The Nashville Food Project Employee Directory
Non-profit OrganizationsTennessee, United States11-50 Employees
The Nashville Food Project is a small nonprofit based in Nashville, Tennessee, focused on ensuring people have access to the food they want and need. It notes that 1 in 7 residents lack sufficient food while a substantial portion of local food goes to waste, and it highlights that hunger intersects with broader challenges such as poverty, unemployment, and escalating housing costs. The organization operates through three core activities: growing organic food in gardens, preparing meals from recovered, donated, and garden-grown ingredients, and sharing meals in partnership with local poverty-disrupting nonprofits and community groups. Its mission envisions vibrant community food security in which everyone can access a just and sustainable food system. Based in Nashville, the nonprofit partners with local institutions and groups to deliver nourishing meals and related programs. A recent development includes a partnership with Belmont United Methodist Church to offer community meals on Wednesday evenings, expanding access to shared meals in the community.