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Programs in Tennessee
Tennessee programs for this kind of help. Each agency decides who qualifies.
Tennessee Department of Human Services
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
SNAP helps eligible households pay for food.
Ways to apply:OnlinePaperIn person
Tennessee Department of Human Services
Summer Food Service Program
In Tennessee, Summer EBT is called SUN Meals.
SUN Meals provide free summer meals to children at community sites, but Tennessee did not join the SUN Bucks grocery benefit in 2026.
Tennessee Department of Health
Tennessee Women, Infants, and Children Program
WIC provides food benefits, nutrition education, and breastfeeding support to eligible pregnant and postpartum women, infants, and young children.
Ways to apply:PhoneIn person
Tennessee Department of Education
School Nutrition Programs
School nutrition programs provide meals to students through participating schools.
Ways to apply:PaperIn person
Checked on October 8, 2026
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