AKA:
St. Lukes Community House
Description:
Provides childcare, mobile meals, food bank, free tax preparation, free diapers, toys for children at Christmas and Adopt-A-Senior Christmas Program. Services are available for all Davidson County residents, except for home delivered meals, which are limited to specific zip codes in north and west Nashville.
Hours:
Front Desk: Mon - Fri | 8:30 AM- 4:30 PM
Food Pantry: Tue - Fri | 10:30 AM- 2:30 PM
Preschool: Mon - Fri | 6:30 AM- 5:30 PM
Intake Process:
Varies by program; check website for details
Program Fees:
Preschool Fees: Free or sliding scale fee based on household income; all other services are free
Eligibility:
Davidson County residents who meet eligibility criteria for each service; some services are limited to only certain zip codes in Davidson County; see specific service details for more information; home delivered meals are limited to certain north and west Nashville zip codes, 37208 & 37209
Handicap Accessible?
Yes
Is Shelter?
No
Date of Official Change:
February 13, 2024
Wishlist:
Donations are welcome at St. Luke's. Feel free to shop the wish lists on Amazon or Target. Donate any of the following items: non-perishable food, diapers (all sizes welcome, pull-ups, adult), hygiene products (toothpaste, soap, toilet paper, etc.), household cleaning supplies, baby formula, pet food, baby food, baby laundry detergent, construction paper, art supplies, household supplies (detergent, cleaners, bleach, etc.), pet food and treats, school supplies, Halloween candy (October), and Christmas gifts for children and seniors (November & December).
Volunteer Opportunities:
Volunteers are welcome to help sort and pack food boxes, deliver meals to seniors in the community, help with seasonal activities like Fall Festival, the Toy Store, and more. Volunteers must complete the online volunteer application and undergo a background check. St. Luke's will host volunteers 16 years and older without a parent present.
Address Listings
Physical (Primary)
5601 New York Avenue
Nashville, TN 37209
Contacts
Melanie Shinbaum
Primary Contact
CEO
Diamond Dortch
Katrina Henderson
Marianne Tran
Samuel Murray
Phone Numbers
Main
(615) 350-7893
Fax
(615) 350-7895
Legal Status:
Religious
Services
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Description
St. Luke's offers a licensed Child Development Program for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years old. The program focuses on Kindergarten readiness and has received the Tennessee Department of Human Services' highest rating. All classrooms utilize the Read to Succeed curriculum and are assisted by a full-time Instructional Coach.
Hours
Mon - Fri 6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Required Documents
Once accepted, parents will need to provide copy of immunizations and proof of income.
Eligibility
Children ages 6 weeks to 5 years, with preference given to children from low-income households
Fees
Tuition is calculated using a sliding-scale based on family income and number of household members. Childcare certificates are also accepted.
Intake Procedure
Complete the online waitlist application.
Languages
English, Spanish
Geography Served
- Tennessee
- Davidson County
- Davidson County
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Telephone Numbers
Description
In combination with Nashville Diaper Connection distributes free diapers to families in need. Families may receive up to 1 pack per child per month, as long as supplies are available.
Hours
Tue - Fri 10:30 am - 2:00 pm. Call for an appointment
Required Documents
ID required (passport, birth certificate, social security card, photo ID or insurance card)
Eligibility
Families in need in Davidson County
Fees
No fee.
Intake Procedure
Walk in or call for details
Service Area
Davidson County
Geography Served
- Tennessee
- Davidson County
- Davidson County
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Telephone Numbers
Description
Offers mobile meals for seniors, food bank, free income tax preparation (February - April), diapers, hygiene items, cleaning products, Adopt-A-Senior and seasonal Toy Store. Services available for all residents of Davidson County.
Hours
Mon - Fri 8:00 am - 4:30 pm.
Required Documents
Documents vary depending upon the service needed. Call for details.
Eligibility
Families and individuals in need. Call for details.
Fees
Most programs are free or low cost. Call for details.
Intake Procedure
Call for an appointment or sign up online.
Service Area
Davidson County
Geography Served
- Tennessee
- Davidson County
- Nashville
- Davidson County
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Telephone Numbers
Description
St. Luke's partners with Second Harvest Food Bank to provide emergency food boxes to families and individuals in need. They also distribute diapers, hygiene items, cleaning products and pet food as supplies last.
Hours
Tue - Fri 10:30 am - 2:30 pm
Required Documents
Please bring photo ID (Passport, Birth Certificate, Social Security Card, Photo ID, or Insurance card), proof of address and identification for all household members.
Eligibility
Families and individuals in need. Call for details.
Fees
No fee.
Intake Procedure
Call for an appointment or sign up online.
Service Area
Davidson County
Geography Served
- Tennessee
- Davidson County
- Davidson County
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Telephone Numbers
Description
Program provides low-income families with a toy store to shop at during Christmas. Families must register to shop in the toy store. Registration begins in October.
Hours
TBA; call in the fall for registration dates and how to apply
Required Documents
-Proof of Residence -Identification for the adult and the children being registered
Eligibility
Low income families in Davidson County
Fees
Discounted rate for the toys in the toy store.
Intake Procedure
-Families will get a shopping time on the second week of December after registering in the fall; call or visit website for details
Service Area
Davidson County
Geography Served
- Tennessee
- Davidson County
- Davidson County
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Telephone Numbers
Description
Seniors aged 55-plus and adults with disabilities who live within specific North and West Nashville areas may qualify to receive freshly prepared meals. Meals are delivered to the door by trusted and trained volunteers.
Hours
Tuesdays & Thursdays 10:00 am - Noon
Required Documents
Call for details.
Eligibility
Seniors aged 55-plus and adults with disabilities who live within specific North and West Nashville areas. Call for details.
Fees
No fee.
Intake Procedure
Call for details
Service Area
Specific North and West Nashville zip codes, primarily 37208 & 37209
Geography Served
- Tennessee
- Davidson County
- Nashville
- Davidson County
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