South Central Human Resource Agency - Wayne County
Address
525 B Highway 64 East
Waynesboro, TN 38485
(931) 722-3717
AKA:
SCHRA Waynesboro
Description:
Provides low income individuals and communities access to educational, economic, nutritional, and social services at the Wayne County Neighborhood Service Center including LIHEAP gas, electric, propane, coal or wood payment assistance, monthly USDA commodities registration and distribution of food, weatherization programs, home-delivered and congregate meals for seniors and foster grandparent program.
Hours:
Mon - Fri 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Intake Process:
Apply directly through the website or print off application and bring it in to the center; (however, applicants with a cutoff notice must apply in person); may also call or walk in for information. For financial assistance programs, applicants will need: Photo ID for Head of Household, Social Security Card for all Household Members; proof of household income for all members over 18; current Utility Bill and 12 Month History from Utility Company if applying for utility assistance. The website has a list of the USDA Commodities Distribution sites in the county and a list of congregate meals sites (must pre-register for meals). The Clients will contact their local NSC office, and they will get the clients information and then get them signed up. For USDA Commodities, the federal poverty guidelines must be 186% of household income or lower; if clients receive TANF, FOODSTAMPS, LIHEAP, SSI or live in Public Housing they automatically qualify for the program.
Program Fees:
No Fee
Eligibility:
Low income Wayne County residents; Congregate senior meals and home delivered meals are for persons 60 and older; weatherization program applicants must have a household income of 200% or lower of the Federal Poverty Guidelines and must own or rent the dwelling which needs improvement to lower energy costs and make air quality safe. The Foster Grandparent program is for persons 55 or older who can volunteer for at least 15 hours a week and who have limited income. Call for details on eligibility requirements for other programs or see details on website.
SCHRA serves Bedford, Coffee, Franklin, Giles, Hickman, Lawrence, Lewis, Lincoln, Marshall, Maury, Moore, Perry and Wayne Counties in TN.
Is Shelter?
No
Related Resource
Date of Official Change:
September 15, 2023
Address Listings
Physical (Primary)
525 B Highway 64 East
Waynesboro, TN 38485
Contacts
Amy Balentine
Sara Brown
Phone Numbers
Main Number
(931) 722-3717
SCHRA Nutrition Program
(800) 221-2642
Legal Status:
Nonprofit (Incorporated)
Services
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Description
Provides monthly food distribution from the USDA Commodities program for seniors 60 and older who meet income and other eligibility requirements.
Hours
See website for sites/times/dates for each monthly distribution in the county.
Required Documents
Call for details
Eligibility
Low income seniors 60 and older who are registered for the program
Fees
No Fee
Intake Procedure
Call or see website for information. The Clients will contact their local NSC office, and they will get the clients information and then get them signed up. For USDA Commodities, the federal poverty guidelines must be 186% of household income or lower; if clients receive TANF, FOODSTAMPS, LIHEAP, SSI or live in Public Housing they automatically qualify for the program.
Service Area
Wayne County
Geography Served
- Tennessee
- Wayne County
- Wayne County
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Description
Provides persons aged 60 and over a hot, nutritious noon time meal at senior citizen center or delivered to their home.
Hours
Meals delivered and served at noon at local sites.
Required Documents
Call for details
Eligibility
Anyone aged 60 or older is eligible to receive a meal at the congregate sites.
Fees
No fee required, but donations welcome
Intake Procedure
Reservations for a meal must be made the day prior - scheduled for deliver or meal at home. Meal site locations are on the website and spread across 13 counties.
Service Area
Wayne County
Geography Served
- Tennessee
- Wayne County
- Wayne County
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Contact
Telephone Numbers
Description
Provides financial assistance to elderly, handicapped, and low-income persons to help offset a portion of the cost of energy used to heat their homes. Priority assistance is given to those with the lowest income. Program is funded by LIHEAP.
Hours
Open enrollment begins October 1st
Required Documents
-Proof of Income for all 18+ Household Members -Photo ID for Head of Household -Social Security Card for all Household Members -Current Utility Bill -12 Month History from Utility Company
Eligibility
-Heating Assistance is provided to eligible households through payment to a utility company or through the purchase of coal or wood. -Crisis Heating Assistance is provided to households having an official shut off notice or who are out of fuel and meet the other criteria listed for assistance. -In addition to general eligibility requirements applicants must be responsible for their own energy costs and meet certain criteria for emergency assistance as set forth by the State of Tennessee.
Fees
No fee
Intake Procedure
Apply on the South Central Human Resource Agency (LIHEAP) website. Can also print application and bring it into agency. Clients who have been cut off must apply in person.
Service Area
Wayne County
Geography Served
- Tennessee
- Wayne County
- Wayne County
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Contact
Description
Program provides a way for volunteers age 55 and over to stay active by serving children and youth in their communities.
Hours
Mon - Fri 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Eligibility
- Aged 55 years or older - Have limited income - Able to volunteer at least 15 hours per week
Fees
No fee
Intake Procedure
Apply on the South Central Human Resource Agency website. Application form online. Print or email the application to the Wayne County Neighborhood Center.
Service Area
Wayne County
Geography Served
- Tennessee
- Wayne County
- Wayne 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
Provides financial assistance to elderly, handicapped, and low-income persons to help offset a portion of the cost of energy used to heat their homes. Priority assistance is given to those with the lowest income. Program is funded by LIHEAP.
Hours
Open enrollment begins October 1st
Required Documents
-Proof of Income for all 18+ Household Members -Photo ID for Head of Household -Social Security Card for all Household Members -Current Utility Bill -12 Month History from Utility Company
Eligibility
- Heating Assistance is provided to eligible households through payment to a utility company or through the purchase of coal or wood. - Crisis Heating Assistance is provided to households having an official shut off notice or who are out of fuel and meet the other criteria listed for assistance. - In addition to general eligibility requirements applicants must be responsible for their own energy costs and meet certain criteria for emergency assistance as set forth by the State of Tennessee.
Fees
No fee
Intake Procedure
Apply on the South Central Human Resource Agency (LIHEAP) website. Can also print application and bring it into agency. Cut off clients must still apply in person.
Service Area
County
Geography Served
- Tennessee
- Wayne County
- Wayne County
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Contact
Description
Enables low-income families to permanently reduce their energy bills by making their homes more energy efficient. Funds are used to improve the energy performance of families.
Hours
Mon - Fri 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Required Documents
Call for details
Eligibility
-Participants must meet 200% of the federal poverty guidelines. -Participants must own or be renting the dwelling in which needs improvement.
Fees
No Fee
Intake Procedure
Call to inquire about the application process.
Service Area
Wayne County
Geography Served
- Tennessee
- Wayne County
- Wayne 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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