Bringing Fresh Food to Hungry Families in Middle Tennessee
At The Store, we’re bringing together a dedicated community of support working to combat food insecurity in Middle Tennessee with empathy, dignity, and respect. Founded by Brad Paisley and Kimberly Williams-Paisley, The Store transcends traditional food aid, offering comprehensive solutions to hunger and poverty.
The Inspiration Behind The Store
The concept for The Store was sparked by a family value—service. Noticing that their children needed a broader perspective on the world, Kim expressed to Brad her desire for them to begin volunteering. “We’ve got to get them into service and get them out of their bubble, and help them understand that there are hungry people in the world,” Kim shared.
This realization led the Paisleys to volunteer with their children at Unity Shoppe, a free supermarket in California, laying the foundation for what would become The Store in Nashville.
The Problem
Too many families in Middle Tennessee don’t know where their next meal will come from. Parents skip meals so their children can eat. Seniors on fixed incomes are forced to choose between medicine and groceries. Your monthly sponsorship through The Giving Table ensures that a family has food on their table every single month—providing nourishment, dignity, and hope.
And thanks to The Store’s innovative model, strategic partnerships, and volunteer-powered efforts, every $1 you give transforms into $4 worth of food and essential support for a family in need.
Tables are empty
Parents skip meals
Children go to bed hungry
No one should have to live like this. Your sponsorship changes all that.
Give MonthlyThe Store's Solution
When you Join The Giving Table, your monthly sponsorship immediately takes a family off the waiting list and invites them into a dignified, choice-based shopping experience.
Fresh, nutritious food
Families shop for fruits, vegetables, dairy, and proteins in a welcoming environment, just like at any other grocery store.
A Caring Community
Every family is met with love, dignity, and respect from our volunteers and staff, ensuring that The Store is more than just a place to get food—it’s a place of connection, hope, and support.
Wrap-Around Services for Long-Term Stability
The Store connects families with over 40 community organizations, offering financial literacy programs, nutrition education, cooking classes, housing assistance, and counseling—resources designed to break the cycle of food insecurity.
Our Model Yields
4x the Impact
Thanks to bulk purchasing, nonprofit partnerships, and volunteer support, every $1 you give provides $4 in food and essential resources for a family in need.
How It Works
When you Join The Giving Table, your gift immediately is put to work:
Your Gift Takes a Family Off the Waiting List
The moment you join The Giving Table, we make a call to a family waiting on The Store. Thanks to your monthly sponsorship they are immediately welcomed to The Store.
They Receive Nutritious Food and Supportive Services
Thanks to your monthly sponsorship, families shop every two weeks for fresh, healthy groceries in a dignified, choice-based environment. They also receive immediate access to all The Store's and its partners support services.
Your Gift is Multiplied for 4x the Impact
Every dollar you give is multipled 4x! Through partnerships with nonprofit, donations from grocers, family farms, and butchers, and 15,000+ volunteer hours, your gift has four times the impact in food and support.
Monthly Sponsorship Impact
Make a difference in families navigating food insecurity. Your generosity enables the hungry to shop for a consistent supply of fresh, nutritious food in a loving, supportive environment.
Because of our partnerships, your generosity stretches further—turning every $1 into $4 of food, services, and critical support.
Uniting for a Hunger‐Free Community
Founded by Brad Paisley and Kimberly Williams-Paisley, The Store goes beyond food aid—it’s a lifeline for families facing hunger. Our free grocery model, combined with essential support services, empowers neighbors to build a brighter future.
Want to make a lasting impact? Join The Giving Table, our monthly giving community, and become the lifeline for a unique family waiting to shop at The Store. Together, we can rewrite the story of food insecurity—one meal, one family, one act of kindness at a time.
