Thank You in Advance For Your Kind Support
of Our Community Food Bank

Donate by Check

Please make checks payable to Bellevue Community Food Bank and mail to:

Bellevue Community Food Bank
Bellevue United Methodist Church
7501 Old Harding Pike
Nashville, TN 37221

Donate Gift Cards

We gladly accept the following gift cards in any amount:

• Kroger

• Publix

• Aldi

Donate Food & Immediate Needs

We post our Most-Needed Items for next week on this page and on our Facebook page, Hip Bellevue Facebook group and NextDoor.  

Thank you to our friends at Cross Point Church Bellevue for donating 100 of each item we needed for our Thanksgiving distribution!

Immediate Needs for Tuesday, December 3rd Distribution  

We kindly request that donations be made no later than 2 p.m. Tuesday, 12/3/24.

Thank you for making it possible for us to provide food and essentials to approximately 9,943 individuals representing 3,264 families have visited our food bank!  On average, 80-90 families representing 250-300 individuals visit our food bank every Tuesday night.  Each family receives a pre-packed grocery bag (based on household size) filled with food and essentials including fresh meat, bread, dessert and vegetables.  Below are actual numbers we need in order to provide everyone the same items.  Your generosity continues to make a difference!

Immediate needs for Tuesday 12/3/24 distribution

• Oatmeal (37 boxes)

• Pasta sauce (20 jars) - no cans please

• Pasta (20 boxes)

• Rice (50 bags or boxes)

• Dried beans (50 bags)

• Canned chicken (30 cans)

• Canned green peas (20 cans)

• Canned green beans (20 cans)

• Canned corn (20 cans)

• Jell-O (25 boxes)

• Dish soap (90 bottles)

• Coffee (60 cans or packages)

• Juice (60 64-oz bottles) - apple or grape

• Paper towels (90 packages) - 1 or 2 roll individual packages only

• Toilet paper (90 packages) - 4 or 6 roll packages only

• Diapers - sizes 4, 5 and 6 (6 packages ea. - Pampers or Huggies)

• Pull Ups - sizes 2T/3T, 3T/4T and 4T/5T (6 packages each)

• Dry dog food (4 large bags)

• Gift cards to Aldi's, Kroger and Publix to purchase supplemental food

Please Note, We are Unable to Accept:

• Expired items

• Food items with no dates

• Dented or rusted canned goods

• Extra-large or industrial size canned goods

• Refrigerated items

• Frozen items

• Non-perishables such as butter, eggs and milk

• Opened packages

How to Drop Off Donations

• Individual food donations can be dropped off 24/7 in the Donation Cabinet located in the front of Bellevue United Methodist Church, 7501 Old Harding Pike.  We kindly ask that you do not leave individual items in cabinet but rather put them in a plastic or paper bag and then place them in the cabinet.

• Our secure donation cabinet is checked frequently throughout the day. 

• For large donations, we strongly encourage you to call us at (615) 212-9199 to schedule an appointment.  Donations are gladly accepted on Mondays between 1 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.

Host a Food Drive in Your Neighborhood, at Your Business or Place of Worship

We are now scheduling Food Drives for January, February and March. 

Please contact us at (615) 212-9199 for more information on how you can make a difference in our community by hosting a food drive for Bellevue Community Food Bank. 

We would be happy to provide you with a list of our Most-Needed Items, donation collection box and tips for a successful food drive.

Invite Our Director to Speak to Your Business, Organization or Place of Worship

Please contact our office at (615) 212-9199 to schedule a time for our director Robin Dillon to speak to your business, organization or place of worship about our food bank.   

Where Is the Donation Cabinet?

The Secure Donation Cabinet is Located in Front of Bellevue United Methodist Church

• Individual food donations can be dropped off 24/7 in the Donation Cabinet located in the front of Bellevue United Methodist Church, 7501 Old Harding Pike.

• Our secure donation cabinet is checked frequently throughout the day. 

• For large donations, we strongly encourage you to call us at (615) 212-9199 to schedule an appointment.  Donations are gladly accepted on Mondays between 1 p.m.  and 2:30 p.m.