Appalachian Helping Hands

Appalachian Helping Hands Appalachian Helping Hands was established in February 2004 as an interdenominational ministry offering a helping hand to those in need. of their choice.

Appalachian Helping Hands (AHH) is a non-profit, 501(c)3, interdenominational ministry of congregations in the Greene and Cocke County areas of East Tennessee founded to address poverty and economic difficulties in Appalachia. Matthew 25: 35-36 "For I was hungry and you gave me food...I was naked and you gave me clothing." The Appalachian Helping Hands symbol of the cross coming out of the heart r

epresents Christ's love for us, and the hands represent our love and joy in serving others through Christ. 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 never a charge for anything at AHH. AHH is a clothes closet which offers quality clothing, household items, cleaning supplies and toiletries. Jacob's Well Soup Kitchen is open 1st Thursdays & 1st Saturdays 10:30 am - noon offering a free meal to those in the community and AHH participants in the dining hall. On 4th Thursdays there is a food distribution through 2nd Harvest of East Tennessee from 9:30 am - 10:30 am at AHH. 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 free of charge Christmas gifts, new winter clothing, toys, decorations etc.

09/01/2026
08/30/2026

A Big Thank You to Girl Scout Service Unit 636 & Jennifer Ottinger for the school supplies for students served at AHH! 🩵

08/28/2026

🎄Early Heads Up - the Christmas Room (Christmas/Winter Items + Toys) will be open Thurs. & Sat. beginning Sat. Nov. 14th - Sat. Dec. 19th 9 am - noon. Closed Thanksgiving Day & Providence Healthcare Day - December 10th. Children must be present to get a toy.🎅 ( ages 2 - 10 )

08/28/2026

🍂 September - AHH is open Thurs. & Sat. 9 am - noon. Blanket Distribution begins Sat. Sept. 5th. Providence Healthcare & Jacob’s Well free meals will be Thurs. Sept. 10th 8 am - noon. Food Distribution Thurs. Sept. 24th 9 am. 🍁

Blanket, throw, quilt, comforter Distribution will begin Saturday, September 5th 9 am - noon at AHH. The Distribution wi...
08/28/2026

Blanket, throw, quilt, comforter Distribution will begin Saturday, September 5th 9 am - noon at AHH. The Distribution will continue as long as we have blankets (1 blanket per card).

Registration for Gifts for Kids 🎁 is open for children ages 2 - 10.
08/27/2026

Registration for Gifts for Kids 🎁 is open for children ages 2 - 10.

08/26/2026

Back to BOOK IT! season is here! 📚🍎

Open Enrollment for the upcoming School Program begins September 1. For program resources, FAQs, and additional information on enrollment, visit the link below:

https://www.bookitprogram.com/

08/20/2026
08/20/2026

Appalachian Helping Hands will be closed the last week of August: Thursday, August 27th & Saturday, August 29th + no Workday Tuesday, August 25th so the ramp can be painted. Thanks!

Address

3220 St James Road
Greeneville, TN
37743

Opening Hours

Thursday 9am - 12pm
Saturday 9am - 12pm

Telephone

+14236360098

Website

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