Abundant Life S.D.A. Church
Address - 1720 J St.
Las Vegas, Nevada 89106
702-647-2627
Saturdays 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Call the church for food and information.

African Immigrant Ministries
Food pantry address is 1140 Almond Ln. Dr. #303
Las Vegas, Nevada 89104
Dial - 702-235-2361
Every Other Wednesday 8:00pm

Aguilas Centro Familiar
6744 Spencer St.
Las Vegas, NV 89119
702-871-7900
Hours - Thursdays 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Centro de Restauracion Rohi
1124 S. Maryland Pkwy
Las Vegas, Nevada 89104
Call 702-808-9336
Hours open - Thursdays 7:00pm

Centro de Victoria
3430 E. Tropicana Ave.
Las Vegas, NV 89121
702-898-8878
Fridays 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Centro Evangelistico Salem
4465 N. Las Vegas Blvd
Las Vegas, NV 89115
702-328-5349
Fridays 12:00pm

Changing Directions Community Development
2540 E. Charlston Blvd
Las Vegas, NV 89106
702-630-6191
Sun. 1:00-3:00pm & 2nd & 4th Thurs. 1:00pm-3:00pm
Various low income programs and referrals.

Christ the King
4925 S. Torrey Pines
Las Vegas, NV 89118
702-871-1904
Mon. - Fri. 10:00am-12:00pm & 1:00pm-3:00pm
May have free food, meals, and other support such as shelter for Clark County
families.

City Mission
2214 N. Pecos Rd.
Las Vegas, Nevada 89115
702-384-1930
Mon. - Fri. 9:00am - 12:00pm
Food is distributed in these limited hours.

College Park Baptist Church
Address of food bank at the church is 2101 E. Owens Ave
North Las Vegas, NV 89030
Call 702-642-5921
Mondays 1:30pm

Colorado River Food Bank
1575 Casino Drive
Laughlin, Nevada 89029
702-298-9220
Mon. - Fri. 8:00am - 3:00pm
The non-profit works with local pantries, parishes and churches. Also look into
SNAP food stamps at the center.

Community Baptist Church
Location is 245 E. Foster Ave.
Henderson, NV 89011
702-566-0071
Tuesdays 1:30pm

Cristo Viene
4901 Jean
Las Vegas, Nevada 89108
702-339-5464
Fridays 7:00pm - 9:00pm

Deep Roots Christian Church
Address is 4161 N. Rancho Dr.
Las Vegas, NV 89130
702-395-9394
By Appointment Only

Destined for Glory
3565 E. Post Rd.
Las Vegas, NV 89120
702-364-5679
Thursdays 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Discovery Church
Location is 4310 Losee Rd.
North Las Vegas, NV 89030
702-259-8400
1st & 3rd Sundays 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Economic Opportunity Board
330 W. Washington Ave.
Las Vegas, NV 89106
Phone number - 702-647-3307

El Buen Pastor
6200 Rio Vista St.
Las Vegas, Nevada 89130
702-631-4019
Mondays 5:30pm & Tuesdays 9:00am - 8:00pm

Epicenter on the Parkway
2000 S. Maryland Pkwy Ste. #2
Las Vegas, Nevada 89104
702-735-7655
Mon. - Fri. 10:00am - 12:00pm

Faith Fellowship Foursquare
2190 N. Blagg Rd
Pahrump, NV 89060
775-727-9183
Mon, Wed & Fri. 2:00pm - 2:30pm

Family Worship Center
4000 Spring Rd.
Las Vegas, NV 89106
702-648-3418
Fridays 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Family Youth Enrichment C.D.C.
Main address is 500 Miller Ave.
North Las Vegas, Nevada 89030
Telephone - 702-207-2125
Every other Friday at Aloha Mobile Home Park 2:00pm

FBC of Indian Springs
660 McFarland Ave.
Indian SpringS, NV 89018
Dial 702-879-3203 for intake
Wednesdays 3:00pm - 7:00pm
Volunteers will pass out canned goods, breads, and perishable items.

