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Offers clothing items, cooking utensils, bedding items, toys, etc. to those in need for a minimal cost. Revenue received is used for other household crisis situations.

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Bedding/Linen
General Household Goods Provision
Household Goods Donation Programs
General Clothing Provision
General Clothing Donation Programs
The Howard County Food Pantry provides food for people in need. Food baskets provide fresh, frozen, and non-perishable food items. In addition, non-food items such as diapers, formula, hygiene products, and cleaning products may be available. The supply given is based on need and size of the family. Donations and volunteers are welcome.

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Food Sorting/Packing Volunteer Opportunities
Food Donation Programs
Cleaning Products
Formula/Baby Food
Diapers
Personal/Grooming Supplies
Food Pantries

Provides essential furniture to individuals and families who are transitioning out of homelessness or are unable to afford furniture. This program is for emergencies only and services may not be provided to all applicants.

Provides food, cleaning supplies, paper supplies, laundry detergent, and toothpaste for low income and needy persons in the Durant and Wilton school districts. Visits allowed up to twice per moth. Donations are welcome.

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Personal/Grooming Needs
Food Pantries
Cleaning Products
Thrift store provides clothing, shoes and accessories, toys and games, furniture, household goods, home decorations, antiques, religious and devotional items at a reduced cost.
Provides clothing, furniture and miscellaneous items to anyone in need.

Individuals in need can receive a furniture voucher to Central Illinois Christians in Mission. Vouchers available once a year.

Provides furniture, household goods, clothing.

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Furniture
Household Goods Donation Programs
Thrift Shops
General Clothing Provision

Provides individuals with supplies such as car seats, cribs, diapers, and formula.

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Furniture
Child Passenger Safety Seats
Formula/Baby Food
Diapers

Provides beds for children, along with a twin bed frame and mattress. Each child also receives a handmade quilt, sheet set, pillow, book, stuffed animal, and hygiene kit.

Provides donated appliances and furniture at no charge to those in need.

Accepts most household items in good, clean, working conditions.

Thrift store. Donations requested for items.

Provides the following for individuals experiencing homelessness in the area: meals, toiletries, first aid, clothing, winter coats, blankets, and information on community resources.

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Personal/Grooming Needs
Specialized Information and Referral
Bedding/Linen
General Clothing Provision
Soup Kitchens
Winter Clothing
On site services include a food, toiletry, and cleaning item pantry, a clothing closet and access to computers, wi-fi and printers. Referrals can be made to other agencies if needs cannot immediately be met. The center also offers continuing education programs.

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Personal/Grooming Needs
Food Pantries
Cleaning Products
Public Internet Access Sites
Public Access Computers/Tools
General Clothing Provision

Offers to help low-income veterans who are facing eviction or are homelessness. Funds may be used to assist with rental arrears, security deposit, and first month's rent to return to housing. Furniture and household items available for those in need. Veterans who need more long-term support to remain in housing can be assisted through the veterans supportive housing program.

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Rent Payment Assistance
Furniture
Temporary Financial Assistance
Utility Deposit Assistance
Rental Deposit Assistance
Utility Bill Payment Plans
General Household Goods Provision
Hygiene items and household items on a first come, first served basis.

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Personal/Grooming Needs
Kitchenware
Bedding/Linen
Clothing and household items, such as bedding, kitchenware, etc.

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Kitchenware
Bedding/Linen
General Clothing Provision

Provides personal products, household items and three cleaning products once a month
to those in need.

Free and confidential services include pregnancy options information, pregnancy testing, ultrasounds, adoption referrals, maternity and infant and child supplies, parent education program.

Offers a large resource center that can equip families with clothing, shoes, toys, toiletry items (limited), infant supplies, and larger infant items such as cribs, bouncy seats, pack-n-plays, and other items subject to availability. Items are gently used and vary based on donations received.

