Donate
You’re not just giving money or time — you’re giving hope, dignity, and a fresh start.
Join The Giving Club
The Cookery is built on community—people who believe in second chances. The Giving Club is a simple way to help. With a monthly recurring gift starting at $5 and going up to $500, your support provides essentials like safe housing, daily meals, transportation, uniforms, culinary training, and the everyday items students need to rebuild their lives.
As a member, you’ll receive monthly updates highlighting stories, progress, and the real impact of your support.
One-Time Donations
Support The Cookery with a one-time gift via PayPal, Credit Card, or Check.
PayPal & Credit Cards: Donate using your PayPal account or any major credit card. On the PayPal page, scroll down to select the “Credit Card” option if needed.
Checks can be made payable to Lambscroft/The Cookery and mailed to:
1827 12th Ave S, Ste A, Nashville, TN 37203
We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit | FEIN: 27-0222804
For a giving statement, include your name, address, and email with your donation.
In-Kind Donations
Food, Clothing and Equipment
Please call (615) 269-2911 before bringing any items to The Cookery.
Due to limited storage space, we cannot always take all the items brought here.
Amazon Wish List
Throughout the year, we collect necessities and donations to support the homeless, formerly incarcerated, and marginalized here in Nashville. Those needs look different throughout the year.
If you are looking for a way to tangibly support The Cookery and Lambscroft Ministries, please click the link below to view our Amazon Wish List.
Kroger Community Rewards
Do you shop at Kroger and have a Kroger Plus card or number? You can support Lambscroft Ministries by enrolling in community rewards and linking your Kroger Plus Card with us!
1. Sign in to your Kroger account (or create one if you are new) at https://www.kroger.com/signin
2. Click on My Account, Scroll down to Community Rewards.
3. Click on Enroll now
4. Choose Lambscroft Ministries | Organization Number KD393
Kroger will donate every quarter to Lambscroft Ministries!
Give Your Time
Volunteers make The Cookery’s mission possible. Whether you’re teaching a Bible study, mentoring a student, preparing lunches, helping on Mission Saturdays, or lending your skills for improvement projects, your time changes lives.
We welcome individuals, families, and groups to serve in ways that fit their gifts, schedules, and passions.
Giving Matters is a helpful resource for learning about nonprofits in Tennessee—including our public records, audited financials, and Form 990.
Please Note: If someone asks for donations on our behalf, claims to be connected to Lambscroft or The Cookery, or makes statements about our organization or programs, and you want to confirm they’re legitimate — please contact us right away at (615) 269-2911 or info@lambscroft.org.