Food, Clothing, & Household Needs

Results: 52

• Baby Clothing (6)
  BM-6500.1500-100

  Baby Clothing

  BM-6500.1500-100
  
  Programs that pay for or provide new or secondhand clothing and layettes for infants and young children.
• Bedding/Linen (1)
  BM-3000.1000

  Bedding/Linen

  BM-3000.1000
  
  Programs that pay for or provide new or secondhand sheets, blankets, pillowcases, bedspreads, curtains, towels and other similar household essentials.
• Building Materials/Supplies Donation Programs (1)
  TI-1800.1000

  Building Materials/Supplies Donation Programs

  TI-1800.1000
  
  Programs that accept paint, siding, lighting fixtures, hardware, doors, windows and other construction materials and keep them for use in their own program or donate them to community-based organizations that will use them in housing renovation or other community revitalization projects.
• Children's Clothing (3)
  BM-6500.1500-120

  Children's Clothing

  BM-6500.1500-120
  
  Programs that pay for or provide new or secondhand clothing for children and/or adolescents.
• Cleaning Products (3)
  BM-3000.1500

  Cleaning Products

  BM-3000.1500
  
  Programs that pay for or provide brooms, mops, dust pans, cleansing powder, dish washing soap, paper towels, window cleaner, furniture polish, trash bags and other cleaning equipment and/or supplies for people to use to clean their homes.
• Clothing (7)
  BM-6500.1500

  Clothing

  BM-6500.1500
  
  Programs that pay for or provide new or secondhand clothing. Included are clothing exchange programs.
• Clothing Vouchers (1)
  BM-6500.1500-130

  Clothing Vouchers

  BM-6500.1500-130
  
  Programs that supply coupons that can be exchanged in designated thrift shops or nonprofit organizations for clothing.
• Community Gardening (2)
  BD-2600.1500

  Community Gardening

  BD-2600.1500
  
  Programs that provide plots of land on which groups of people living in a neighborhood can grow fruits, vegetables, herbs and flowers. Community gardens provide access to fresh produce and plants; may be located in parks, schools, hospital grounds or other open areas; and may be nurtured communally and the bounty shared, have individual plots for personal use, or be dedicated to "urban agriculture" where produce is grown for a market. Some have raised beds that are accessible to people with disabilities. The gardens provide an opportunity for participants to savor the freshness, flavor and wholesomeness of home-grown produce; save money on their food bills; grow traditional foods not available in the supermarket; or simply get some exercise and enjoy the benefits of being outdoors. They also support a community's food security, contribute to the preservation of open space, strengthen community bonds, provide a sense of connection to the environment and offer opportunities for community education.
• Congregate Meals/Nutrition Sites (13)
  BD-5000.1500

  Congregate Meals/Nutrition Sites

  BD-5000.1500
  
  Programs that provide hot meals on a regular basis primarily for older adults who may be at risk for nutritional deficits and social isolation without assistance. Congregate meals are often combined with recreational, educational and social activities, and programs may include access to health services and/or information. Some programs are also open to caregivers, spouses and/or adults with disabilities.
• Diapers (14)
  BM-6500.1500-150

  Diapers

  BM-6500.1500-150
  
  Programs that pay for or provide cloth or disposable diapers.
• Disaster Related Clothing/Emergency Supplies (1)
  TH-2600.1550

  Disaster Related Clothing/Emergency Supplies

  TH-2600.1550
  
  Programs that provide clothing, blankets and other essentials immediately following a major disaster or large-scale emergency for people who have experienced substantial losses as a result of the incident.
• Donation Drop Off Points (1)
  TI-1900

  Donation Drop Off Points

  TI-1900
  
  Organizations that establish central points where people can bring personal and household goods, office equipment and supplies and other items they wish to donate.
• Donation Pickups (3)
  TI-2100

  Donation Pickups

  TI-2100
  
  Organizations that operate vans and trucks which pick up and remove unwanted personal and household goods, office equipment and supplies and other items from homes and businesses.
• Fans (2)
  BM-3000.0500-750.20

  Fans

  BM-3000.0500-750.20
  
  Programs that pay for or provide new or reconditioned fans that people can use during hot weather.
• Food Donation Programs (1)
  TI-1800.2000

  Food Donation Programs

  TI-1800.2000
  
  Programs that accept canned food and other food resources and keep the food for use in their own programs or donate it to food banks, food pantries, meal programs and other community-based food programs for distribution to the people they serve.
• Food Handling Permits (2)
  DF-7000.2250

