Helping Hands - Putnam County
Address
421 East Broad Street
Cookeville, TN 38501
(931) 526-3838
Description:
Provides a food pantry, gas vouchers, prescription assistance, utility assistance, and rent assistance for residents of Putnam County in need. Refer to service details for more information.
Hours:
Mon - Fri 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
* Closed for lunch 12:00 noon to 1:00 pm for lunch
Intake Process:
Call to make an appointment
* See service details for documents required
Program Fees:
No fee
Eligibility:
Must be a resident of Putnam County
Handicap Accessible?
Yes
Is Shelter?
No
Date of Official Change:
August 11, 2016
Wishlist:
Small household items. There is a specific need for laundry detergent and diapers.
Address Listings
Physical (Primary)
421 East Broad Street
Cookeville, TN 38501
Contacts
Phone Numbers
Main - Putnam County
(931) 526-3838
Services
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Description
Utility assistance provided to Putnam County Residents in need. Cannot assist with deposits or bills with deposit charges included. Cannot assist with prepay or with utilities that are already turned off.
Hours
Mon - Fri 9:00 am - 3:00 pm * Closed 12:00 noon to 1:00 pm for lunch
Required Documents
* Current bill * Any available payment receipts * Photo ID * Social Security cards for all members of household * Proof of Putnam County residency (piece of mail with name and address on it or utility bill).
Eligibility
* Must be a resident of Putnam County * Assistance only provided once every 6 months. * Need is determined by number in family, aid received from all sources, and health problems. * Cannot assist with deposits or bills with deposit charges included. * Will not assist with prepay. * Cannot help if utilities are already turned off
Fees
No fee
Intake Procedure
Call to make an appointment. Must complete an application upon arrival.
Service Area
Putnam County
Geography Served
- Tennessee
- Putnam County
- Putnam County
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Description
Provides a food pantry for Putnam County residents. Amount given is determined by existing needs, not to exceed a two-week supply. Assistance is limited to no more than once every two months.
Hours
Mon - Fri 9:00 am - 3:00 pm * Closed 12:00 noon to 1:00 pm
Required Documents
* Photo ID * Social Security cards for all members of household * Proof of residency (piece of mail with name and address on it)
Eligibility
* Residents of Putnam County * Can only receive assistance once every two months * Need is determined by number in family, aid received from all sources, and health problems
Fees
No fee
Intake Procedure
Call to make an appointment. Must complete an application upon arrival.
Service Area
Putnam County
Geography Served
- Tennessee
- Putnam County
- Putnam County
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Description
Can provide gas vouchers to Putnam County residents who have a doctor appointment outside of Putnam County.
Hours
Mon - Fri 9:00 am - 3:00 pm * Closed for lunch from 12:00 noon to 1:00 pm
Required Documents
* Name of doctor * Phone number for doctor's office
Eligibility
* Must be a resident of Putnam County * Doctor appointment must be outside of Putnam County
Fees
No fee
Intake Procedure
Call to make an appointment. Doctor will be called to verify appointment.
Service Area
Putnam County
Geography Served
- Tennessee
- Putnam County
- Putnam County
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Description
Utility assistance provided to Putnam County Residents in need. Cannot assist with deposits or bills with deposit charges included. Cannot assist with prepay or with utilities that are already turned off.
Hours
Mon - Fri 9:00 am - 3:00 pm * Closed 12:00 noon to 1:00 pm for lunch
Required Documents
* Current bill * Any available payment receipts * Photo ID * Social Security cards for all members of household * Proof of Putnam County residency (piece of mail with name and address on it or utility bill).
Eligibility
* Must be a resident of Putnam County * Assistance only provided once every 6 months. * Need is determined by number in family, aid received from all sources, and health problems. * Cannot assist with deposits or bills with deposit charges included. * Will not assist with prepay. * Cannot help if utilities are already turned off
Fees
No fee
Intake Procedure
Call to make an appointment. Must complete an application upon arrival.
Service Area
Putnam County
Geography Served
- Tennessee
- Putnam County
- Putnam County
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Description
Prescription expense assistance is available for Putnam County residents in need. Assistance can be provided once every 6 months.
Hours
Mon - Fri 9:00 am - 3:00 pm * Closed for lunch 12:00 noon to 1:00 pm
Required Documents
* Photo ID * Social Security cards * Proof of residency (piece of mail with name and address on it)
Eligibility
* Must be a resident of Putnam County * Assistance can be provided once every 6 months * Cannot assist with control/addictive substances * Need is determined by number in family, aid received from all sources, and health problems
Fees
No fee
Intake Procedure
Call to make an appointment. Must complete application upon arrival.
Service Area
Putnam County
Geography Served
- Tennessee
- Putnam County
- Putnam County
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Description
Rent payment assistance is available for Putnam County residents in need.
Hours
Mon - Fri 9:00 am - 3:00 pm * Closed 12:00 noon to 1:00 pm for lunch
Required Documents
* Photo ID * Social Security cards * Proof of residency (piece of mail with name and address on it) * Copy of lease agreement
Eligibility
* Must be a resident of Putnam County * Assistance can only be provided once every 6 months * Monthly income must be at least twice the amount of rent * Must have been living in current residence for at least 3 month and have already paid those 3 months in full. Helping Hands cannot assist with those who are already behind in their rent payments. * Need is determined by number in family, aid received from all sources, and health problems
Fees
No fee
Intake Procedure
Call to make an appointment. Must complete an application upon arrival.
Service Area
Putnam County
Geography Served
- Tennessee
- Putnam County
- Putnam County
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Description
Utility assistance provided to Putnam County Residents in need. Cannot assist with deposits or bills with deposit charges included. Cannot assist with prepay or with utilities that are already turned off.
Hours
Mon - Fri 9:00 am - 3:00 pm * Closed 12:00 noon to 1:00 pm for lunch
Required Documents
* Current bill * Any available payment receipts * Photo ID * Social Security cards for all members of household * Proof of Putnam County residency (piece of mail with name and address on it or utility bill).
Eligibility
* Must be a resident of Putnam County * Assistance only provided once every 6 months. * Need is determined by number in family, aid received from all sources, and health problems. * Cannot assist with deposits or bills with deposit charges included. * Will not assist with prepay. * Cannot help if utilities are already turned off
Fees
No fee
Intake Procedure
Call to make an appointment. Must complete an application upon arrival.
Service Area
Putnam County
Geography Served
- Tennessee
- Putnam County
- Putnam County
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
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