The Nashville Food Project, Inc.
Non-profit organization · West Nashville ·

The Nashville Food Project, Inc.

Non-profit organization · West Nashville ·

Nourishing meals, community building, and hunger alleviation

The Nashville Food Project, Inc. by null
The Nashville Food Project, Inc. by null
The Nashville Food Project, Inc. by null
The Nashville Food Project, Inc. by null
The Nashville Food Project, Inc. by null
The Nashville Food Project, Inc. by null
The Nashville Food Project, Inc. by null
The Nashville Food Project, Inc. by null
The Nashville Food Project, Inc. by null
The Nashville Food Project, Inc. by null
The Nashville Food Project, Inc. by null
The Nashville Food Project, Inc. by null
The Nashville Food Project, Inc. by null
The Nashville Food Project, Inc. by null
The Nashville Food Project, Inc. by null
The Nashville Food Project, Inc. by null
The Nashville Food Project, Inc. by null
The Nashville Food Project, Inc. by null
The Nashville Food Project, Inc. by null
The Nashville Food Project, Inc. by null
The Nashville Food Project, Inc. by null
The Nashville Food Project, Inc. by null
The Nashville Food Project, Inc. by null
The Nashville Food Project, Inc. by null
The Nashville Food Project, Inc. by null
The Nashville Food Project, Inc. by null
The Nashville Food Project, Inc. by null
The Nashville Food Project, Inc. by null
The Nashville Food Project, Inc. by null
The Nashville Food Project, Inc. by null
The Nashville Food Project, Inc. by null
The Nashville Food Project, Inc. by null
The Nashville Food Project, Inc. by null
The Nashville Food Project, Inc. by null

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5904 California Ave, Nashville, TN 37209 Get directions

Wheelchair accessible entrance
Wheelchair accessible parking lot

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5904 California Ave, Nashville, TN 37209 Get directions

+1 615 460 0172
thenashvillefoodproject.org
@thenashvillefoodproject

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•Wheelchair accessible entrance
•Wheelchair accessible parking lot

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Jan 20, 2026

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Several Noteworthy Food and Drink Events to Try in October in Nashville | Eater Nashville

"At 5904 California Ave. I can attend the Nashville Food Project where Tailor Nashville has extended its residency for October, serving a fall menu Fridays and Saturdays at 6:00 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. and Sundays at 7:00 p.m., with Woodland Wine Merchant curating wine pairings to elevate the guest experience." - Eater

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Several Noteworthy Food and Drink Events to Try in September | Eater Nashville

"As a community-focused non-profit, The Nashville Food Project (TNFP) is partnering with Culinary Creator Vivek Surti for pop-ups at its West Nashville location and is also organizing a virtual 10th Anniversary Picnic Party fundraiser; a portion of the pop-up proceeds benefit TNFP’s mission. For the anniversary, the meals team is preparing picnic baskets for two (vegan, chicken, or beef) stuffed with items like fried spiced chicken tenders with Alabama white sauce or smoked beef brisket, roasted garden vegetables, biscuits with tomato jam, proper pimento cheese, and mini pies or TNFP “compost” cookies, plus beer and seltzer from Lipman Brothers; baskets are $50 for two and access to the virtual show (including bluegrass sensation Justin Hiltner and a 10th-anniversary video screening) is $20. The first 75 baskets also include napkins made by the Catholic Charities Sewing Training Academy at McGruder Family Resource Center, where TNFP stewards a community garden." - Eater

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The Nashville Food Project Announces New CEO, C.J. Sentell | Eater Nashville

"I see The Nashville Food Project as a community-focused nonprofit founded in 2011 by Tallu Schulyer Quinn that I view as entering a new stage just in time for its 10th anniversary with C.J. Sentell hired as the next CEO. Sentell arrives with years of nonprofit leadership and social entrepreneurship, has actively farmed for the last decade, and even incorporated a study of “the relationships between freedom and food through the intersection of slavery and agriculture” into his doctoral work. The board praised his strategic vision, his ability to diversify boards and staff, and his track record of leveraging resources to support BIPOC-led and -focused nonprofits. My impression is that his primary aim is to build on Tallu’s legacy by continuing to bring people together to grow, cook, and share nourishing food to cultivate community and alleviate hunger, while also expanding TNFP’s work to address root causes of food insecurity—through public policy, capital access, education, workforce development, food entrepreneurism, and infrastructure—so all Nashvillians can meet their own food needs. I also note TNFP’s holistic, collaboration-driven approach: using good food and shared meals to build community, strategic partnerships with local farmers and nonprofits, volunteer-run programs and gardens that foster deep connection to land, and a sustainability ethic that seeks solutions benefiting both present and future generations." - Eater

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The Nashville Food Project Announces Their Search For a New CEO | Eater Nashville