First AME Church
2450 Revere Street
North Las Vegas, Nevada 89030
702-649-1774
Thursdays 10:00am - 1:00pm

First Baptist Church of LV
4400 Oakey Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89102
702-821-1234
Tues. & Wed. 10:00am - 2:00pm

First Congregational Church
Church location - 1200 N. Eastern Avenue
Las Vegas, Nevada 89101
Dial - 702-642-2220
3rd Fridays 10:00am - 12:00pm

FISH Emergency Assistance
1600 E. Cartier
North Las Vegas, NV 89030
Phone number - 702-649-6522
By Appointment Only; Mon, Wed - Fri 11:00am-1:00pm
Call for meals, groceries, or other financial assistance such as rent and energy bills.

For The Least of These
Phone Calls Only/English Speaking Only
North Las Vegas, NV 89031
Address - 702-324-6850
Sunday Delivery

Freedom Foursquare Outreach
2323 S. Nellis Blvd.
Las Vegas, Nevada 89104
702-431-8463
Tues. 1:00pm - 3:00pm & Fri. 10:00am - 12:00pm
Services include a food bank on site, and information on clothing closets. May be
able to direct people to other programs such as SNAP food stamps and LIHEAP.

Frontier Southern Baptist
Address is 3459 E. Cheyenne
North Las Vegas, NV 89030
Phone number - 702-642-8776
Wednesdays 9:30am - 11:30am

Full Gospel Temple
817 E. Carey Ave
North Las Vegas, NV 89030
702-649-8085
Wed. & Fri. 7:00pm - 8:00pm & Sun. 12:00pm - 2:00pm

Gethsemani Missionary Baptist
1490 E. University Ave.
Las Vegas, NV 89119
702-650-9135
2nd and 4th Wednesday 10:00am - 12:00pm

Giving Life Ministries
416 Perlite Street
Henderson, Nevada 89015
702-565-4984
Fridays 9:00am - 12:00pm & Tuesdays 9:00am-12:00pm

God's Groceries Food Ministry
101 S. Rancho
Las Vegas, NV 89106
Dial - 702-348-1544
Thursdays 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Hundreds of families in Clark County receive help. The Commodity Supplemental
Food Program is a federal resource offered here.

Grace Immanuel Missionary
845 W. Bartlett Ave.
North Las Vegas, Nevada 89030
702-207-2125
Tuesdays 2:00pm

Greater New Jerusalem
Main address - 1100 N. D St.
Las Vegas, NV 89106
Dial - 702-399-2849
Saturdays 7:00am - 10:00am

Helping Hands of NLV
3640 N. 5th St
North Las Vegas, NV 89032
702-649-7853
Mon. - Fri. 8:00am - 12:00pm
This is one of the leading charity organizations in Clark County. A number of services
are offered for the low income, seniors, and others. Food, clothing, diapers, and
maybe even limited financial assistance and vouchers for rent and electric bills.

Henderson Presb. Church
601 N. Major Ave.
Henderson, NV 89015
702-565-9684
Mon. & Wed. 10:00am - 12:00pm

Heritage United Methodist
2075 N. Lamb Blvd.
Las Vegas, Nevada 89115
702-437-8989
Tues. - Thurs. 10:00am - 2:00pm

Highland Hills Baptist Church
615 College Dr.
Henderson, NV 89002
702-566-0200
Thursdays 10:00am - 2:00pm

Hope Central Ministry
6005 Valley Flower st.
North Las Vegas, Nevada 89081
Phone number of food pantry 702-228-4673
Sundays 1:30pm - Delivery

HopeLink of Southern Nevada
178 W. Westminster Way,
Henderson, NV, 89015
Call the pantry at 702-566-0576
Both free food and basic household items are available in Clark County. They may
also have home delivered items for seniors and special Christmas food boxes.

Iglesia Cristiana Rey de Gloria
Pantry location is 318 S. 11th St.
Las Vegas, Nevada 89101
Call 702-531-4270
Tues. & Thurs. 11:00am

Iglesia Cristiana Roca Fuerte
Address 5000 W. Charleston Blvd
Las Vegas, NV 89107
702-884-4871
Mondays 12:00pm

Iglesia Cristiana Shalom
Religious center address - 1955 Palm St.
Las Vegas, Nevada 89104
Dial 702-612-2553
Thursdays 11:00am - 12:00pm & 9:00pm - 9:30pm

Iglesia de Dios North LV
Food bank address - 2540 Belmont St.
North Las Vegas, Nevada 89030
Primary phone number to dial - 702-649-1662
By Appointment Only
Ethnic food and other goods are available here.

