The Mission
East Nashville Care Market believes that everyone deserves access to food, clothing, essentials, and community regardless of their circumstances. We serve our community by meeting our neighbors' needs with dignity, offering them choices, and providing a space where care can happen.
Join us in building a stronger, more caring East Nashville where everyone has the opportunity to flourish.
Our Impact
East Nashville Care Market 's all-volunteer team unites the community to provide essentials to more than 1,900 individuals monthly. You'll find us serving more than 30,000 meals of groceries and thousands of clothing items, hygiene products, and diapers every month of the year, We believe the best East Nashville is one where neighbors help neighbors meet their essential needs with dignity and care.
We’ve been serving our city since 1978, and we look forward to serving the changing landscape of the east side for many years to come.
600+ families served monthly
Free clothing and diapers
Free resources & books
What We Offer
ENCM is hands-on about building a flourishing East Nashville through our:
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Grocery Program: We offer a free, choice-based shopping experience where neighbors can select fresh produce and pantry staples at no cost.
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Clothing Closet: We provide high-quality clothing options for individuals and families in need, helping them dress with confidence.
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Hygiene: We offer free, full-size hygiene products such as shampoo, toothpaste, and deodorant for neighbors to choose from each month.
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Children's items: Every child who enters the pantry is offered free books and toys of their choice. Parents have access to free diapers, wipes, and formula.
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Additional Resources: We help families facing crisis with connections to vital community resources.
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Community Building: Through volunteer opportunities and neighborhood events, we foster connections that strengthen our East Nashville community.
