GraceWorks will be closed Monday, January 19 for MLK Jr. day
Today I talked with a neighbor in the Food Pantry who is getting back on his feet after a serious workplace back injury. After several surgeries and complications, he ultimately lost his job due to his new physical limitations. He told me, “Losing my job was so hard, especially losing my health insurance. For the […]
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Today in the Food Pantry I heard a neighbor gasp in excitement at something in the household section. When I asked what she had found, she giddily held up a pair of Santa-Claus-themed salt and pepper shakers. “I have wanted these specific salt and pepper shakers for years and years,” she said. “Whenever I’ve found
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One of our regular Food Pantry volunteers has formed a bond with a certain neighbor and enjoys catching up with her each month. This neighbor has been worn down by ongoing chemo and radiation treatments. She’s also a single mom making less than $800/month who is caregiving for her special needs adult son. Every time
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Anna* is a single mom who works two jobs. Every day, she leaves her house at 6:30 a.m. and doesn’t get home until after 8:30 p.m. Despite all the hours she puts in, she cannot keep up with the cost of living. In her darker moments, Anna feels defeated. She’s doing everything she can but
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Today a single grandmother stopped by our Food Pantry to ask for some help. She asked me, “What do I need to qualify for your Food Pantry? I just need some basic food items to get by this month. I don’t qualify for food stamps, but it’s still hard for me to cover everything. I
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The Epic Agency is partnering with GraceWorks Thrift Store for a pop-up event! They’re going to stock our store with “fresh and fabulous finds” from local influencers and creators. Shoppers can expect amazing clothing, furniture, and home decor. You don’t want to miss this! What: The Influencers Closet – Pop-Up Shopping Event When: November 13,
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How SNAP Recipients Can Get Help from GraceWorks ***Williamson County Residents Only*** Williamson County residents receiving SNAP benefits in 2025 are warmly invited to shop at the GraceWorks Food Pantry from 9 am–3 pm, Monday–Friday, no appointment needed! When you come to shop at the GraceWorks Food Pantry, please bring: Your SNAP Benefit Awards Letter
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The Current Situation Here’s a quick overview of what our community is facing: Effective Nov. 1, SNAP benefits expire for Tennessee residents. Tennessee will NOT use state funds to cover the gap. That means 700,000 residents, 3,300 in Williamson County, are losing access to their main source of food. At GraceWorks, we’re preparing for a
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A Message from Alicia Bell, CEO, and Rodney Chester, Board Chairman, GraceWorks Ministries At GraceWorks, our mission has always been to provide hope, help, and nourishment to our Neighbors in need—no matter their circumstances. As federal funding and compliance requirements undergo review, we want to reassure our community that we remain unwavering in our commitment
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At GraceWorks, our mission is to serve our neighbors with dignity and provide essential resources to families in need. We are committed to offering quality food and maintaining the level of support that so many in our community rely on. Unfortunately, due to an ongoing egg shortage and the rising cost of eggs, we must
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