The Bridge Ministry, Inc.

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533 Brick Church Park Drive, Nashville, TN 37207, USA

EIN Number: 01-0849577

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Phone: 615-855-2611

Hours: By Appointment Only

Mon 10:30 AM - 5:30 PM (EST)

Tue 10:30 AM - 5:30 PM (EST)

Wed 10:30 AM - 5:30 PM (EST)

Thu 10:30 AM - 5:30 PM (EST)

Fri Closed

Sat Closed

Sun Closed

Website: http://www.bridgeministry.org

Email: office@bridgeministry.org

NTEE Code: P20: Human Service Organizations

MISSION - WHAT WE DO

The Bridge Ministry exists to alleviate the suffering of underprivileged children, the homeless, and the working poor by providing life-sustaining resources and a message of hope.

SERVICES - HOW WE DO IT

Church Under the Bridge: This is the original program. Every Tuesday evening for the past 15 years, the food insecure, poor and homeless (ranging from 300 - 500 guests) gather under the Jefferson Street bridge to await the arrival of our two food trailers, two box trucks, and volunteers. The trailers arrive with prepared hot food to be plated; the box trucks are loaded with groceries, clothing, blankets, hygiene items, music equipment, and chairs. As the volunteers arrive (approx. 100 a night) they are assigned to their place of service and the setup begins. Within 30 minutes, the bridge is transformed into a service ministry like no other. Everyone receives a delicious hot meal and participates in a powerful service. At the close of service, we distribute 15,000 – 25,000 pounds of food, clothing, and toiletries to our guests. Bridge to Kids: Several years ago, an elementary school reached out to The Bridge Ministry because many of their students were food insecure. Most of the children who attended were on assisted or fully funded lunch programs and were taking their one little lunch home on Fridays to divide with their brothers, sisters, moms, and dads over the weekend so everyone would have at least a bite of something. We were able to partner with the school to fill each child's backpack with healthy snacks every day and on Fridays, we provide four entrees that go home with these children. Over thirty schools are now in this program and it continues to grow. Bridge to You: Following Nashville’s March 2020 tornado and the onset of the COVID pandemic, the Bridge To You area of ministry evolved to mobilizing our teams to serve hundreds of families and individuals in their own neighborhoods. This is where resources of The Bridge are brought to You, where you are throughout the week. Currently, this program serves at multiple distribution sites throughout the greater Nashville area. Bridge to Community: One joy we get to experience in our work is partnering with other nonprofits and ministries to serve Middle Tennessee. We're all working toward the same goal - meeting the practical needs of people Jesus loves. It's an honor to serve alongside these other outreaches and supply needs together.

Causes

Services Offered

  • Food Served Daily/Soup Kitchens

Populations Served

  • Adults
  • Children & Youth
  • Economically Disadvantaged People
  • People Struggling with Homelessness

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