  Food Handling Permits

  DF-7000.2250
  
  Programs that offer permits which authorize the holder to work in the kitchens of food establishments such as restaurants and cafeterias preparing and serving food.
• Food Pantries (127)
  BD-1800.2000

  Food Pantries

  BD-1800.2000
  
  Programs that acquire food products through donations, canned food drives, food bank programs or direct purchase and distribute the food to people who are in emergency situations. Some pantries deliver food to people whose disabilities or illnesses make it difficult for them to leave home.
• Food Production Support Services (2)
  BD-2600.0500

  Food Production Support Services

  BD-2600.0500
  
  Programs that provide information, technical assistance and other services that support the planting, nurturing, protection, harvesting, marketing and utilization of food products for individuals who maintain ranches, farms, aquaculture facilities; commercial fishing ventures; orchards, greenhouses, nurseries or other commercial food production activities.
• Food Stamps/SNAP Applications (1)
  NL-6000.2000-220

  Food Stamps/SNAP Applications

  NL-6000.2000-220
  
  County or state offices that accept Food Stamp applications, determine eligibility for the Food Stamp program and allotments, and issue Food Stamp EBT cards which are presented at the grocery checkout counter when purchasing food. Certified households receive their EBT card and instructions for setting up a PIN number within 30 days of the date their application was filed. Expedited food stamps are available within seven days for people who are in an emergency situation and whose income and spendable resources for that month are within specified limits. Also included are other programs that help people prepare and file Food Stamp/SNAP applications and/or are authorized to do eligibility determinations for the program.
• Food Stamps/SNAP Recipients (4)
  YC-2000

  Food Stamps/SNAP Recipients

  YC-2000
  
  Low-income individuals and families who have been issued an electronic benefits transfer (EBT) "debit" card by the federal Food Stamp/SNAP program which they can use as a means of payment in grocery stores, farmers markets, restaurants and other food outlets to pay for food.
• Food Vouchers (1)
  BD-1800.2250

  Food Vouchers

  BD-1800.2250
  
  Programs that supply food coupons which can be exchanged in designated grocery stores, supermarkets and/or farmers markets for food products. The vouchers are generally provided to low income individuals and families on an occasional or ongoing basis, but may also be available to other specified populations; and may be issued in paper or electronic formats.
• Formula/Baby Food (8)
  BD-1800.8200-250

  Formula/Baby Food

  BD-1800.8200-250
  
  Programs that supply infant formula and/or baby food, usually in addition to other groceries.
• Fresh Food (11)
  BD-1800.8200-255

  Fresh Food

  BD-1800.8200-255
  
  Food distribution programs that provide fruits, vegetables, baked goods, deli items, dairy products and other perishables. Some programs offer locally grown fresh foods as a part of a movement toward locally based food sustainability.
• Furniture (3)
  BM-3000.2000

  Furniture

  BM-3000.2000
  
  Programs that pay for or provide new or secondhand sofas, chairs, tables, beds, dressers and other necessary home furnishings.
• General Appliance Provision (2)
  BM-3000.0500-250

  General Appliance Provision

  BM-3000.0500-250
  
  Programs that provide appliances for people who need them. Available items depend on what has been donated and is on hand at any given time.
• General Clothing Donation Programs (1)
  TI-1800.1500-250

  General Clothing Donation Programs

  TI-1800.1500-250
  
  Programs that accept new or secondhand clothing, repair the items if necessary, and keep the clothing for use in their own programs, donate it to shelters and other community-based organizations for distribution to the people they serve, or sell it to raise money for agency programs. These programs accept donations of all types of clothing including children's clothes, work clothes, maternity clothes and shoes rather than specialize in a particular type of clothing.
• General Clothing Provision (24)
  BM-6500.1500-250

  General Clothing Provision

  BM-6500.1500-250
  
  Programs that provide clothing for people who need it. Available items depend on what has been donated and is on hand at any given time. The collection may include but does not specialize in children's clothes, work clothes, maternity clothes and shoes.
• General Household Goods Provision (1)
  BM-3000.2500

  General Household Goods Provision

  BM-3000.2500
  
  Programs that pay for or provide access to an assortment of new, reconditioned or secondhand household goods including furniture, appliances, bedding and linens and other items for the home. Available items depend on what has been donated and is on hand at any given time.
• Grocery Ordering/Delivery (1)
  BD-2400.2590

