Supplying Basic Needs

Food shouldn't be a luxury item. Yet it is for many struggling to survive on low incomes. Each month, we distribute nutritionally-balanced foods to 41,000 mothers, children, and senior citizens. Since 1971, we have given more than 20 million packages of food to those who need it most.

Food is distributed through four food centers to those who meet the income guidelines. To help with food selection, signs in the food centers are in three languages: English, Spanish and Arabic. Occasionally, there are food demonstrations to show recipients how to prepare a variety of dishes with the commodities. The USDA link at left also provides recipe ideas.

Are you eligible?

To determine if you are eligible for food assistance and how to apply, click on the appropriate link below:

Mothers with Children, infants to age 6

Senior Citizens, age 60 and older

Tax Services Aid Clients

The Focus: HOPE Food Program often arranges for services for its clients, such as blood pressure screenings, flu shots and eye exams.  Each year, volunteers from the Accounting Aid Society provide tax preparation assistance at our food center. 

In 2009, a total of 2,085 individuals and families received assistance -- and received a combined total of $2.23 million in refunds from the state and federal governments!