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.

05/29/2026
🌸 AHH June 2026: AHH is open Thursdays & Saturdays 9:00 am - 12:00 pm. Providence Health Care is Thursday, June 11th 8:0...
05/28/2026

🌸 AHH June 2026: AHH is open Thursdays & Saturdays 9:00 am - 12:00 pm. Providence Health Care is Thursday, June 11th 8:00 am - 1:00 pm for the uninsured ages 18- 65 with photo id. Jacob’s Well free meals in the Cafeteria Thursday, June 11th 8:00 am - 1:00 pm. Food Distribution Thursday, June 25th 9:00 am. Heads up: AHH Closed July 4th. Backpack Distribution July 23rd & 25th.

05/27/2026

Ready for a literary adventure? 🚍✨ The Magic Book Bus pulls out next week! Visit our website and click the "Magic Book Bus" button on the front page to see the schedule for each week. We hope to see you at a stop!

05/27/2026

☀️ Look for this post on the Greene County Schools Family Resource Center page for many Bible School opportunities listed in the comments:

05/26/2026

Greeneville, TN – Get ready for a day filled with music, food, family fun, and fireworks as the Tow...

05/21/2026

Food Distribution Thursday, May 28th 9:00 am sponsored by 2nd Harvest of Northeast TN & St. James Lutheran Church. *Must be here at 9 am or soon after as the food truck leaves when everyone has been served. Thanks!

05/21/2026

Address

3220 St James Road
Greeneville, TN
37743

Opening Hours

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

Telephone

+14236360098

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