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Diapers
Furniture
Fetal Ultrasound
Maternity Clothing
Pregnancy Testing
Baby Clothing
Expectant/New Parent Assistance
Giveaways every Tuesday and Thursday in the basement; items offered include clothing, kitchen items, shoes and other miscellaneous items.

Donations also accepted at giveaway time. See website for items to donate (medical equipment, office supplies, hygiene products, books/CDs/DVDs, etc.).

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General Clothing Provision
Kitchenware
General Clothing Donation Programs

Offers emergency assistance, including help with rent and utility bills, prescriptions, and transportation expenses. Provides personal hygiene and baby supplies, such as diapers and formula. Offers thrift store vouchers for clothing and household supplies.

Provides fans during the summer to eligible households.

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Utility Service Payment Assistance
Medical Expense Assistance
Transportation Expense Assistance
Household Goods Vouchers
Rent Payment Assistance
Personal/Grooming Needs
Formula/Baby Food
Diapers
Clothing Vouchers
Fans
General Assistance provides temporary assistance for basic or special needs to low income persons who reside in Polk County.

RENTAL ASSISTANCE (Potential First Month's Rent Assistance as well) may be available to those in need. For First Month's Rent - Must be able to prove the following - property must have a valid housing certificate, must be able to show that housing is affordable, utilities must be set up in applicants name and if newly employed, must provide 2-3 check stubs.

**FOR UTILITY ASSISTANCE: November 1-April 30 anyone seeking help for Electric MUST go through the LIHEAP program first. Those applying for Utility Assistance from G.A. must have an acceptance or denial letter from LIHEAP. Must have a disconnect notice and 12 month billing and payment history from the utility company. For water help - call to check on availability of funds.

CREMATION EXPENSE ASSISTANCE may be available to those who meet the income guidelines.

HOUSEHOLD GOODS AND FURNITURE may be available to those that need assistance with beds, refrigerators or stoves.

MEDICAL EXPENSE ASSISTANCE may be available for medical supplies (no longer helps with prescription costs) and assistance with transportation to out of town appointments.

MORTGAGE PAYMENT ASSISTANCE may be available to those needing help with their mortgage payment.

PROPERTY TAX PAYMENT ASSISTANCE may be available to assist elderly (aged 65 and older) and disabled homeowners who may qualify for suspension of property taxes.

TRAVELER'S ASSISTANCE may provide transient transportation expenses to person stranded in Polk County for 24 hours or less. Applicant may be eligible if they are not a resident of Polk County and is traveling to another destination where he/she has family or other housing available to them.

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Burial/Cremation Expense Assistance
Furniture
Medical Expense Assistance
General Appliance Provision
Mortgage Payment Assistance
Transportation Expense Assistance
Property Tax Payment Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Travelers Assistance
Emergency assistance for clothing and furniture for families and individuals affected by fire, flood, or fleeing domestic abuse.

Offers personal hygiene items and laundry/dish soap as items are available.

Carol's Closet can help veterans, seniors, and persons with disabilities with household items including furniture and bedding, hospital beds, walkers, wheelchairs (including motorized), shower chairs, commodes and adult hygiene items. In addition, Carol's Closet can help families with newborn baby clothes to size 6 children's clothes, diapers, new cribs and car seats, baby essentials, and household items including dishes, furniture and bedding. Carol's Closet also has a handicap accessible van and standing lift for loan with a donation. Carol's Closet accepts donations of good and has opportunities for people to volunteer.

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Personal/Grooming Supplies Donation Programs
Baby Furniture Donation Programs
Hospital Beds
General Furniture Provision
Bedding/Linen Donation Programs
Diapers
Shower/Bath Seats
Walking Aids
Baby Clothing
Baby Furniture
Child Passenger Safety Seats
Personal/Grooming Supplies
Bedding/Linen
Hospital Bed Donation Programs
Thrift Shop Support Volunteer Opportunities
Wheelchairs/Wheeled Mobility
Walking Aid Donation Programs