Let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth. 1 John 3:18
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We are a 501c3 non-profit organization, based in Cookeville, TN that delivers meals to local children which otherwise would not have food during seasonal school breaks. FTTR partners with local businesses, volunteers, and delivery persons to assist in distributing meals to children enrolled in our program. We currently serve Putnam County, Overton County and Jackson County in Tennessee. To learn more about our organization, please visit our 'About Us' page.
According to recent studies, one in five children in Middle Tennessee does not know from where the next meal will come. There is a significant food insecurity issue in the Putnam, Overton and Jackson County communities. The goal of FTTR is to ensure that time away from school does not cause our local children to go hungry. Please visit our 'Sponsorship info' page to see how you can help us continue feeding hope to the children that need it most! Or Click on 'VOLUNTEER' to help with our next distribution!
DONATE
Your generosity makes a real impact. With a donation of $150, or just $12.50 a month, you’ll help provide vital meals to local children during the 2026 school breaks—times when many go without. Together, we can ensure they stay nourished and cared for six times a year. Learn more about how you can sponsor a child here.
Please consider sponsoring a local child today!
NEED SERVICE?
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If you have a child or know child that you believe would benefit from our services, you may click the APPLY button to fill out an application for service.
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Our services are strictly for families who feel they qualify for our meal delivery program. To apply the follow criteria MUST be met:
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-Under the age of 18
-Over the age of 1
-A food insecure household
-Home address in Putnam, Overton or Jackson County, TN
-No unrestrained aggressive animals on the property.
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If you are accepted to the program, you must confirm your address before each delivery. (If you do not confirm, you will not get food.) Delivery varies with each break, but normally the Thursday before the break.
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​​Christmas Break Delivery​
December 18, 2025 Putnam County
December 19, 2025 Overton County
December 20, 2025 Jackson County
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Deadline to apply for Christmas break delivery is December 3, 2025.
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