"Founded in 2011 by Tallu Schuyler Quinn, this nonprofit operates as a food distribution organization for Nashville’s food-insecure neighbors and centers its work on supporting recipients, volunteers, and staff with dignity and grace. After Quinn was diagnosed last year with an aggressive glioblastoma, she transitioned into a founder role so she could focus on her health while continuing to shape the organization’s vision, chronicling her experience and emphasizing loving the community, living in the present, and the naturalness of grief. The board, led by Chair Jeff Warne, has framed the coming leadership change as continuity of Quinn’s legacy rather than a direct replacement, named Christa Bentley and Teri Sloan as Interim Co-CEOs, praised staff resilience evidenced in the 2020 Community Impact Report, and is preparing to mark the organization’s tenth anniversary while launching a formal CEO search managed by Koya Partners." - Eater

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East Side Banh Mi Debuts a Series of Sandwiches From Popular Nashville Chefs | Eater Nashville

"I appreciate that one dollar from each sandwich sold through the Nashville Banh Mi Project goes to the Nashville Food Project, which has a mission of alleviating hunger in Nashville." - Delia Jo Ramsey

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b E.

Google
This place is definitely a staple of nashville! If you have the chance to volunteer, I would check them out! Everyone was so friendly and what they do for the community is unmatched.

Amanda K.

Google
Best place in Nashville! Thank y’all for everything you do in our community.

Lisa R.

Google
Awesome evening with the Les Dames volunteering!!! Great ladies contributing! The folks at NFP were awesome!

Recycle R.

Google
This organization is amazing! I need food for an event and they were able to support us and made it so easy to receive and prepare for our guests. Thank you so much for your great work your doing for the community.

Daniel B.

Google
Food Project is a great organization with a great cause. I enjoyed volunteering my time and learning about all they do in the community. I highly recommend taking donating some of your time to their operation.

John P.

Google
The Nashville Food Project prepares meals for distribution by other non-profit organizations to those in need, which includes poor elderly, school children, and victims of natural disasters. The staff are top notch, and their kitchen is a shining example of what a commercial kitchen should be. They receive donations from various businesses like Whole Foods, as well as local farmers. I provide a knife sharpening service to the NFP at no charge, as my contribution to their efforts.

Jeannie H.

Google
The generosity and family feel of TNFP remains unmatched. And now they are writing the future of the food culture in Nashville.

Katie R.

Google
We love the CSA boxes and look forward to volunteering soon.
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Noy T.

Yelp
I love everything TNFP stands for. I volunteer there periodically and I love it. Easy sign up, the staff is great, and love meeting new people -- while helping out the community. I appreciate how the non-profit makes sure that the volunteers are appreciated. I also participate in the CSA and love the variety of veggies we get! The options are great -- especially being Asian, I am happy to receive veggies for my native cuisine.
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Amy M.

Yelp
My husband and I recently started volunteering with The Nashville Food Project as a way to do some volunteer work together and I am so happy that we did! First of all it was super easy to sign up, just search online and fill out your info, pick a day and find a volunteer opportunity! It's that simple! Today we did our second time volunteering with the meal prep group and it was just as fun and fulfilling as the first time! Everyone who takes their time to run The Nashville Food Project are so nice and appreciative. They need so much help y'all! We cut veggies and fruit, prep meals, do some light cleaning, and enjoy the company and stories of others that are volunteering. It's amazing to give back to our community and be an active part in making it a better place! There are so many opportunities to volunteer with them and so many tasks to choose from. It's been eye opening to learn about our community and the food security issues many face in our own neighborhoods. Food insecurity is such a problem in our country faced by so many, young, old, families, and even those who work experience food insecurity. The Nashville Food Project is doing their best to make sure that those in our community have the food they need while educating those who volunteer. So if your looking for a great way to give back to your community and a wonderful way to fill some available time in your day then I highly recommend you sign up or stop by and see what it's all about!!
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Noelle T.

Yelp
I'm reviewing this as a place to volunteer. I booked a spot for a group of seven through Hands on Nashville. It was a mixed group of men/women in ages from 30-60 so I was a little worried about finding something for everyone. We worked in the garden and there was something for everyone! The girls worked in the greenhouse while the guys did leaf mulching and one of them built a new rabbit gate with power tools. It was great to be outside and to be able to do such rewarding work with our hands. Nashville Food Project is a great place to volunteer. They did an excellent job of communicating with me before, during, and after the event. I would book a group event here again.
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Alex P.

Yelp
They try to address food insecurity and work to increase access to healthy food in Nashville by providing free meals in select areas. Volunteers can work in the garden or do meal prep. Its a creative idea and they're always looking for volunteers. Its actually a pretty popular service... I was surprised about that.