{"id":14374,"date":"2023-05-18T15:26:10","date_gmt":"2023-05-18T15:26:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uwchatt.local\/?p=14374"},"modified":"2023-06-16T16:09:21","modified_gmt":"2023-06-16T16:09:21","slug":"tennessee-benefit-kitchen-launches-to-help-local-residents-access-unclaimed-benefits","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/unitedwaycha.org\/tennessee-benefit-kitchen-launches-to-help-local-residents-access-unclaimed-benefits\/","title":{"rendered":"Tennessee Benefit Kitchen Launches To Help Local Residents Access Unclaimed Benefits"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (May 18, 2023)<\/strong> – United Way of Greater Chattanooga<\/a> is excited to promote the recently launched Tennessee Benefit Kitchen<\/a> free screener tool that allows all Tennesseans to easily determine eligibility for benefits they qualify for and how to apply for them. Tennessee residents can text \u201cBenefits\u201d to 211-211 to get started.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


\u201cAt United Way, we pay special attention to a metric called \u2018ALICE,\u2019 which stands for asset-limited, income-constrained, but employed,\u201d said Abby Garrison, Vice President of Community Investments. \u201cAdults in ALICE families are often working multiple jobs to make ends meet. Tennessee Benefit Kitchen offers these families access to unclaimed
benefits for which they may qualify. It\u2019s a powerful tool to help families find financial stability.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n


To get started, Tennessee residents will answer a few questions that will take 5 to 10 minutes to complete. After the screener, they immediately receive notice of tax credits and benefits for which they are eligible. They will also receive links to apply to each benefit. The tax credits and benefits covered in the screener currently include:
\u2022 Food Stamps (SNAP)
\u2022 Cash Assistance (TANF)
\u2022 Women Infants and Children (WIC)
\u2022 Head Start
\u2022 School Meals
\u2022 Child Care Assistance
\u2022 TennCare (Medicaid, for adults and children)
\u2022 ACA (Affordable Care Act for adults and children)
\u2022 CHIP (Children\u2019s Health Insurance Program)
\u2022 County Medical Services
\u2022 Home Energy Assistance (HEAP)
\u2022 Lifeline
\u2022 Child Tax Credit
\u2022 Childcare Tax Credit
\u2022 Earned Income Tax Credit<\/p>\n\n\n\n


To get started, text \u201cBenefits\u201d to 211-211.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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About United Way of Greater Chattanooga
<\/strong>At United Way of Greater Chattanooga, we envision a community where all people achieve their full human potential through education, stability, and health & well-being. Our mission is to unite people and resources in building a stronger, healthier community. Together, we drive measurable, lasting impact for our community. None of us can do it alone. UNITED, we can. For more information, visit our website www.unitedwaycha.org.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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