Resources For Families

Food Banks and Soup Kitchens

http://www.fns.USDA.gov/fns/fbco/foodbanks.htm

Food For Families
Network of food banks and food pantries in the United States.

Http://www.kwtx.com/10cares/bigheadlines/10744646.HTML

Untangling the Web–Disability Links
http://www.icdi.wvu.edu/Others.htm

Regional Food Bank – FAQs http://www.regionalfoodbank.net/FAQs.asp

Families USA: Low-Income Help RX
http://www.familiesusa.org/resource-centers/medicare-rx-center/low-income-help.HTML

You Can Do Google Searches to Find Help in Your State
http://www.Google.com/search?Q=low+income+help+assistance+links+&btnG=Search&hl=en

Directory of Churches – different links
http://www.churchangel.com/welcome.htm
http://www.usachurches.org/
http://www.churchzip.com/
http://netministries.org/churches.htm
http://www.worshipquest.org/

HELP FOR NEEDY FAMILIES LINKS
Help for Needy Families – Fred Jordan Missions
http://www.fjm.org/help-for-needy-families.htm
http://www.Google.com/search?Q=help+for+needy+families&btnG=Search&hl=en
http://www.acf.hhs.gov/acf_services.HTML

ALSO, CHECK OUT ALL THE YAHOO FREECYCLE GROUPS. PEOPLE GIVE AWAY STUFF.
http://freecycle.org/

Direct links to the food stamp site — officially the USDA Food &
Nutrition Service Frequently asked questions –
http://www.fns.USDA.gov/fsp/faqs.htm
Applicants and recipients
http://www.fns.usda.gov/fsp/applicant_recipients/default.htm

Modest Needs is a non-profit, tax-exempt philanthropic organization that began as one man’s personal project in March of 2002. Since that time, Modest Needs has become a community of unlikely philanthropists dedicated to helping others as best we can with what we have.
http://www.modestneeds.org/

Sources of Free or Low-Cost Food and Nutrition Materials
http://www.nal.usda.gov/fnic/pubs/bibs/gen/freelow.html

FREE FAMILY RESOURCES
http://freefamilyresources.com/

A list of directories of grantmakers by state/region/ city
http://fdncenter.org/learn/topical/sl_dir.html

Habitat for Humanity
http://www.habitatforhumanity.com/

Food Banks in the United States
http://www.wadv.org/foodbank.htm

Resources to Help Children and Families
http://www.ncfy.com/Resources.htm

State TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) Links
http://www.acf.dhhs.gov/news/welfare/stlinks.htmSingle

Recieve help for Food, Bills, Clothing, Etc
http://modestneeds.org/

Your local salvation army center
http://www.salvationarmy.org/

Alliance Foundation
The Alliance Foundation is a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide relief for children and their families affected by disasters in the United States.
http://www.alliance-consulting.com/foundation

American Public Human Services Association
Internet site that list social service agencies by state
http://www.aphsa.org/links/statecontacts.asp

Feeding Children Better
Do you find yourself having to choose between rent and food? Not eligible for food stamps? This site lists food banks throughout the USA if you click on the “get help” button.
http://www.feedingchildrenbetter.org/

Food Assistance Links
There is at least one listing for each state and the site will be updated regularly.
http://www.geocities.com/queenesperfect

Giving @ Home
A giving board website with links by category.
http://www.givingboard.com/

Giving Board
Whether you are in need yourself or wanting to help others, this is the place to be! Giving isn’t limited to monetary help. Words of encouragement, prayers and the ability to give others hope are equally important. We invite you to become part of our “family”,whether it is as a lurker or by chatting and letting us get to know
you better.
http://www.angelfire.com/pro/givingboardangels/GB_Request_Lists_Home.h
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Government Assistance For Low Income Individuals And Families. Many links by State.
http://www.geocities.com/spetite_oh/assistance.html

Guidestar: children
List of organizations by state that provide supplies and clothing for children.
http://www.guidestar.org/news/features/table_school.stm

