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I will post more about Grocery University once I review the materials, but what I have read sounds like it will be very informative.

Knoxville Coupon Fair

See link below for information on the next Knoxville Coupon Fair:

http://couponingincriticaltimes.blogspot.com/2011/01/second-annual-knoxville-coupon-fairmark.html

Pediasure Rebate Information

Go to this link to obtain a rebate form for free Pediasure:

http://pediasure.com/pediasure-rebate

Money Saving Tip of the Day

Menu Planning

Plan ahead, think ahead and be prepared saves money and time. A menu plan for the week is so helpful in saving time and money. Having a menu plan keeps you from making multiple trips to the grocery store, thus wasting money on gas, buying unnecessary food items, or wasting money on deliver or takeout. A menu plan doesn’t mean you can’t eat out, just plan ahead for it. Because I work, I mainly only plan for dinners. Here is a sample plan I have used:

Sunday- Roast
Monday-Chicken, mac-n-cheese
Tuesday-Frozen pizza (This is the night I have a Ladies Bible Study, so it has to be quick.)
Wednesday-Chic-Fil-A (This is church night, so we do Chic-fil-a, if you buy the calendars you will save money.)
Thursday-Ham, green beans, corn
Friday-Spaghetti, toast
Saturday-Pork chops
I usually do not feel the need to include all my side dishes, because if you coupon and stockpile you will always have something on hand. So I just fix whatever I feel like having for the night. So you might ask, how do you do a plan? First scan your calendar to see what events are going on for the week, this way you will know if you need something quick or maybe even if you are eating out. Then scan the ads, coupons, blogs, and look for the best deals. Before you go shopping look to see what you have in the pantry. Check out your pantry see what ingredients you have, then go to Allreceipes.com and put the ingredients in to see if you can find a useful recipe.
Post your menu on the refrigerator, if everyone can see it then your children will less likely ask to go out to eat because they will already know what the plan is for the night. We still eat out; the menu is not set in stone. Life happens, sometimes that meeting runs too late or the baby is sick so it is okay to deviate from your plan.

(PS-I posted this for myself because I have slacked in this area over the last couple of months. I'm trying to get motivated again.)

Local & State Service Agencies

Sometimes we all need a little help along the way in life because we hit hard times or just plain struggling in this life. Here are some local and state agencies that might be able to assist you. If you need help, please don’t hesitate to contact some of these agencies, the worst thing that could happen are they tell you no, sorry we can’t help. The best thing that could happen is that you receive some much needed assistance.

Child Care assistance:
Douglas-Cherokee Child Certificate Program 423-581-5454
Clothing:
American Red Cross-Appalachian Chapter 865-453-5641
Chilhowee Baptist Center 865-981-2992
Ladies of Charity (thrift shop, distribution to those in need, diapers) 865-522-6341

Communication:
TN Linkup/Lifeline Assistance (discounted phone line) 800-342-8359
Disability Services:
American Council for the Blind 800-424-8666
AT&T Telecommunications (special rates and equipment) 888-390-7770
Disability Resource Center 865-367-3666
TN Early Intervention System (developmentally delayed children) 800-852-7157
TN Infant Parent Services-TIPS (children with disabilities) 865-579-3099
TN Services for the Blind 800-628-7818

Education:

Literacy GED hotline 800-531-1515
Veterans Upward bound/Pre-College Program 865-974-4466

Health:

Interfaith Health Clinic (prim care, dental, mental health, vision, hospital) 865-546-7330
Remote Area Medical (eye/vision care) 865-579-1530



Housing:

Rural Development (Anderson, Morgan, Scott, Roane) 865-483-5641
Ecumenical Storehouse(Anderson, Blount, Campbell, Claiborne, Cocke, 865-481-0274
Hamblen, Jefferson, Knox, Loudon, Monroe, Scott, Sevier, Union)

Legal assistance:

Legal Aid Society of Middle TN and Cumberlands (Roan, Morgan 865-483-8454
Anderson, Scott, Campbell, Claiborne, Union)
Legal Aid of E. TN (Knox) 865-637-0484
Legal Aid of E. TN (Blount) 865-981-1818

