniors & disabled w/out transportation, reserve your free food box delivery for our Nov. 8 food giveaway in North Nashville. Deadline to reserve is Nov.5. 615-880-1606
October 14, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Hurry! Seniors & disabled w/out transportation, reserve your free food box delivery for our Nov. 8 food giveaway in North Nashville. Deadline to reserve is Nov.5. 615-880-1606
Social work isn't our job. It's our honor! Nashville, thank you for letting us support you in some of your most challenging times. #HopeAndHelp #NationalCustomerServiceWeek
October 10, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Social work isn't our job. It's our honor! Nashville, thank you for letting us support you in some of your most challenging times. #HopeAndHelp #NationalCustomerServiceWeek
"A warm & inviting smile: The most important resource we provide our clients."
#NationalCustomerServiceWeek #HopeAndHelp
#NationalCustomerServiceWeek #HopeAndHelp
October 7, 2025 at 2:17 PM
"A warm & inviting smile: The most important resource we provide our clients."
#NationalCustomerServiceWeek #HopeAndHelp
#NationalCustomerServiceWeek #HopeAndHelp
We don't just see clients in the office. We go to their homes. Not sure who enjoys this precious time the most, but we sure value precious time spent with our seniors. #NationalCustomerServiceWeek #HopeAndHelp
October 6, 2025 at 6:10 PM
We don't just see clients in the office. We go to their homes. Not sure who enjoys this precious time the most, but we sure value precious time spent with our seniors. #NationalCustomerServiceWeek #HopeAndHelp
HUNGER IN NASHVILLE: When addressing food access, it's important to know the proper definition of each term. Here's a little cheat sheet from our research team. #HopeAndHelp #HungerNoMoreNashville
October 3, 2025 at 2:15 PM
HUNGER IN NASHVILLE: When addressing food access, it's important to know the proper definition of each term. Here's a little cheat sheet from our research team. #HopeAndHelp #HungerNoMoreNashville
HUNGER IN NASHVILLE: The hard fact is, "57,000 people in TN will lose #SNAP benefits" - "Hunger in Nashville" report www.nashville.gov/sites/defaul...
Our solution @FoxNashville
Our solution @FoxNashville
October 1, 2025 at 1:15 PM
HUNGER IN NASHVILLE: The hard fact is, "57,000 people in TN will lose #SNAP benefits" - "Hunger in Nashville" report www.nashville.gov/sites/defaul...
Our solution @FoxNashville
Our solution @FoxNashville
HUNGER IN NASHVILLE: Several factors contribute to hunger & food deserts. Gentrification is one of many.
"Hunger in Nashville" report: www.nashville.gov/sites/defaul...
More on our solution to food deserts: www.wsmv.com/video/2025/0... @wkrn
#HopeAndHelp #HungerActionMonth
"Hunger in Nashville" report: www.nashville.gov/sites/defaul...
More on our solution to food deserts: www.wsmv.com/video/2025/0... @wkrn
#HopeAndHelp #HungerActionMonth
September 29, 2025 at 6:45 AM
HUNGER IN NASHVILLE: Several factors contribute to hunger & food deserts. Gentrification is one of many.
"Hunger in Nashville" report: www.nashville.gov/sites/defaul...
More on our solution to food deserts: www.wsmv.com/video/2025/0... @wkrn
#HopeAndHelp #HungerActionMonth
"Hunger in Nashville" report: www.nashville.gov/sites/defaul...
More on our solution to food deserts: www.wsmv.com/video/2025/0... @wkrn
#HopeAndHelp #HungerActionMonth
#SNAP benefits are a lifeline for many families. In 37208, those receiving assistance more than double the number of total DCo households receiving assistance. #HopeAndHelp #HungerActionMonth
More on @wsmvtv
www.wsmv.com/2025/09/19/m...
More on @wsmvtv
www.wsmv.com/2025/09/19/m...
September 25, 2025 at 7:15 AM
#SNAP benefits are a lifeline for many families. In 37208, those receiving assistance more than double the number of total DCo households receiving assistance. #HopeAndHelp #HungerActionMonth
More on @wsmvtv
www.wsmv.com/2025/09/19/m...
More on @wsmvtv
www.wsmv.com/2025/09/19/m...