Get help
You are welcome here
There is no cost, no application fee, and no judgment. Here is how to receive assistance from HPEH.
If this is an emergency
HPEH does not provide emergency, medical, crisis, or shelter-placement services. Please use these resources, which are available around the clock.
- Life-threatening emergency
- 911
- Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
- 988 (call or text)
- Community resource referrals
- 211
- Veterans Crisis Line
- 988, then press 1
- National Domestic Violence Hotline
- 1-800-799-7233
Available services
What you can receive
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.
Housing Resources
Guidance and referrals toward shelter and stable housing.
Employment Resources
Job search support, referrals, and interview-ready clothing.
Education & Trade Skills
Referrals to training, GED, and skill-building programs.
How to request assistance
- 1. Come to a distribution. Check the Events page for upcoming dates, times, and locations. Walk-ups are welcome.
- 2. Or reach out first. Email info@hpeh.org and tell us what you need.
- 3. Tell us about your household. Family size helps us pack the right amount of food and the right clothing sizes.
- 4. Ask about referrals. If you need housing, employment, or training support, we will connect you with partner organizations.
Eligibility
Food, clothing, and hygiene assistance are open to anyone in need. You do not need to show proof of income or residency. Some partner referral programs have their own requirements, and we will explain those before you apply.
Community resources
- Dial 211 for local food, housing, and utility assistance referrals
- Local shelters and warming centers — ask our outreach team
- SNAP, WIC, and benefit enrollment support through partner agencies
- Workforce and job center services
- Veteran services — see our Veterans page
Contact HPEH
info@hpeh.org
Distribution and outreach times listed on the Events page