FOOD

• To meet a determined need and limited to six times a year.
  • ECHO’s Food Pantry offers choice in grocery shopping to cover family needs. You will need transportation

CLOTHING AND HOUSEWARES

• You select clothing for you and your family plus receive household items that are NEEDED 3 times a year.
  • ECHO gives approximately 3-5 large bags- You will NEED transportation.

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

• ECHO provides limited financial assistance to clients for rent, utilities, late fees, prescription drugs, car repairs, and English classes. ECHO does not pay for security deposits, telephone bills, cable or similar services, or credit card bills.

DIAPERS

• Clients can receive a box of diapers for each child when coming to ECHO for food, clothing or financial appointments.

COMPUTERS

• All households are eligible to be put on a waiting list to receive a refurbished computer.

SCHOOL SUPPLIES

• All clients with children in grades kindergarten and above are eligible.
  • Backpacks are filled with basic supplies for the appropriate grade levels.
  • Given throughout the year and at the beginning of school (Jul – Sep).

HOLIDAY PROGRAMS

(Eligible criteria may change slightly each year but will not be more stringent than described below)

• Thanksgiving / Christmas FOOD
  • To be eligible you must have at least two Food, Clothing or Financial appointment from September 1 of the previous year through August 31 of the current year and not missed any scheduled appointments.
  • Generous donors from local churches and our surrounding community participate in our ECHO Holiday Program providing a holiday meal or gift card that is delivered to qualified clients. Clients will receive either a Thanksgiving or Christmas meal, but not both.
• Christmas GIFTS
  • Must have Children between 1 and 12 years of age.
  • Must have had at least three appointments (Food, Clothing, Financial or School Supplies) from September 1 of the previous year through August 31 of the current year.
  • Clients select gifts for their children.