Iglesia de Dios Principe
3049 E. Charleston Blvd
Las Vegas, Nevada 89104
702-445-0120
Thursdays 5:30pm

Iglesia el gran yo soy
2200 E Cheyenne Ave
North Las Vegas, NV 89030
702-982-6287
Tues. 8:00pm - 10:00pm & Sun. 10:00am - 12:00pm

Iglesia Ev. Casa de Dios
Main location - 2540 Belmont St.
N. Las Vegas, NV 89030
702-649-1662
Scheduled Changes Monthly - Please Call

Iglesia Evangelica Amigos
6219 W. Washington Ave.
Las Vegas, Nevada 89107
Call for food - 702-798-7111
Thursdays 8:30pm
Low income food assistance and other financial assistance is offered.

Iglesia Nueva Vida
570 Cheyenne Ste 60
North Las Vegas, Nevada 89030
Call the pantry at 702-642-5690
Sundays 7:30pm

Iglesia Nueva Vida Baptist
580 E Saint Louis Ave
Las Vegas, NV 89104
702-451-6580
2nd Wednesdays 10:30am - 12:30pm
or...

1300 E. Sahara Ave.
Las Vegas, NV 89104
702-300-2682
Thursdays 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Call for information on emergency food boxes, lines, clothing, and summer
snacks for students and teens.

Israelite Church of God
1249 Miller Ave.
Las Vegas, NV 89106
702-648-9595
Thurs. 12:00pm - 1:00pm and also by appointment.

Jesus Is Alive Ministries
Office location - 2777 Craig Rd., Ste. #105
North Las Vegas, NV 89032
Telephone - 702-575-7697
Saturdays 10:00am - 12:00pm

Jesus is Lord Church
37 N. Marion Dr.
Las Vegas, NV 89110
702-480-5346
Wednesdays 8:00pm

Jewish Family Services
4794 S. Eastern Ave
Las Vegas, NV 89119
702-732-0304  
Mon. - Fri. 9:00am - 11:30am
Provide social service, food stamps and WIC applications and other resources
to the needy, regardless of religion.

Keeping Youth Educated, Inc.
1380 E. Silverado Ranch Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89183
702-870-2582
Wednesdays 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Lady Di
512 Elizabeth Ave.
North Las Vegas, Nevada 89030
702-399-5028
Mon. & Wed. 3:00pm - 5:00pm
If you need food or a hot meal, call this facility for referrals or emergency support.

Las Vegas Catholic Worker
500 West Van Buren Avenue  
Las Vegas, Nevada 89106
Telephone - 702-647-0728
Wed. - Sat 6:30 - 7 a.m.
(Pantry last Sat. of the month)

Living Faith Assembly
Location is 4560 E. Charleston Blvd
Las Vegas, Nevada 89104
Call for help - 702-898-0770
Wed. @ 9a.m. 89104, 169, 110, 115, 142, 121, 101, 156

Living Grace Foursquare Church
Address: 4025 N. Rancho Dr. # 120
Las Vegas, NV 89130
Tele - 702-646-7332
Tues. 11:00am - 1:00pm & Thurs. 6:00-8:00pm

Living Word Ministry
Phone Calls Only at the number below
Las Vegas, Nevada 89106
Main phone number - 702-647-3858
By Appointment Only

Lord of Harvest
Address - 5818 Spring Mountain Rd.
Las Vegas, NV 89146
702-369-8977
Fridays 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Lutheran Social Services
51 N. Pecos Rd.
Las Vegas, NV 89101
Main number is 702-639-1730
Mon, Wed.- Fri. 8:00am - 11:00am
Several social services are offered, maybe even funds for rent or cooling bills.
This is in addition to the food bank on site.

