Food
If you live south of Lynx Hollow Road, our pantry can provide a box of food that will last you and your family from 3-5 days. The pantry is open from 11:00 – 3:30 Monday through Friday. Proof of residency or a declaration of homelessness is required.
You do not need to provide a social security number to receive a food box.
Please phone us at 942-2176 to learn more about what to bring with you.
To receive the services listed below, you must provide a social security number and other information about yourself and members of your household.
Utility Assistance
We can help you avoid shut off of utilities by assisting with a payment to your utility company. Funds for this service come to us through government contracts and have strict guidelines about qualifying. Please phone our Energy Program Coordinator at 942-6492 for more information or to make an appointment. A waiting list starts in the fall for assistance through the LIEAP (Low Income Energy Assistance Program).
Housing Assistance
We can help you avoid eviction for non-payment of rent, get housed through assistance with entry costs, or avoid foreclosure through assistance with mortgage payments. Funds for this service come to us through government contracts and have strict guidelines about qualifying. Please phone our Housing Program Coordinator at 942-7933 for more information or to make an appointment.
Prescription Assistance
We have limited funds to assist with filling a prescription for yourself or a family member. You will need to contact the pharmacy and get a written statement of the cost of the prescription and the person for whom it is written. Bring this information to Community Sharing during our regular business hours.
Assistance for People Without Housing
In addition to special food boxes for people who have no cooking or cold food storage facilities, we have limited funds for showers, laundry, and propane. Come to our office during regular business hours with your identification.
Other Assistance
Firewood is available during the winter months . When you obtain a voucher your will need to call to make an appointment. Special holiday food boxes and a holiday gift program are available in December. Advance sign up is required to participate in holiday programs.