Guidestar: utilities
List of organizations by state that provide help with utilities.
http://www.guidestar.org/news/features/table_utilities.html

Heartland Share
This is a program in several states which allows people to buy $25-30
worth of groceries for a small fee plus community service hours.
http://www.heartlandshare.com/

Information and Referral Resource Network
Provides directory information and links to sites on the Internet for
Human Services and associated information and referral, Health and
Medical Services, Disease Centers and Reports, Prescription Drug
Products and Reference material, Community Health and Outreach
programs and published information on these subjects.
http://www.ir-net.com/

Listing of local food banks
This website will give a listing of food banks in your state. It is
very helpful, even if your income is too high for federal food help
the local food banks will help.
http://secondharvest.org/

Salvation Army
They offer utility bill assistance, emergency food pantry/vouchers,
emergency financial assistance, general health screening and
assessment, mdical referrals and access to medical treatment.
http://www.usc.salvationarmy.org/

Special Needs Phone Book & Crisis Guide
Extensive list of resources for all kinds of needs, some with links,
but all with contact information. Listed alphabetically by category.
Select Moody’s Directory in the Consumer Resources column.
http://www.efmoody.com/

U.S. Department of Energy Utility Assistance
This federal program assists with utility payments for persons that
have income up to 150% of the federal poverty guidlines.(currently
11,540.00 for a one person household). In most states you can qualify
for assistance 2 times a year.
http://www.eren.doe.gov/

Women Children Family Service Charities of America
Phone: 1-800-626-6481 WCFS is a coalition comprised of many of
America’s finest charitable organizations dedicated to meeting the
needs of women, children, and families in America and around the
world. Our members provide real solutions to real problems, and act
as a force for change with law and policy makers.
http://www.womenandchildren.org/

Free Clothing Resources
http://www.nal.org/ (For School children)
http://www.thewomensalliance.org/ (Interview/work clothing for women)
http://www.careergear.org/ (Interview/work clothing for men)

Freecycle, a good website for every income type.
http://freecycle.org/

About Angel Food Ministries – Angel Food Ministries
Angel Food Ministries, A Food Ministry with a Servant’s Heart,
providing low … Angel Food Ministries crosses denominational lines
and has spread the good news …
http://www.angelfoodministries.com/

Telephone Assistance Programs for Low Income Households
Lifeline, Link Up, and Toll Limitation Service (TLS) help keep
Americans connected by making basic, local telephone service more
affordable for more than 7 million Americans. For information about
applying for these discounts, click on your state in the map below or
contact your phone company directly. Please note, not all companies
that offer Lifeline, Link Up, and TLS are listed.
http://www.lifelinesupport.org/li/low-income/lifelinesupport/browser/

Share The Vision Sight For Students Is A Program Founded By Vision Service Plan (VSP) The Program Provides FREE Vision Exams & Glasses To Low Income Uninsured Children Across The Country.

http://www.sightforstudents.org/

Free Money Grants from Modest Needs to Help Unemployed

Self-Sufficiency Grants
Back-To-Work Grants
Independent Living Grants
Non-Profit Grants
The “Random Acts of Kindness” Grants
Bridge Grants
http://www.modestneeds.org/help/grants/

Energy Assistance: Home Heating and Cooling
http://www.ncat.org/liheap/referral.htm

Financial Help to Pay for Home Heating and Cooling
http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/liheap/faq.htm

Guidestar: utilities
List of organizations by state that provide help with utilities.
http://www.guidestar.org/news/features/table_utilities.html

Since 1988, the National Center for Appropriate Technology (NCAT) has operated the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Clearinghouse through a training and technical assistance contract from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Children and Families, Office of Community Services, Division of Energy Assistance. To contact: http://liheap.ncat.org/

2-1-1 provides free and confidential information and referral. Call 2-1-1 for help with food, housing, employment, health care, counseling and more. Learn more about your local 2-1-1 by looking it up here. http://www.211.org/