The Giving Griddle
Our mission is to nourish both body and spirit by providing wholesome meals to those facing food insecurity while fostering genuine connection and belonging. We believe every person deserves to be seen, heard, and valued. Through shared tables, listening hearts, and joyful fellowship, we strive to build a community where no one feels invisible and everyone has a place.
Guiding Principles:
“They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts, praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people.” — Acts 2:46–47
“Let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth.” — 1 John 3:18
November 19th, 5-6:30pm. Nov. 8th & 22nd, 11am-1pm.
On Saturday, August 16th, the Giving Griddle served up homemade buttermilk pancakes, omelets, breakfast tacos, and lots of fruit and pastries. While there’s a lot to say about the Griddle, I believe the best takeaway can be summed up from one guest’s comment, “I just needed this today.”
Cooling Shelter
Blessing Box
Items needed:
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1-4 Person Tents
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Women's Razors
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Women's sports bras, all sizes, used or new
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Deodorant: men and women
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Shaving Cream
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Tub of hot chocolate mix
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Lysol or other cold and germ spray
Drop off any non-food items at the shelter on Fridays 9 am - 1 pm
or at our church anytime, and we will take them there on Fridays.
Be sure to label the bag "For the Shelter." Thank you!
You may also donate funds to the much needed outdoor bathroom expansion, to the address below.
United Church of Christ
502 Gould Ave., Cookeville, TN 38506
They really appreciate our help!
Items Needed:
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Protein drinks
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Peanut butter crackers
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Tuna in foil pouches
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Small cans of fruits and veggies with pull tops
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Small raisin boxes
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Individual cereal boxes
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Bottled water, juice or juice boxes
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Individually packaged hygiene products
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Pull tab cans of soup or chili
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Small cereal boxes
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Granola bars
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Ramen
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Baby wipes
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Deodorant
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Comb/brush
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Bug spray
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Razors
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Non-perishable food
9/24/25 Special Request: Pregnancy Clothing
34-36 DD bras, large underwear, size 10-16 maternity pants, med-large maternity shirts and pajamas.
Bring to the church and label them: Halie
We will get them to her.