Category: Updates

July Impact

July saw the kickoff of the Student Assistance Drive (more details here: https://cincyneeds.org/2021/07/19/now-through-august-15-student-assistance-drive/). Meanwhile, requests for food and financial assistance both increased. Here are this month’s numbers:

During the month of July, the NEEDS pantry provided food to 76 families – for a total of 277 people!

NEEDS also provided emergency financial assistance to 11 families, distributing a total of $4298.65 to cover rent and utilities.

Current Pantry Needs

Happy August! Here is a list of this month’s most-needed pantry items.

Donations can be dropped off during NEEDS’ open hours (Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:00-1:00). If you would like to contribute but can’t drop off your donation during these hours, please contact Maureen Flanagan at 513-378-8767. Thank you!

Food:
Canned pineapple
Canned greens
Canned carrots
Canned mixed vegetables
Canned baked beans
Canned beef soup
Boxed potato mixes (scalloped, au gratin, etc)
Pasta sauce
Instant oatmeal packs

Home and Personal Care:
Toothpaste
Body wash
Shampoo
Conditioner
Feminine hygiene pads
Pump hand soap
Laundry detergent
Dish soap
Paper towels

June Impact

Over the past few weeks, requests for financial assistance have increased, while requests for food have remained steady. Here are this month’s numbers:

During the month of June, the NEEDS pantry provided food to 70 families – for a total of 225 people!

NEEDS also provided emergency financial assistance to 9 families, distributing a total of $3224.44 to cover rent and utilities.

May Impact

Over the past few weeks, requests for financial assistance have decreased, but requests for food have remained steady. Here are this month’s numbers:

During the month of May, the NEEDS pantry provided food to 74 families – for a total of 261 people!

NEEDS also provided emergency financial assistance to 6 families, distributing a total of $2188.54 to cover rent and utilities.

April Impact

Over the past few weeks, requests for food from the pantry have remained steady, while requests for emergency financial assistance have increased.

During the month of April, the NEEDS pantry provided food to 71 families – for a total of 237 people.

NEEDS also provided emergency financial assistance to 12 families, distributing a total of $3687.30 to cover rent and utilities.

March Impact

Over the past few weeks, requests for emergency financial assistance have decreased slightly, while requests for food have risen. Here are the latest totals:

During the month of March, the NEEDS pantry provided food to 80 families – for a total of 270 people!

NEEDS also provided emergency financial assistance to 4 families, distributing a total of $1336.67 to cover rent and utilities.

February Impact

February may be a short month, but there was no shortage of opportunities for NEEDS to help our clients!

During the month of February, the NEEDS pantry provided food to 67 families – for a total of 247 people!

NEEDS also provided emergency financial assistance to 6 families, distributing a total of $2200.00 to cover rent and utilities.

Annual Report: 2020

We can all agree that 2020 was an incredibly challenging year – and that was especially true for NEEDs clients, many of whom suffered job loss and other hardships due to the COVID-19 pandemic. NEEDS volunteers have had an unprecedented opportunity to serve a community in crisis. Here are a few highlights from our annual report.

Pandemic Response:
– In order to keep clients and volunteers safe, NEEDS began operating a drive-through pantry service in the spring. This has been a great success!
– To meet the increasing need of our community, NEEDS also implemented a new policy allowing clients to visit the pantry approximately once per month.

Record Numbers:
– During 2020, the NEEDS pantry provided food to 950 families – for a total of 3,660 individuals. This is our highest number ever!
– NEEDS also provided substantial emergency aid during 2020. A total of over $30,000 was distributed to 82 families to cover housing and utilities during financial emergencies.

NEEDS is so grateful to the donors and volunteers who supported our mission in 2020. Thank you!

January Impact

January was an active month for NEEDS! In addition to distributing the proceeds of our annual winter clothing drive, NEEDS kept busy with pantry services and emergency assistance. Here are our totals for the month:

During January, the NEEDS pantry provided food to 91 families – for a total of 356 people!

NEEDS also provided emergency financial assistance to 16 families, distributing a total of $5803.60 to cover rent and utilities.

HUGSS Drive Results

The results of this year’s HUGSS drive are in!

Throughout December and January, NEEDS collected donations to provide warm winter clothing (Hats, Undies, Gloves, Socks, and Sweats) to local schools. Many students who lack winter essentials not only have to face harsh weather, but also suffer bullying due to their inadequate clothes. Fortunately, NEEDS donors really stepped up to help. Financial gifts for the HUGSS drive totaled $1720 – and with donation matching from NEEDS, the final total was $3420!

Last week, NEEDS volunteers distributed gift cards and clothing items to 12 schools in the Princeton, Deer Park, and Sycamore districts. School officials were excited to use the gift cards to purchase their students’ most-needed items. Thank you to everyone who helped to make the HUGSS drive a success!

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