Hosea Helps

Care Center Emergency FoodService

Families and individuals can come to the warehouse for free emergency groceries. The food is packed for people who may not have a stove, a fridge or working utilities.

Employment AssistanceProgram

Hosea Helps teaches job-readiness skills and then helps with job placement. A case manager supports each household for 90 days.

Financial Stability Assessment and Rent & Utility ScreeningService

Staff look at a household's income and needs and tell you whether you can get help with rent, utilities and related costs. You do this by visiting the warehouse.

Food Delivery to SchoolsService

Schools with students from low-income families can order food, water and toiletries. Hosea Helps delivers them to the school, and the school hands them out to students and families.

Get or Renew Food Stamps (SNAP)Service

Hosea Helps is a SNAP application site. You can go to the warehouse to apply for or renew food stamps, and staff also check other benefits you may qualify for.

Homeless Prevention & Care CenterProgram

This program helps families keep their homes. It can include help with rent, mortgage and utility bills, and help with transportation, rehousing and shelter.

Hosea Mobile / Services for ChildrenProgram

Hosea Helps serves more than 3,000 children a year. This includes back-to-school festivals with book bags and supplies, a holiday party, and holiday festivals with free haircuts, clothes and medical care.

Household Products at the Care CenterService

While getting food or being screened, people can also pick up everyday items like clothing, toiletries and baby items.