  Grocery Ordering/Delivery

  BD-2400.2590
  
  Food markets that accept online and/or telephone orders and deliver food and household supplies to the homes of people who are unable to go out and shop on their own behalf or who prefer to have their groceries delivered. Also included are food pantries that deliver the food to people with illnesses, disabilities, transportation issues or other extenuating circumstances which prevent them from picking it up; and programs that place online orders for older adults, people with disabilities and individuals who are struggle with using a computer or have no Internet access.
• Heaters (1)
  BM-3000.0500-750.35

  Heaters

  BM-3000.0500-750.35
  
  Programs that pay for or provide new or reconditioned portable heaters that people can use during cold weather.
• Home Delivered Meals (15)
  BD-5000.3500

  Home Delivered Meals

  BD-5000.3500
  
  Programs that prepare and regularly deliver meals to older adults, people with disabilities and others who have difficulties shopping and/or preparing food for themselves or traveling to a site where a meal is being served.
• Household Goods (5)
  BM-3000

  Household Goods

  BM-3000
  
  Programs that pay for or provide new, reconditioned or secondhand furnishings for homes or apartments.
• Hunger/Food Issues (1)
  YZ-3280

  Hunger/Food Issues

  YZ-3280
  
  Programs that provide information and/or services that deal with the topic of hunger and the availability of food.
• Kitchenware (1)
  BM-3000.4000

  Kitchenware

  BM-3000.4000
  
  Programs that pay for or provide new or secondhand dishes, utensils, food storage containers and other cookware.
• Liquid Nutrition Supplements (4)
  BD-1800.8200-400

  Liquid Nutrition Supplements

  BD-1800.8200-400
  
  Programs that provide liquid nutrition supplements for older adults and/or people with disabilities who, for medical reasons, are unable to derive sufficient nutrients from a regular diet. Also included are programs that provide high calorie liquid supplements needed by cancer patients and others who have difficulty swallowing, digesting or keeping solid foods down.
• Low Cost Building Materials/Supplies (1)
  BH-3000.4600

  Low Cost Building Materials/Supplies

  BH-3000.4600
  
  Programs that provide access to building materials at below market costs. In many cases, the materials have been recovered from obsolete buildings by building deconstruction programs and made available for reuse by communities as an alternative to purchasing new materials.
• Maternity Clothing (2)
  BM-6500.1500-500

  Maternity Clothing

  BM-6500.1500-500
  
  Programs that pay for or provide clothing that individuals can wear during pregnancy.
• Mobile Food Pantry Programs (7)
  BD-1800.5000

  Mobile Food Pantry Programs

  BD-1800.5000
  
  Programs sponsored in many communities by local food banks that distribute directly to clients who are unable to obtain adequate amounts of healthy food, particularly to people who live in low-income communities without reasonable access to a traditional food pantry as well as to college campuses where hunger among students is a growing problem. With the ability to travel, mobile food pantries can address food insecurity where it exists while finding homes for fresh, perishable food items including produce, grains, meat and dairy products before their shelf life expires and they go to waste. Mobile pantry agencies (generally churches or local nonprofits) may borrow an available parking lot (e.g., a school's lot after hours), and after scheduling a mobile pantry distribution with their sponsoring food bank, they can leaflet the neighborhood or take other steps to announce to potential clients when and where the distribution will take place. When the food arrives at the distribution site, a temporary station is set up to allow participants to walk up or drive through to select desired food or receive a pre-packaged box or bag. Clients may fill out short questionnaires or go through brief interviews to participate. When the event is over, the volunteers load any leftovers back in the vehicle, leaving the parking lot as clean as it was when they arrived.
• Mobile Markets (4)
  BD-2400.5050

  Mobile Markets

  BD-2400.5050
  
  Programs that bring fresh meat and produce, dairy items and other food and grocery products to remote rural areas, urban "food deserts" (neighborhoods without access to good quality, affordable food) or other areas where residents have minimal access to healthy food sources or must travel long distances to access grocery stores that sell fresh food. Mobile markets generally operate from a truck, van, trailer or other vehicle converted for this purpose; and, like farmers markets, can serve various communities on a scheduled or rotating basis.
• Packed Lunches/Dinners (6)
  BD-1800.6400

  Packed Lunches/Dinners

  BD-1800.6400
  
  Programs that provide fresh or frozen lunches or dinners which are packed in portable containers and typically picked up and eaten elsewhere. Clients may include people who are homeless or low income, have a disability or illness or meet other eligibility criteria.
• Personal/Grooming Supplies (15)
  BM-6500.6500-650

