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Emergency Clothing Options

Clothing is a basic need, but not something everyone can easily afford for themselves and their families. If someone needs a warm coat, work pants, new underwear and socks, or a pair of shoes, it is good to know where they can go to get help. With the weather changing

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Shared by United Resource Connection October 18, 2022

Food Delivery Services for Low Income Individuals & Families

Amazon and Kroger both offer local food delivery services helpful to low income individuals and families. Many individuals on a fixed income and/or without reliable transportation struggle with grocery shopping, sometimes even wheeling grocery carts to the closest bus stop. Low cost and FREE delivery services for groceries can be

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Shared by United Resource Connection July 25, 2022

Caring Place Provides Food, Clothing, & Other Assistance

The Caring Place was established in 1982 by a coalition of churches serving Golf Manor, Kennedy Heights, Pleasant Ridge, and Silverton. Their goal is to provide a variety of services to members of the community who find themselves in need of food, clothing, furniture, rent and/or utility assistance, family development

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Shared by United Resource Connection June 9, 2022

Summer Meals and Snacks Available for Youth at Local Libraries

At most Hamilton County Library locations free meals and snacks are available during the summer, Mondays through Fridays. The meals are provided through a partnership with UMC Food Ministry which receives federal funding through the USDA Food & Nutrition Service. All children ages 1 through 18 are eligible to receive

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Shared by United Resource Connection June 7, 2022

Online Resources Available at Cincinnati Public Library’s New Internet Address

The Cincinnati Hamilton County Public Library is changing their internet address to C H P L (dot) org; that’s C H P L (dot) O R G. The old online address will no longer be available after June 15th. The Cincinnati Hamilton County Public Library provides a number of free

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Shared by United Resource Connection June 4, 2022

Meals for Seniors Can Be Picked Up at Local Recreation Centers

Many Seniors in Hamilton County live independently but are having trouble obtaining meals during the COVID-19 State of Emergency. A great resource for these individuals (Seniors 60 years and older) is available through the Cincinnati Recreation Commission in partnership with The Council on Aging of Southwest Ohio.   Meals are

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Shared by United Resource Connection May 16, 2022

USDA Prohibits Discrimination Based on Sexual Orientation & Gender Identity

WASHINGTON, May 5, 2022 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food and Nutrition Service announced today that it will interpret the prohibition on discrimination based on sex found in Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and in the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (encompassing the Supplemental

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Shared by United Resource Connection May 6, 2022

Overcoming Barriers to Nutrition among Children & Families

The US Department of Agriculture has extensively studied the barriers that constrain programs like the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) from being of maximum benefit to those in need. They have identified that 88 percent of participants face some type of barrier to achieving a healthy diet from month to

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Shared by United Resource Connection April 1, 2022

March is National Nutrition Month

National Nutrition Month is an annual campaign created by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. During the month of March, everyone is invited to learn about making informed food choices and developing healthful eating and physical activity habits. Eating isn’t just about satisfying hunger. Children who have access to nutritious food

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Shared by United Resource Connection March 18, 2022

pre-Thanksgiving Food Distribution

The Cincinnati Reds and Reds Community Fund will be co-hosting a pre-Thanksgiving food distribution event with the Freestore Foodbank Thursday, November 18th from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm at the Reds Youth Academy – 2026 E. Seymour Ave. Cincinnati, OH 45237. Families will receive turkey/chicken, food box with holiday items & fresh produce. This

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Shared by United Resource Connection November 15, 2021

Greater Cincinnati United Way Database Now Searchable On Our Site

You can now search the Greater Cincinnati United Way database without leaving United Resource Connection by using the form located at https://cincinnati.unitedresourceconnection.org/uwgc-database. The Greater Cincinnati United Way database consists of nearly 1,500 agencies and organizations that provide approximately 3,000 programs to assist you in your time of need. The database provides

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Shared by United Resource Connection June 18, 2021

The 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans Released by USDA

The 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans was released by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). The guidelines are now available in .pdf format and provide chapters devoted to dietary recommendations for each of 5 population groups: Infants & Toddlers, Children & Adolescents, Adults, Women Who Are Pregnant or Lactating,

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Shared by United Resource Connection May 28, 2021

United Way 2-1-1

  United Resource Connection has partnered with the United Way to help enhance communication and collaboration between area social service agencies. Each resource page on United Resource Connection prominently displays a link to United Way 2-1-1. United Way 2-1-1 provides free, confidential information and referrals, available 24/7. Dial 2-1-1 to

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Shared by United Resource Connection March 27, 2021