Appalachian Helping Hands

AKA:

St. James Community Center

Description:

AHH is located at the St James Community Center across from St James Lutheran Church and is open Thursdays and Saturdays from 9:00 am - noon or in case of emergencies such as a house fire, tornado etc; Anyone needing a helping hand can receive services at AHH once a month; No one is turned away and there is no charge for anything at AHH.

AHH is a clothes closet which offers quality clothing, household items, and toiletries.

Jacob's Well Lunch is open 1st Thursdays from 10:30 am - noon offering a free meal to those in the community.

On 4th Thursdays there is a food distribution through 2nd Harvest of East Tennessee from 9:30 am - 10:30 am at AHH in the parking lot.

Participants at AHH receive extra services throughout the year including an Easter basket distribution, refurbished bicycles for kids, health kits, backpacks full of school supplies, special food distributions etc. A yearly highlight at AHH is the Christmas Room in November and December where participants get to shop free of charge for Christmas gifts, new winter clothing, toys, decorations etc.

Note: The phone is answered only during hours of operation.

Accepts donations of any items except large appliances & furniture. Does NOT provide pickup service.

Hours:

Thur 9am-12noon

Sat. 9am-12noon

4th Thursday of each month 9:30am-10:30am- FOOD ONLY in the parking lot. (Holidays such as Thanksgiving & Christmas may cause schedule to change.)

Jacob's Well Lunch is open 1st Thursdays from 10:30 am - noon offering a free meal to those in the community.

Intake Process:

Please call or visit during the hours listed.

Eligibility:

Must have valid state issued ID, Drivers License.

Once a month

Is Shelter?

No

Date of Official Change:

May 15, 2022

Volunteer Opportunities:

Yes
Youth groups are eligible to help. Work is sorting clothing, boxing clothing, carrying boxes of clothing. Stocking the Christmas Room. Helping with distribution of items.

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Phone Numbers

Accessibility:

Accessible for Disabled, Wheelchair Access, Designated Parking.