  Personal/Grooming Supplies

  BM-6500.6500-650
  
  Programs that pay for or provide soap, shampoo, toothbrushes, toothpaste, mouthwash, combs, brushes, cotton swabs, deodorant, facial tissue, toilet paper and other personal hygiene/grooming supplies for homeless people and other individuals who need them.
• Personal/Grooming Supplies Donation Programs (1)
  TI-1800.6700

  Personal/Grooming Supplies Donation Programs

  TI-1800.6700
  
  Programs that accept cosmetics, shaving utensils, beard trimming equipment, hygienic supplies and other personal care items and keep them for use in their own program or donate them to shelters and other community-based organizations for distribution to the people they serve. Also included are programs that assemble a collection of personal/grooming supplies for women and/or men and make the materials available to people in the community who need them.
• Pet Food (8)
  PD-6250.6600

  Pet Food

  PD-6250.6600
  
  Programs that supply dried or canned dog or cat food, bird seed, fodder or other types of sustenance for animals and other creatures that people keep as pets. Also included are programs that provide financial assistance that enables owners to purchase food for their pets.
• School Breakfasts (1)
  BD-5000.8000

  School Breakfasts

  BD-5000.8000
  
  A program that provides supplementary nutrition in the form of a free or reduced-cost meal at the beginning of the school day for school children. The program is federally-funded and is available to income-eligible school age children. Public and private, nonprofit schools participating in the program are reimbursed for the breakfasts served.
• School Clothing (2)
  BM-6500.1500-800

  School Clothing

  BM-6500.1500-800
  
  Programs that pay for or provide new or secondhand clothing or school uniforms for children who need something appropriate to wear to school.
• School Lunches/Snacks (2)
  BD-5000.8200

  School Lunches/Snacks

  BD-5000.8200
  
  A program that provides supplementary nutrition in the form of a free or reduced-cost meal at noon time for school children. The program is federally-funded and is available to income-eligible students who are unable to pay the full cost. Public and private, nonprofit schools participating in the program are reimbursed for the lunches served.
• Shoes (1)
  BM-6500.1500-830

  Shoes

  BM-6500.1500-830
  
  Programs that pay for or provide new or secondhand shoes. Included are odd shoe exchanges.
• Soup Kitchens (7)
  BD-5000.8300

  Soup Kitchens

  BD-5000.8300
  
  Programs offered by churches, restaurants and other organizations that provide meals in a central location for people who lack the resources needed to buy and prepare food. The food may be distributed to people who line up for the meal or may be served to people seated in a dining hall setting, and participants rarely need to establish eligibility for the service.
• Summer Food Service Programs (2)
  BD-5000.8500

  Summer Food Service Programs

  BD-5000.8500
  
  Programs that operate during the summer when school is not in session and provide congregate nutritional meals (breakfasts, snacks, lunches and/or dinners) for children and youth. Summer food service programs are generally available to youth age 18 and younger who live in designated low-income areas; and may be federally-funded or funded by other entities.
• Thrift Shops (33)
  BM-8500

  Thrift Shops

  BM-8500
  
  Organizations that offer new or secondhand furniture, appliances, clothing, toys and other material goods at lower than retail prices, and which often use the proceeds from sales to support other services to the community. Thrift shops accept direct donations from the public of new and reusable goods. Also included are other types of resale shops that sell secondhand but reusable musical instruments, salvaged building materials, office equipment, sports equipment, books, CDs and other material goods.
• WIC (17)
  NL-6000.9500

  WIC

  NL-6000.9500
  
  A public health nutrition program administered by the USDA Food and Nutrition Service that provides nutrition education, nutritious foods, breastfeeding support and health care referrals for income-eligible pregnant or postpartum individuals, infants and children up to age five. Foster parents, grandparents, guardians and single fathers who have custody of their children may also be eligible to receive food assistance for children up to age five if they meet income guidelines. WIC provides specific foods to supplement the dietary needs of participants to ensure good health and development. Food packages typically include iron-fortified infant cereal, milk, cheese, eggs, whole grains, peanut butter, beans, fruits, vegetables and juice. Families can shop for WIC foods at most grocery stores using a WIC electronic transfer benefit (EBT) card or vouchers.
• Work Clothing (4)
  BM-6500.1500-950

  Work Clothing

  BM-6500.1500-950
  
  Programs that pay for or provide new or secondhand uniforms or other working clothes. Also included are programs such as "Dress for Success" that provide interview suits and other professional attire for low income individuals (frequently women) who need this type of wardrobe to secure and/or retain gainful employment.