Macedonia Outreach (MOSES)
2600 Clayton St.
North Las Vegas, Nevada 89032
702-638-6160
Wednesdays 3:00pm

Maranatha Spanish Seventh Day
100 W. Washburn Rd
North Las Vegas, NV 89031
702-253-3900
Thursdays 9:00am - 4:00pm

Moments of Blessing
Main address is 5225 Meikle Ln.
Las Vegas, Nevada 89156
Telephone number is 702-631-1195
Mon. 3:00pm - 5:00pm & Fri. 2:00pm

Mother Teresa's Pantry
Address of center - 5485 E. Charleston Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89142
Phone number - 702-431-2233
Mondays 10:00am - 12:00pm

Mountain View Church SDA
1801 S. Jones Blvd.
Las Vegas, Nevada 89146
702-438-8000  
Mon. & Wed. 1:00pm - 4:00pm & Fri. By Appointment

Mt. Liberty Miss. Bap. Church
Main location - 330 N. 9th St.
Las Vegas, NV 89101
702-683-8788
Wednesdays 3:00pm

My Father's House
3910 E. Patrick Ln.
Las Vegas, NV 89120
Main number is 702-277-5464
Mondays 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Free groceries, fruits, beans, peanut butter, and more may be available. Students
can receive snacks during school breaks.

NACF Food Bank
Address - 3950 Las Vegas Blvd. N
Las Vegas, Nevada 89115
702-644-7373
Saturdays 9:00am - 10:00am

Nellis Baptist
Address is 4300 Las Vegas Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89115
Phone - Dial 702-236-7316
Wed. & Fri. 4:00pm - 4:30pm

Nevada Community Enrichment Program
Location is 6375 W. Charleston Blvd. Bldg. L
Las Vegas, NV 89146
Dial 702-259-1903
Tues. & Thurs. 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Government surplus food and commodities are offered to seniors, the disabled,
and struggling families. The services can help the low income and complement
other government and public aid.

Nevada Outreach Training Organization
621 S. Blagg
Pahrump, NV 89041
Primary phone - 775-751-1118
Tues. & Thurs. 8:00am - 4:00pm

New Life Community Development
1229 E. Carson
Las Vegas, NV 89101
702-387-5433
2nd & 4th Thursdays 9:00am - 11:00am

North Gate Christian Church
Call for help - 702-384-6960
Last Saturday of each month By Appointment Only

Oasis Christian Church
10450 Gilespie St
Las Vegas, Nevada 89183
702-270-7777
Saturdays 9:00am - 12:00pm By Appointment Only

Olive Crest
3825 W Cheyenne
#604
N Las Vegas, NV 89032
702-685-3459
Food banks open by appointment only

Our Saviors Church
59 Lynn Lane
Henderson NV, 89015
702-565-6246
M-F 11-1pm; Wed. 4-7 pm

Pahrump Valley United M. C.  
Address of 1300 E. Hwy 372
Pahrump, Nevada 89048
Phone number is 775-727-6767
Mon. - Thurs. 9:00am - 12:00pm
Call for information on breakfast, lunch, and dinner programs.

Paradise S.D.A. Church
4575 Sandhill Rd.
Las Vegas, NV 89121
702-433-4703
Saturdays 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Parsons Place/NHSSN
Location is 624 E. Stewart
Las Vegas, NV 89101
Telephone number - 702-649-0998
Mon. - Fri. 9:00am - 12:00pm

Portals to Glory Church of God
2301 Comstock St.
North Las Vegas, NV 89032
Call for information - 702-646-9700
Thursdays 8:30pm - 9:00pm

Progressive Pilgrims Fellowship
3375 S. Mojave Rd
Las Vegas, Nevada 89121
Telephone - 702-547-5670
Tues. 1:00pm - 2:30pm & Fri. 11:30am - 12:30pm

R.A.M.
1401 N. Decatur Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89108
702-386-7266
Mondays 2:00pm

R.O.I.C.F.
3912 Welter Ave.
Las Vegas, Nevada 89104
702-457-8000Thurs. & Fri. 10:00am-2:00pm & Sun. 12:30pm-2:00pm

Remnant Ministries Church
Address is 325 E. Windmill Pkwy.
Las Vegas, NV 89123
Telephone - 702-269-7803
By Appointment Only

Salvation Army (Mesquite)
111 S. Riverside Rd.
Mesquite, NV 89027
Phone number - 702-345-5116
Hours - Mon. - Sun. 9:00am - 2:00pm
Services include food bank, thrift store, Christmas and Thanksgiving meals and
gifts, and much more. Some times may have money to prevent an eviction, or utility disconnection. May even have free gasoline vouchers too.

