The Wilson County Community Help Center created in 1988 was established with the vision and support of area churches.  The objective of the Help Center is to provide food, clothing, household necessities, and financial assistance for utilities,  gasoline and prescription drugs for individuals in need in our community, along with Ensure for our elderly and cancer patients.  It was also established as a clearing house for area churches.

REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL ASSISTANCE

• Completed Application
• Picture ID for applicant
• Social Security Cards for everyone in home
• Proof of Wilson County residency

Examples:

• Current mail with applicant name (within 30 days)
• Current voter registration
• Car registration
• Or referral from school, church, or a shelter (must have letter with name of client, dated, signed and phone number)

FREE CLOTHING GIVEN EVERY 60 DAYS

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE WITH UTILITIES

Additional Requirements Copy of past due bill

• Bill must be in name of applicant or spouse
• Letter if different with explanation

FREE ENSURE GIVEN EVERY 30 DAYS

Additional Requirements

• Written prescription from physician
• if client unable to pick up will need a note giving someone else permission to pick up

GAS VOUCHER (FOR OUT OF TOWN DOCTOR VISIT ONLY)