Community Resources

The Town of Arlington would like to inform residents of several resources that are being offered to families during this pandemic which include assistance with meals, finances and childcare. Click here for more information.

 The Arlington Little Free Pantry is a community-supported source of food for those experiencing a need.   It is accessible 24 hours a day – 7 days a week.   To access the pantry: Come to the pantry location in the parking lot behind Living Word Lutheran Church (6108 Chester Street, Arlington, TN).  The doors to the pantry are not locked and you may select the items you need. Grocery bags are kept inside the pantry for you to bag your selection.

Fayette Cares works to end homelessness, break the cycle of domestic violence, and empowering families in financial crisis to achieve financial stability. Services include emergency food, shelter, rapid-rehousing, resource links, and more. Emergency Food Hours: Monday - Saturday 9:00am - 4:00 pm (offices close noon-1 pm for lunch). Applications for other non-crisis services can be submitted Monday - Saturday 9:00 am - 11:30 am. Domestic violence support is available 24 hours by calling 800.356.6767. Click here for more information.

The Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS) is offering several programs and services to assist Tennesseans impacted by COVID-19. Click here for more information.

This website provides listings of: women's shelters, family shelters, transitional housing, residential treatment centers and other residential services for women near Arlington. Click here for more information.

Mid-South Food Bank currently distributes an average of 4 million meals a month through a network of 300 partner agencies in 12 counties in West Tennessee, 18 counties in north Mississippi, and one county in Arkansas.  Click here to find the closest  food bank near you.