Salvation Army Pahrump
240 S. Dahlia St.
Pahrump, NV 89048
775-727-5093
Mon. - Fri. 9:00am - 2:00pm

Samoan Independent A.O.G.
3434 Kier Rd
North Las Vegas, NV 89030
702-982-3978
2nd Saturday of each month 10:00am - 11:00am

Sandy Valley Food Sharing
650 Quartz Ave.
Sandy Valley, Nevada 89019
702-723-5289
Every other Wednesday 9:00am - 12:00pm

Sathya Sai Baba Center
Call for delivery
Las Vegas, NV 89147
702-870-7680
By Appointment Only

Second Baptist
Address is 500 W. Madison
Las Vegas, NV 89106
702-648-6155
Tues. & Wed. 9:00am - 10:00am

Set 4 Life Community Learning
Address is 3435 W. Lake Mead Blvd
Las Vegas, Nevada 89106
Telephone number - 702-557-4888  
By Appointment Only
Hot meals and groceries may be offered, including to the homeless, seniors, and working poor.

Shekinah Glory House of Refuge
Main location is 3650 North Rancho Dr. Suite 109
Las Vegas, NV 89130
702-435-5000
Tues. - Fri. 10:00am - 2:00pm

Society of St. Stephen
6151 W. Charleston Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89146
702-870-4747
Mon. & Fri. 10:00am-2:00pm & Wed. 4:00pm-6:00pm

Society of St. Vincent
204 S. Boulder Hwy
Henderson, NV 89015
702-877-9500
The Society food pantry operates on Tuesdays from 1:00 - 3:00 P.M. and on Thursdays from 9:00 - 11:00 A.M.

Solid Rock Christian Church  
Location is 9175 S. Las Vegas Blvd
Las Vegas, NV 89123
702-795-7625
Mondays 4:30pm - 7:00pm

Spirit Life Christian Church
6265 Mcleod Dr. #16
Henderson, NV 89014
702-436-0314
Last Saturday of each month 10:00am - 12:00pm

Spring Valley Assembly of God
7570 Peace Way
Las Vegas, NV 89147
702-873-1200
Mondays 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Church provides food to individuals in the community.

St. John Neumann Catholic Church
2575 W. El Campo Grande Ave.
North Las Vegas, NV 89031
702-657-0200
Wednesdays from 9:00am-3:00pm meals, food, clothing, and more is offered to the needy.

St. Joseph's
Food bank address is 131 N. 9th St.
Las Vegas, Nevada 89101
702-384-1223
Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri. 9am-7pm & 2nd & 4th Wed. 10am-2pm

Sunrise Baptist Church
1780 Betty Ln.
Las Vegas, NV 89156
Call 702-452-8599 for intake.
Tues. & Thurs. 10:00am - 12:00pm

Tabernacle of Faith Church
2030 Yale St.
North Las Vegas, NV 89030
702-238-2372
2nd & 4th Mon. & Sat. 9:00am - 12:00pm

Tabernacle of Praise
7570 Constantinople Ave.
Las Vegas, Nevada 89129
702-238-2372
Tuesdays 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Offers assistance to the unemployed and low income in Clark County.

Templo La Hermosa
3230 E. Charleston Blvd Ste. #114
Las Vegas, NV 89104
702-289-9622
Thursdays 12:00pm

The Champion Ctr. Oper. Hope
Food bank address is 3900 E. Bonanza Rd.
Las Vegas, NV 89110
702-375-3387
3rd Saturday of each month 10:00am

The Church at South Las Vegas
3051 W. Horizon Ridge Pkwy
Henderson, NV 89052
702-361-1579
2nd & 4th Satudays 11:00am - 1:00pm

Tried Stone Baptist Church
1201 Miller St.
Las Vegas, Nevada 89106
702-642-4752
Thursdays 11:00am
Church has meals and other support, including spiritual guidance, for local families.

