We have lots of folks to thank for a successful Mail Carriers "Stamp Out Hunger" Food Drive on Saturday, May 14, starting with the hundreds of mail carriers who picked up food bags left at mailboxes on their routes. That is hard work and we appreciate the extra effort to collect all that food. Thank you to all the folks in our area who gave so generously - on Saturday, we collected 27,902 pounds of food from the Franklin post office, and more will be coming from Nolensville today. We also Read More....

At Graceworks, our volunteers are key to the work we are able to accomplish, and make it possible for us to help our neighbors in need. Sometimes, those lines blend together, as those we have helped offer to give back by volunteering. We recRead More....

Volunteer to help with the annual Mail Carrier's Food Drive on May 14. Volunteer opportunities include: Route Drivers - starting at 10 am. Volunteers help pick up donated food on several postal routes. Drivers should have a truck, van SUV or trailer with sides, and have 1-2 helpers. The donations will be taken to the Graceworks facility. Unload trucks at the Franklin Post Office - Shifts are 1-3 pm and 3-5 pm. Volunteers with pickup trucks help unload mailRead More....

Thirty-six students from Lipscomb University volunteered at Graceworks recently on their Service Day. They helped in our food pantry and in the thrift store, sorting donated items and restocking the shelves. Thank you for your service! [imagebrowser id=45]

Graceworks is blessed by volunteers from churches, schools and organizations throughout our area. Recently, we were blessed by a student group from St. Olaf College in Northfield, Minnesota, during their spring break mission trip. These students enjoyed the warm Nashville weather and getting away from snow on the ground at home. What a great group of 36 college students who worked so hard helping us reorganize part of the food pantry and prepare for a probable new program. Some of the students aRead More....

We recently had students from Hearing Bridges, which serves the deaf, hard of hearing and hearing communities, help in our food pantry. What a great introduction to service for these kids. [imagebrowser id=40]

After Manger Day 4, we have helped over 350 families have a better Christmas! We helped 77 families tonight, in spite of the snow and bad weather. Thank you to the volunteers who showed up anyway, and helped us make Christmas a little brighter for these families. Check out more photos below: [imagebrowser id=32]

Members of a web-based women's social group on www.meetup.com called, If I Were Your Sister, helped in our food pantry recently, proving that you can have fun together while working hard. Thank you for supporting Graceworks. [imagebrowser id=29]

On October 4, 2010, Graceworks started registration for The Manger and Christmas food box program so that families in need in Williamson County could receive assistance during the Christmas season. As of December 3, we had registered nearly 1000 families for one or both of these programs, a huge increase over past years. On December 4, 2010, we started the setup for The Manger at 320 Premier Court, Suite 216 in Franklin, TN. Volunteers helped us start the process of transforming an empty wareRead More....

We are relocated some staff offices, and need help moving desks and other furniture on Saturday, August 28 from 9 am -12 pm. Please email volunteer@graceworksministries.net to sign up to volunteer.