Medications:

www.needymeds.com (lists all medications available for free or reduced cost)
Partnership for Prescription Assistance 888-477-2669
(help to look for free/low cost programs)

Transportation:

East TN Human Resource Agency 865-691-2551


BLOUNT COUNTY RESOURCES

Food Pantries:

Fairview United Methodist 865-983-2080
Blount Co Food Pantry 865-983-4206
Community Food Connection 865-977-4400
St. Paul AME Zion 865-984-5364
Manna From Heaven 865-983-8023

Angel Food Ministries Distribution (low cost food):
The Haven 865-983-9141
Meadowbrook Christian Church 865-661-8933
Fairview United Methodist Church 865-983-2080
Little River Fellowship 865-740-0380
High Praises Church 865-681-9031

Health/Medical Services

Blount Co. Health Department 865-983-4582
Blount Memorial Good Samaritan Clinic 865-273-1616
Blount Memorial Good Samaritan Dental 865-681-7689
Cherokee Health Systems 865-380-4390
Hearing/Speech Found. Blount County 865-977-0981

Home Repair:

Blount County Community Action 865-983-8411
World Changers/Blount County 865-982-0499

Household Items:

Chilhowee Baptist Association 865-981-2992

Housing:

Maryville Housing Authority 865-983-4958

Medication Assistance:

Good Neighbors of Blount County 865-681-5420


Rent Assistance:

Blount County Community Action 865-983-8411
Chilhowee Baptist Church 865-981-2992
Salvation Army 865-983-7155
United Way of Blount County 865-982-2251

Utility Assistance:

Good Neighbors of Blount County 865-681-5420
Ladies of Charity(Kerosene assistance) 865-522-6341



Websites

www.firstgov.gov lots of free consumer information on a wide variety of topics
www.tennhelp.com local resource information for Tennessee residents
www.angelfoodministries.com menus and locations for low cost food distribution
www.resourcehouse.com local resource information
www.covertn.gov TennCare information




IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS

TennCare Issues:

TennCare Hotline (eligibility, change plans, change address) 800-669-1851
TennCare Solutions(file appeal, resolve problems) 800-878-3192
TennCare Advocacy(problems with urgent care needs) 800-722-7474
TennCare Partners Advocacy 800-758-1638
TennCare TTY-TDD Line 800-772-7647
CoverTN (health insurance for employed, uninsured) 800-268-3786
CoverKids(health insurance for kids) 800-268-3786

Social Security Administration 800-772-1213
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) 800-772-1213

Tennessee Department of Human Services (Food Stamps, Families First, Medicaid, TennCare, Child Only Grants):

Anderson Country 865-457-3660 Morgan County 423-346-6237
Blount County 865-981-2350 Roane County 865-354-2419
Campbell County 423-566-9639 Scott County 423-663-2821
Knox County 865-594-6151 Sevier County 865-429-7005
Loudon County 865-986-4751 Union County 865-992-5802

Energy Assistance (LIHEAP AGENCIES)

Blount County Community Action Agency Blount County 865-983-8411
Douglas Cherokee Economic Authority, Inc Sevier County 423-587-4500
East Tennessee Human Resource Agency Anderson, Campbell 865-691-2551
Morgan, Scott, Union
Knox County Community Action Committee Knox 865-637-6700
Mid-East Community Action Agency Loudon, Roane 865-354-0450
Aid to Distressed Families of Appalachian Counties ALL 865-483-6028
Project Help energy assistance ALL 865-637-6700

USDA Commodity Food Distribution Sites (Government Surplus):

Anderson County 865-457-5500
Blount County 865-983-8411
Campbell County 423-562-2948
Knox County 865-691-2551
Loudon County 865-986-5212
Morgan County 423-346-6651
Roane County 865-354-0450
Sevier County 865-453-4906
Union County 865-992-8816

Food Stamps:

Family Assistance Helpline (low-income, working families, students) 866-311-4287

Income Tax Assistance:

Legal Aid Society-Tennessee Taxpayer Project 800-238-1443

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