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The Giving Griddle

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

Wooden Utensils On Napkin

Next Griddle Date to be Determined. Check back often.

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Join us a for brunch, music & fun.
First Presbyterian Church – Cookeville Parking Lot – Corner of Dixie and Broad​​​

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.

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Inclement Weather Shelter

Items needed:

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  • No see and ankle socks for men & women, medium through extra large 

  • Men's and women's tennis shoes or boots, sizes 8 and above: gently used or new. 9.5 and larger men’s shoes.  

  • Mr. Clean spray bottles

  • Men's athletic shorts: quick-drying polyester or knit cotton, not cargo shorts.

  • Sweat pants for men, medium or large 

  • Bug spray

  • Ice Pops

  • Pens

  • 4-person tents

  • Cases of Bottled Water

  • Cooling Towels/Rags

  • Medium & large foil pans: used are welcome! (Bring to our church to deliver there.)

  • Large and XL tshirts in basic gray or black for men.

 

Drop off any non-food items at the shelter on Fridays 9 am - 1 pm, or at our church anytime. 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!

Blessing Box   (Located Dixie Ave. parking lot entrance.)

Items Needed:​

  • Protein drinks

  • Peanut butter

  • Peanut butter crackers

  • Tuna in foil pouches

  • Small cans of fruits and veggies with pull tops

  • Small raisin boxes

  • Individual cereal boxes

  • Bottled water, juice or juice boxes

  • Individually packaged hygiene products

  • Pull tab cans of soup or chili

  • Small cereal boxes

  • Granola bars

  • Ramen

  • Baby wipes

  • Deodorant

  • Comb/brush

  • Razors

  • Non-perishable food

  • Men's XL through 4 XL clothing: short-sleeved T-shirts, shorts, boxer briefs ​

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Volunteers and Mentors always needed.

20 folks are in tent city now. Progress!

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