No child should go hungry,
We are here to make sure they don't
Every week, hundreds of children in our community Go Hungry, TNKids Nutrition partners with local volunteers, churches, and organizations to provide reliable meal support—so no child has to wonder where their next meal will come from.
No child should go hungry,
We are here to make sure they don't
Every week, hundreds of children in our community Go Hungry, TNKids Nutrition partners with local volunteers, churches, and organizations to provide reliable meal support—so no child has to wonder where their next meal will come from.
Helping Kids Thrive with Nutritious Meals All Year Long.
We’re Here for the Kids Who Need Us Most
TNKids Nutrition is a Springfield-based nonprofit serving children across several counties in middle tennessee. Through weekend backpacks, summer meal sites, and school partnerships, we fill the gaps for families facing food insecurity.
Our heart is simple: make sure every child in our community has consistent access to healthy food—no matter their situation.
Our Local Impact
Every backpack, every meal site, and every volunteer hour makes a direct impact on a child’s life. Because of community support, TNKids Nutrition continues to grow and meet the increasing needs in our region.
Backpack Program
Backpacks of food are sent home with students in Robertson County each week to help meet weekend food needs through the Patty Dunn Memorial Backpack Program.
SFSP Summer Feeding Program
During the Summer of 2025, TNKids Nutrition distributed 7 breakfast and 7 lunches each week to children across 7 counties in Tennessee, ensuring kids have access to food when school is out.
Community Closet
In partnership with school counselors, social workers, and community organizations, the Robertson County Community Closet provides families with access to household goods, clothing, furniture, bikes, and essential items throughout the year.
CACFP Snack Program
Nutritious snacks are provided through TNKids Nutrition to support afterschool and enrichment programs in Robertson County, including schools, libraries, and community sites.
Our Local Impact
Every backpack, every meal site, and every volunteer hour makes a direct impact on a child’s life. Because of community support, TNKids Nutrition continues to grow and meet the increasing needs in our region.
Backpack Program
Backpacks of food are sent home with students in Robertson County each week to help meet weekend food needs through the Patty Dunn Memorial Backpack Program.
SFSP Summer Feeding Program
During the Summer of 2025, TNKids Nutrition distributed 7 breakfast and 7 lunches each week to children across 7 counties in Tennessee, ensuring kids have access to food when school is out.
Community Closet
In partnership with school counselors, social workers, and community organizations, the Robertson County Community Closet provides families with access to household goods, clothing, furniture, bikes, and essential items throughout the
year.
CACFP Snack Program
Nutritious snacks are provided through TNKids Nutrition to support afterschool and enrichment programs in Robertson County, including schools, libraries, and community sites.
Find Food Near You this Summer
Every summer we serve several counties across middle tennessee, Select your county to find more information about summer feeding.
Select the county you live in
Choose your county to see all available pickup locations near you.
Find the closest drop off site
Each county page includes a list of schools, churches, or community centers offering food support—along with addresses, days, and pickup times.
Go to the pickup site during the listed time
Come during the posted hours and our volunteers will make sure your child receives a food bag or meal. No long forms. No complicated process. Just support when you need it.
Find Food Near You this Summer
Every summer we serve several counties across middle tennessee, Select your county to find more information about summer feeding.
Select the county you live in
Choose your county to see all available pickup locations near you.
Find the closest drop off site
Each county page includes a list of schools, churches, or community centers offering food support—along with addresses, days, and pickup times.
Go to the pickup site during the listed time
Come during the posted hours and our volunteers will make sure your child receives a food bag or meal. No long forms. No complicated process. Just support when you need it.
Over 28,000 food bags
distributed through the backpack program in 2025
Over 632,000 meals
served in the summer of 2025 in Middle Tennessee
Supporting Families. Strengthening Our Community.
TNKids Nutrition offers year-round programs designed to make sure every child in Robertson County and surrounding areas have access to reliable, nutritious food. Whether it’s weekend backpacks, community pickup sites, or summer meal programs, your support helps keep these resources available for the families who need them most.
Your generosity directly funds meals, supplies, and local outreach—making an immediate impact in our seven-county region.
Help us feed more kids and expand our reach.
Call us: 615-973-7050
Address: 1006 Pepper St, Springfield, TN 37172
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