Helping People Experiencing Hardships
Help for today. Hope for what comes next.
Food, clothing, hygiene essentials, and trusted resource connections—offered with dignity and respect.
HPEH does not provide emergency services. In an emergency call 911. For crisis support call or text 988.
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What do you need today?
Programs
Practical help, offered with respect
Clear information about what is available, who it serves, and how to connect.
Food Assistance
Groceries and pantry staples for individuals and families.
Meal Programs
Hot, ready-to-eat meals served at outreach events.
Clothing Assistance
Seasonal clothing, shoes, coats, and work-appropriate attire.
Hygiene Assistance
Hygiene kits with everyday personal-care essentials.
Homeless Outreach
Direct outreach to neighbors living unsheltered.
Veteran Outreach
Dedicated support and referrals for veterans in hardship.
Our mission
Practical care. Human dignity. A path forward.
Helping People Experiencing Hardships exists to serve individuals and families facing homelessness, hunger, and financial hardship — providing food, clothing, hygiene essentials, and connection to housing, employment, and community resources, always with dignity, respect, compassion, and care.
Upcoming
Events and distributions
Community Food Distribution
Dates to be confirmed · Morning · Location to be confirmed
Grocery boxes, hygiene kits, and seasonal clothing available to anyone in need. No paperwork required.
Veterans Resource Morning
Dates to be confirmed · Morning · Location to be confirmed
Veterans can meet with outreach staff and partner agencies about housing, employment, and benefits support.
Winter Coat & Blanket Drive
Dates to be confirmed · All day · Drop-off locations to be confirmed
Collecting new and gently used coats, blankets, gloves, and hats ahead of cold weather.
Latest
News and announcements
Announcement · Coming soon
HPEH launches its new website
Our new home online makes it easier to find help, give, and volunteer — and it is owned and controlled by HPEH.
Community · Coming soon
Thank you to our volunteers
Neighbors, churches, and local businesses continue to make every distribution possible. Here is how you can join them.
Programs · Coming soon
Expanding veteran outreach
We are growing our referral network so veterans facing hardship reach housing and employment support faster.
Get involved
Your gift becomes groceries, coats, and hygiene kits
Give once or monthly, donate goods, sponsor a distribution, or bring your group out to serve.