Helping Hands of Jackson County, Inc.
Reaching Out to Lift Up Our Community
Concept and Mission
Founded in 1985 by the Ministerial Alliance, Helping Hands of Jackson County, Inc. was created to serve as a central distribution point for the temporary and chronic needy of our county.
Helping Hands has made a tremendous impact over the years thanks to the help of our community and volunteers in Jackson County, Texas. The core of our work lies in assisting the indigent of Jackson County.
Hours of Operations
Office Hours
Mon & Thursday: 9am - 12pm
Except Holidays
Donations
Monday & Thursday 9am - 12 pm or by appointment
Client Assistance
To apply for assistance you can come to our office Monday or Thursday between 9 and 12.
Please bring proof that you are a resident of Jackson County, Texas.
Rent or Utilities
Rental or utility assistance is available to clients once every six months. Clients must bring a copy of their current utility bill when they come to Helping Hands.
Rent and utility payments are mailed directly to the company.
Medical Needs
Clients can get assistance with the following Medical Needs:
Prescription assistance through Rogers or Edna Pharmacy. Please have your prescriptions ready for pick up when you come to our office. Helping Hands pays the pharmacies by invoice once a month.
Monetary assistance for doctor or dentist appointments. Client must provide proof of appointment. Check payment is issued directly to the physician.
Gas for transportation to doctor appointments. Client must provide proof of doctor appointment. Vouchers are issued to the client for the 111 Shell Station. Client must sign voucher to obtain gas.
Food
Clients can receive a supplemental food box once every 30 days. Food boxes are packed depending on the number of people in the household. Please let the secretary know if you have any food allergies in your household.
Hygiene
The following hygiene Items are available depending on donations:
adult and children diapers
feminine pads
soap
hair care
deodorant
toothpaste and toothbrushes
Household Goods & Clothing
The following list of household goods and clothing are available depending on community donations:
kitchen items
furniture
bedding
curtains
bath towels
clothing
miscellaneous items such as dvds, tvs, holiday items, home decor
Special Holiday Programs
During the holiday times many families struggle to prepare a special holiday meal. As a special program, each year Helping Hands provides holiday meal boxes for families in need.
2022 Holiday Meal Box Schedule
Thanksgiving Meal Box
Clients must sign up by noon on Nov. 14, 2022 in order to be able to receive a food box.
Meal Boxes must be picked up on Nov. 22, 2022 by noon.
Christmas Meal Box
Clients must sign up by noon on Dec. 12, 2022.
Meal Boxes must be picked up at Helping Hands on December 19, 2022 at noon.
Upcoming Events
- Vanderbilt Outreach Utility/Rent (1)Tue, Jan 31Vanderbilt Location to be determined
- Ganado Outreach Utility/RentTue, Jan 17Ganado Location to be determined
- Lolita Outreach Utility/RentTue, Jan 03Lolita
2022 Childrens Holiday Cookie DecoratingTue, Dec 20Helping Hands of Jackson County
2022 Christmas Holiday Meal BoxesMon, Dec 19Helping Hands of Jackson County
Annual Lighted Christmas ParadeThu, Dec 08Main Street Edna Texas
Thanksgiving Meal BoxesMon, Nov 14Helping Hands of Jackson County
JCML Host Food For Fines in NovemberWed, Nov 02Jackson County Memorial Library
Edna Cowboy Band Kay Koop Food DriveWed, Oct 26Edna
Community Service Hours
Anyone needing to complete community service hours may come to Helping Hands office Monday or Thursday 9-12. Please bring your paperwork.
You will be ineligible to volunteer if you have been assigned court ordered community service due to:
Physical, sexual, or verbal abuse
Anger
Under 16 years of age
Get Involved
You Can Make a Difference
How Can I Give?
Helping Hands relies solely on donations made by the public.
Several civic clubs, churches, and corporations in our area include Helping Hands as a part of their regular monthly contributions.
Helping Hands uses voucher system and check payment directly to companies. No cash is ever issued to the clients.
Helping Hands allocates monetary donations to the following assistance programs:
Medical Needs
Rent and Utility Assistance
Food
Other types of donations we accept are:
Household Goods and Clothing (furniture, kitchen items, bedding, curtains, towels, etc.)
Hygiene Items (diapers, soap, hair care, deodorant, toothpaste, etc.)
Food Donations
Other ways to give:
Host a food drive
Host a hygiene item drive
Do your chickens lay lots of eggs? Donate your excess eggs to Helping Hands!
Volunteer at our office! Volunteers can perform a variety of jobs including boxing and sorting food, and sorting and arranging donated items.
Please make donations to:
Helping Hands
324 E. Main St.
Edna, Texas 77957
Household items and clothing can be donated in our donation shed in front of our office. Please do not leave items outside of the donation shed.
If you would like to make arrangements for your donation to be picked up please contact our office or director at:
(361) 782-7543
(432) 214-5324
Thank you and God Bless!
Volunteering
Do you feel called to be a part of our work? If you would like to volunteer your time please contact our office or you can stop by during business hours! Interacting with clients and seeing God's work in action is one of the best was of serving the Lord!
We welcome all ages to volunteer! Anyone under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
News
See What is Going On At Helping Hands!
Jackson County 4-H Clubs collected food donations for Helping Hands!
During the 2022 Jackson County Youth Fair several of the Jackson County 4-H clubs conducted a food drive for Helping Hands. We are very appreciative of their efforts every year on our behalf!
Keep up-to-date with all the latest Helping Hands of Jackson County, Inc. news.
History of Helping Hands of Jackson County
The Ministerial Alliance of Jackson County was in need of a centralized distribution point to serve temporary and chronic needy citizens of our county. Thus Helping Hands of Jackson County was organized in March of 1985.
Helping Hands is a 501(c)(3) organization. It is governed by a board of directors made up of churches and civic organizations throughout Jackson County.
The organizations daily operations are overseen by the Executive Director. Thankfully Helping Hands has been blessed with wonderful directors! The first was Marcella Ramsbacher (1987-2018) and Kay Koop (2018-2022). Marie Storz took over in October 2022 after the loss of Kay Koop.
Mrs. Ramsbacher was instrumental in the success of Helping Hands for so many years. She worked tirelessly for many years to orchestrate all the aspects of the organization!
Helping Hands has resided in the same building at 324 E. Main Street, Edna, Texas since its conception. Through grants and charitable organization giving, the organization has been able to maintain the building.
2024 Donors
Helping Hands would like to recognize and thank the following donors. Our organization would not exist without your love!
Edna Lions Club
Jackson County 4-H Clubs
Jarrett Realty
Deutschburg Community Club
LNRA
Love's Travel Stop - Love Family Affiliated Fund
Robinson Charitable Foundation
Mustang Cat Charitable Foundation
United Way of Jackson County
Volunteer & Donations
Make a Difference in Jackson County Today!
Thank you for thinking about our organization!
As times get tougher there are more and more residents of our county that find it difficult to pay their bills and provide food for their family.
Any gift you are able to contribute is greatly appreciated.
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