Our Programs
The Dickson County Help Center provides aid in the form of food, clothing, prescribed medication, temporary shelter and limited financial assistance to the citizens of Dickson County on an emergency basis.
DCHC assists ALL of Dickson County…not just Dickson! In 2020, your support allowed us to assist 1,918 households totaling over 4,480 individuals with food, clothing and financial assistance, as well as many other services.
If you need assistance, visit our GET HELP page. DCHC provides support in the following areas:
“Contactless” Food Pantry
Qualifying families can receive perishable and non-perishable food, allowing families to stretch their dollars and spend their resources on other basic needs.
DCHC provides food for nearly 2,000 Dickson County families (over 4,000 individuals). Many of the families fed receive little to no food stamps.
Financial Aid
Assistance is available for eligible families who have had a financial crisis which led to falling behind on rent, utility bills and other urgent needs such as clothing, medication, gas/automotive repair and homeless assistance such as providing short-term hotel stays, bus tickets or gas for travel.
End of the Month Club
Volunteers deliver food to the elderly and disabled from the DCHC Food Pantry who are unable to come to the Help Center. Currently, 65-70 shut-ins receive assistance each month throughout Dickson County.
Mobile Food Pantries
With the support of local businesses, DCHC holds food distribution events within the community so families and individuals facing hunger have another source for food.
Last year, there were 24 Second Harvest Mobile Food Pantries that provided food for up to 250 families each giveaway along with five USDA Food Give-A-Ways in Vanleer and the Harpeth Ridge Volunteer Fire Department.
Financial Counseling
DCHC is dedicated to helping clients become more independent by offering one-on-one financial counseling.
Aid to Displaced Families
Food, financial aid, temporary shelter, furniture and other household items are available for those due displaced to fire or other natural disasters.
Holiday Food Distribution
An important part of holidays is sharing a meal together with loved ones. DCHC distributes nearly 1,000 turkeys and the fixings during the holidays to families in need.