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Wellness and Food Assistance Programs

Hunger prevention and basic hygiene needs are vital to proper growth and development of children.  The Community Storehouse has been able to help address these concerns with amazing donations and support from members of our community since 1982.

Volunteers Packing Food

NUTRITIONAL CENTER - PANTRY

Rising Food Insecurity: A Growing Community Challenge

Food insecurity continues to be a critical issue, affecting 1 in 5 children and impacting thousands of families in our community. Since the effects of COVID-19 in 2020, the demand for food assistance and essential personal items has skyrocketed. Requests for support have grown from 25 families per week in 2020 to approximately 208 families per week in 2024—a staggering 729% increase.

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This dramatic rise underscores the urgent need for food donation programs, community food pantries, and local hunger relief efforts to ensure that children and families have access to nutritious meals and basic necessities. Join us in the fight against food insecurity and help make a lasting impact in our community!

Kid Eating Snack

WEEKEND SNACK PACKS

To close the gap between opportunity and achievement, the Community Storehouse Snack Pack Program provides nutritious, kid-friendly food to children facing weekend food insecurity. These essential snack packs ensure that students have access to healthy food even when school meals are unavailable.

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Each week, volunteers at the Community Storehouse Nutritional Center assemble and deliver snack packs to school partners, where teachers and counselors identify students who may not have food over the weekend. These snack packs are then discreetly placed in their backpacks every Friday, ensuring they have the nutrition they need to thrive.

 

2024 Impact:

✅ 85,637 Snack Packs Distributed to Local Schools
✅ 175,374 Individual Snacks Provided
✅ Hundreds of Children Served Weekly

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Community Service

HYGIENE ASSISTANCE

Many families facing economic hardship struggle to afford daily necessities, which can impact health, confidence, and academic success for children.

We provide toothbrushes, toothpaste, shampoo, combs, soap, deodorant, and feminine hygiene products for distribution as needed.

 

By supporting hygiene assistance programs, we can help families thrive and ensure that every child has the resources to succeed. Join us in making a difference!

Playing with Baby

DIGNITY CLOTHING CLOSET

The Dignity Closet ensures that children in need receive seasonal clothing essentials by providing 10 items of clothing every quarter, including new socks and underwear.

 

Our team carefully selects age-appropriate, weather-ready clothing to support families facing financial hardship and ensure children have comfortable, essential attire throughout the year.

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Please Support Us in Our Efforts by Donating
Any of the Following Items

  • Canned Corn

  • Canned Green Beans

  • Misc. Canned Vegetables

  • Canned Fruit

  • Canned Soup

  • Pork & Beans

  • Macaroni & Cheese

  • Peanut Butter

  • Jelly

  • Cereal

  • Granola Bars

  • Cereal Bars

  • Oatmeal

  • Cheese Crackers

  • Fruit Snacks

  • Fruit / Pudding Cups

  • Cookies

  • Chips

  • Crackers

  • Non-Perishable, Peanut Free,
    Child-Friendly Snacks

  • Soap

  • Shampoo

  • Deodorant

  • Toothbrushes

  • Toothpaste

  • New Socks (Ages 5-18)

  • New Underwear (Ages 5-18)

  • Laundry Soap

  • Feminine Hygiene Products

  • New / Gently Used Baby Clothes

  • Blankets

  • Bouncy Seats

  • Strollers

  • Swings

  • Baby Monitors

  • New Diapers / Wipes

  • Formula

  • Bottles / Pacifiers

We Need Your Support Today

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