Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

LIHEAP is a federally funded grant program created by the Omnibus Reconciliation Act of 1981. The program aims to assist low income households, primarily those who pay a high proportion of household income on home energy, in meeting their immediate energy needs. In Tennessee LIHEAP is administered through a network of 19 local agencies that reach all 95 counties. LIHEAP is a one-time assistance offered to help defray heating and cooling expenses, as long as funding is available.

Applicants must meet income eligibility. Income eligible households are those at or below 60% of the State Median Income.

The application, along with all necessary verifications, must be submitted through the designated LIHEAP agency in the applicant’s county of residence.

For more information:
Online: https://thda.org/help-for-homeowners/energy-assistance-programs/low-income-home-energy-assistance-program-liheap
Phone: 615-815-2200 or
Toll Free: 800-228-THDA

The Tennessee Housing Development Agency office is located at the Andrew Jackson Building Third Floor

Address: 502 Deaderick St., Nashville, TN 37243

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TN Child Care Resource and Referral Network

TCCRRN is a resource that can help you locate childcare within your area as well as other child care resources. For more information, visit their website: https://tnccrr.org/index.php/all-resources/

For more information:
Call: (866) 296-3422
Email: ccrremailregistration@signalcenters.org
Address: 109 N Germantown Rd., Chattanooga, TN 37411

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Safelink Wireless

Safelink Wireless is a government supported program that provides a free cell phone and airtime each month for income-eligible customers (recipients of SNAP and Medicaid).

For more information:
ONline: https://www.safelinkwireless.com/Enrollment/Safelink/en/Web/www/default/index.html?gclid=Cj0KCQjwwfiaBhC7ARIsAGvcPe4sHuwYk-9dZGr0HDBbOAyCyMHQRMd4i8NrvPZmR_EOUnPXdu45jgMaAqQjEALw_wcB#!/newHome?promocode=INT0039

Call: 877-384-2575

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Full Cart

Full Cart is a virtual food bank where you can request food assistance within your area.

First, you will register for a food box on their website. If they have the funding available, you will be notified via email/text that your food box is ready, and it will be delivered directly to your door free of charge.

For more information:
Online: https://fullcart.org/

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National Diaper Nework

For more information:
Visit their website to see what organizations near you provide free diapers
Online: nationaldiaperbanknetwork.org/ members
Call: (203) 821-7348

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