Hunger is rarely the only hardship.

Right now, your neighbors are facing impossible choices.

For local families already stretching every dollar, one unexpected expense can mean choosing between groceries and rent, utilities, transportation, or healthcare.

Manna Cafe provides nourishing food and essential support today, along with workforce training and pathways toward greater stability tomorrow.

Volunteer at Manna

We offer meaningful volunteer opportunities for people of all ages. Discover how you, your family, or your group can serve our neighbors and strengthen our community.

From January – June, 2026
Manna Cafe distributed

12,886
carts of groceries
to local families

HELP STOCK THE SHELVES

From  January – June, 2026
Manna Cafe served

17,234
fresh, hot meals
to neighbors facing hunger

Volunteer TO SERVE

From January – June, 2026
Manna Cafe helped

3,518
adults and children access essential services and support 

SUPPORT PATHWAYS TO STABILITY

Manna Cafe Ministries

Serving with Hope and Dignity

 

Nourishment Is Just the Beginning.

When neighbors face hunger or hardship, Manna Cafe is here with practical help today and pathways toward greater stability tomorrow. Through groceries, hot meals, clothing, essential supplies, and supportive services, we help individuals and families meet immediate needs and move forward with hope.

Rooted in the love of Jesus Christ, we welcome each person with compassion, respect, and dignity. Whether you give, volunteer, or partner with us, you can help build a stronger community where no one has to face hardship alone.

“The poor will eat and be abundantly satisfied.” — Psalm 22:26

How to Get Food

Hot Meals

Our culinary interns prepare and serve fresh, nourishing meals while gaining hands-on experience and job-ready skills. Each meal offers immediate support to a neighbor facing hunger while helping an intern build a pathway toward lasting employment and greater stability.

Tuesdays from 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
The Refuge (503 D St, Clarksville)

Wednesdays from 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
The Refuge (503 D St, Clarksville)

Thursdays from 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
The Refuge (503 D St, Clarksville)

Food Distribution

Neighbors can receive nutritious groceries through our Food Distribution program. Made possible through our partnership with Second Harvest Food Bank, each distribution begins with an opening prayer and welcomes individuals and families seeking food assistance.

Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
605 Providence Blvd, Clarksville, TN 37042

Tuesdays 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Sycamore Flats Church of Christ, 2575 U.S. 79 S., Indian Mound, TN37079

Mobile Pantry

A Mobile Pantry is a one-day food distribution held in partnership with Second Harvest Food Bank, providing a truckload of groceries to approximately 300 neighbors. Hosted in areas with limited access to food assistance, these events bring nutritious food closer to individuals and families who may face transportation or other barriers.

2026 Mobile Pantry Dates & Locations:

March 7 - Home Location, 605 Providence Blvd, Clarksville, TN 37042

June 13 - Lone Oak Baptist Church, 3685 State Hwy 48, Cunningham, TN 37052

September 26 - Waltons Chapel, 2829 Hinton Rd, Clarksville, TN 37043

December 5 - Location To Be Determined

Get Involved

Manna Cafe’s mission is only made possible by the tireless work of hundreds of volunteers. We are incredibly grateful for the volunteers already involved, and are always looking for more people to join the team. Whether you are interesting in cooking for one of the meals, driving a truck or just helping serve food, there is a place to help.

Manna Cafe is a proud partner of United Way of Greater Nashville, Second Harvest of Middle Tennessee, Clarksville-Montgomery County VOAD, Nashville Diaper Connection, and Box Hero. For more info about these great organizations, click their logos.