Community Resources

Upper Cumberland Community Action Agency

Emergency food assistance, SNAP outreach, and utility bill help for Putnam and surrounding counties.

St. Thomas More Food Pantry

Walk-in food pantry open to anyone in need in Putnam County. No appointment required.

Recovery Kitchen

Free hot meals served Monday–Friday. Open to everyone regardless of circumstances.

Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee

Regional food bank distributing through partner pantries across the Upper Cumberland.

RAM Clinic Cookeville

Free medical, dental, and vision care events staffed by volunteer healthcare professionals. Check schedule for upcoming clinics.

Cookeville Regional Medical Center

Primary hospital serving the Upper Cumberland. Emergency services, specialist care, and community health programs.

Upper Cumberland Human Resource Agency - Health

Low-cost health services, WIC program, and family planning for uninsured and underinsured residents.

Plateau Mental Health Center

Outpatient behavioral health and substance use counseling for adults and children in Putnam County.

Cookeville Rescue Mission

Emergency overnight shelter for men and families experiencing homelessness in Cookeville.

Renewal House

Emergency and transitional housing for survivors of domestic violence in the Upper Cumberland.

UCCAA Housing Assistance

Rental and utility assistance for qualifying low-income households in Putnam and surrounding counties.

Upper Cumberland Human Resource Agency Transit

Demand-response transit serving Cookeville and surrounding Upper Cumberland counties. Schedule rides for medical appointments and essential trips.

Tennessee Tech Campus Shuttle

Free shuttle service connecting campus to key Cookeville locations. Open to TTU students and staff.

United Way of the Upper Cumberland

Connects residents with health, education, and financial stability resources across a 14-county region.

Putnam County Human Fund

Local fund supporting families in crisis with emergency financial assistance for utilities, rent, and essentials.

Cultivating Cookeville

Community garden and urban agriculture initiative connecting residents with fresh produce and gardening education.

Cookeville-Putnam County Senior Center

Programs, meals, and services for adults 60+ including Meals on Wheels and transportation assistance.

Putnam County Library System

Free library access, digital resources, job search computers, and community programs across Putnam County.

Tennessee Career Center - Cookeville

State workforce services including job listings, resume help, training programs, and unemployment assistance.

Volunteer State Community College

Affordable associate degrees, workforce certificates, and continuing education programs in Cookeville.