United Labor Agency of NV
The pantry is at 1201 N. Decatur Boulevard
Las Vegas, NV 89108
702-648-3500
Mon. - Thurs. 8:00am - 11:00am

United Methodist Social Min.
4412 S. Maryland Pkway
Las Vegas, Nevada 89119
702-733-0053
Sat. 9:00am - 1:00pm & Sun. 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Unity Village
3340 Sunrise Ave #103
Las Vegas, NV 89101
Main phone - 702-834-8848
2nd & 4th Thursdays 9:00am
Call for hours of free food and grocery distribution.

Vegas View Community Food Bank
1906 Glider St.
North Las Vegas, NV 89030
702-642-6211
Saturdays 8:00am - 10:00am

Virgin Valley Family Services
312 W. Mesquite Blvd
Mesquite, Nevada 89027
Call 702-346-0637
Mondays 3:00pm - 5:30pm

Vision de Dios  
580 W. Cheyenne Suite #10
North Las Vegas, Nevada 89030
Main number - 702-274-6128
Thursdays 3:00pm

Warm Springs Baptist Church
Address of church - 2075 E.Warm Springs Rd.
Las Vegas, NV 89119
702-361-7070
Tues. & Thurs. 10:00am - 12:00pm

Westminster Presbyterian
4601 W. Lake Mead Blvd
Las Vegas, NV 89108
Dial 702-648-8437
Tues. 4:00pm - 5:00pm & Sat. 9:00am - 10:00am

Word of Life Christian Center
3501 N. Buffalo Drive
Las Vegas, NV 89129
702-645-1990  
Mon, Thurs & Fri 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Helps people of all backgrounds in Clark County. Call for hours on food distribution. Items may include baby formula, meats, and food boxes. Can only use the center a limited number of times, and resources are limited.

Works of My Father
2412 Tam Dr.
Las Vegas, NV 89102
Call food bank at - 702-985-7117
Mondays 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Youth With A Mission
Address - 522 W. Washington Ave.
Las Vegas, Nevada 89106
Dial the church at - 702-658-5450
Open on Tuesdays 11:00am only

 

Community Services Agency Development Corporation
Mailing address - P.O. Box 10167
Reno, Nevada 89512
Telephone number - (775) 786-6023
While it focuses on Washoe County, this location has information and referrals for low income programs across the state.

Frontier Community Action Agency
Address - 640 Melarkey Street
Winnemucca, NV 89445
Call (775) 623-9003
Counties supported include Lander, Humboldt, Elko and Pershing.

Las Vegas Clark County Urban League Community Action Agency
Main address - 930 W. Owens
Las Vegas, NV 89106
Call (702) 636-3949 for intake.
The leading non-profit in Nevada. This location offers dozens of services, including financial assistance programs, LIHEAP, job training, and more.

Saint Vincent De Paul   - Tens of thousands of volunteers, or Venetians, work with this charity organization. They provide basic needs such as food and clothing, access to thrift stores, and more. As a last resort, when a family is in a crisis, limited financial assistance for paying bills (such as utilities or rent) may be offered. However that is very limited.   Read Saint Vincent De Paul programs.

Salvation Army   Centers   - They operate from thousands of centers across the nation. The organization tries to feed the hungry, fight poverty, provides limited financial aid for bills in a crisis, and more. Case managers from the charity try to help people overcome their challenges. More on   Salvation Army charity programs.

The Assistance League   - This charity has hundreds of centers. While each location offers different resources and direct financial assistance is not usually available, they can generally help with the following. Call the charity for information on free school clothing and supplies, holiday gifts and meals, basic medical care, assistance for seniors or children and other aid.   Read more.

The Jewish Federation of North America   works with hundreds of charities across the nation. Regardless of an individuals religion, they generally assist the less fortunate, unemployed, and elderly. Basic needs such as meals, eviction prevention, and utility assistance may be offered for a crisis. Other programs include education, case management, and job search assistance.   Continue.

The Urban League   assists the underserved and working poor. The focus of this non-profit charity organization is on providing clients with jobs, educational opportunities, affordable housing, and also ensuring that people have access to medical care. More on   Urban League programs.

