Helping Hands - Putnam County

Address

421 East Broad Street
Cookeville, TN 38501

(931) 526-3838

http://www.helpinghandspc.org/

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

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

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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

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      • 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

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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

          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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          • 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

            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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            • 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

              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.

            • Tennessee
              • Putnam County
              Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (BH-3800.7000) and related services within the Service Tree.

              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

                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.

              • Tennessee
                • Putnam County
                Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (BV-8900.9300-950) and related services within the Service Tree.

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