United Methodist Church   provides help to the working poor from thousands of locations across the nation. While the specifics of each site will vary, the charity will generally offer free food and clothing as well as basic needs. Some of the churches that are part of UMC may offer shelter, school supplies, and help for the evicted and homeless. Other aid is offered as well from the non-profit charity ministry. More on   services from United Methodist Church

Volunteers of America   provides human services nationwide. Most of the assistance is focused on homeless prevention and healthcare issues. Some of the other programs include job training, help for veterans, long term care, short term shelter, and much more. Volunteers from the charity support the elderly, less fortunate, and others that are struggling.   Click here.

YMCA   - This charity focuses on children, addressing hunger, and coordinating job training. Some of what may be offered, depending on location and state, includes affordable day care, free meals and snacks for children, job search assistance, and after school programs and care. The YMCA has charity centers in all states.   Read programs from YMCA.

 

State specific organizations and charities

In addition to the statewide charities, many counties have   county and local non-profit agencies   that can be called upon in your time of need. Other local charity organizations can provide aid just to people in that town or county. Find a listing of local agencies.   Continue.

Community action agencies   are local non-profit organizations that provide struggling families as well as low and middle income people with resources, programs, grants, and other assistance. They provide both long term and short term help.   Community action agencies   are a tremendous resource to use for help.

There are numerous   charities and assistance organizations that operate only in one state . These groups can provide various types of assistance, including help with utility bills, medical bills, and other types of aid. Find the charities that can help in your state.   More.

Non-profit law firms   are located in most states and they provide free advice and legal representation. The organizations are funded by the federal government, and they can help with housing issues, foreclosures, credit and debt collection, domestic lawsuits, and much more.   Read more.

If the charities or programs can’t meet your needs, then find additional aid that is offered by government organizations and agencies in your state that will   help with paying bills.   It is always suggested to contact as many agencies as possible and to be thorough in your search. Many charities and other organizations exist across the country and in your state, and they can offer you help in these difficult times.

Charities

Utility Bill Assistance

Non-profit organizations that provide help

Community Action Agencies   - Almost 1,500 counties across the country have local, non-profit organizations known as Community Action Agencies. These organizations often administer various energy assistance programs, including LIHEAP, and these agencies can also refer you to additional resources in your local area. Read more on how to get   utility bill assistance from community action agencies

Dollar Energy Fund   - Several states, including WV, TN, PA, OH, MD, and VA participate in this program. It has been in existence for almost 30 years, and hundreds of thousands of people have received grants for paying their utility and heating bills.   Read more.

Free Legal Assistance - Most states have non-profit law firms that can advise low to moderate income individuals, the elderly, and disabled on their legal rights when it comes to utility service disconnections. Lawyers can provide free legal advice and will do what they can to help the individual keep their power on.Read more.

Operation Roundup -   An assistance program offered by many utility companies. They will provide cash grants to help pay utility, heating, and other bills. For example, you can even get help with rent, medical expenses, or food aid.   More.

Salvation Family Emergency Services   - Families can always turn to The Salvation Army for help. The Salvation Army Family Emergency Services addresses basic human needs, providing a "safety net" for those who need help paying bills and have nowhere else to turn to. They will provide clothing, food, utility bill assistance and also counseling. Case workers at the Family Emergency Services help prevent homelessness through crisis intervention. Having your power shut off is one form of homelessness, so the agency may be able to help with this. Contact your local Salvation Army Chapter for more information. Find a listing of Salvation Army, Community Action Agencies and other non-profits in your area.   Click here.

The National Fuel Funds Network   - This is a nationwide, non-profit organization that is comprised of hundreds of community action agencies, utility companies, fuel banks, and other agencies. They are involved in raising money for charitable causes, advocating on behalf of the poor, and offering other help and guidance. All funds raised go towards helping families pay their electric and heating bills or paying for conservation measures.   Read National Fuel Funds Network energy bill programs.

 

 

Union Members Discounted Heating Oil -   If you are the member of a labor union, Union Plus offers a discount program for buying heating oil. Through the program provider, HEAT USA, the Union Plus Home Heating Oil Discount provides a discounted or free service contract.   Click here   to read more.

Energy Saving Tips -   Find the best, mostly free energy saving tips from top publications and non-profits. You can easily   lower your energy bills by 10-40%.   More.

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