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Connecting You to Community Resources

We've put together a list of helpful resources for our National Heritage Academies families to use both during the summer and throughout the school year. If you are in need of additional support or community referrals, please contact your school office.

Food Resources

FeedingAmerica.org
Find a food pantry, other local food resources, and assistance with SNAP applications.

NoKidHungry.org
Find local, free, healthy meal options by visiting NoKidHungry.org, or texting "FOOD" to 304304.

DoubleUpAmerica.org
Participating stores offer dollar per dollar match when using SNAP benefits to purchase fresh produce.

USDA Summer Meal Finder
Find free summer meals located within your community.

Hunger Free Hotline
Call one of the numbers below for information about local resources that provide free food.
English: 1-866-348-6479
Español: 1-877-842-6273

Housing Resources

HomelessShelterDirectory.org
Connect with local emergency shelters, transitional housing, and housing programs.

HudExchange.info
Connect with a local HUD office for assistance with obtaining housing or vouchers.

National Low Income Housing Coalition
nlihc.org/rental-assistance
National database for local emergency rental and utility assistance.

Housing Counsel & Assistance Program
Receive advice on buying, renting, and credit counseling.

Childcare & Preschool Resources

Office of Head Start
acf.hhs.gov/ohs
Apply for low-income head start programs.

Boys and Girls Clubs of America
BGCA offers summer child care and camp oppotunities for kids.

Help Hotlines

Child Help & Child Abuse/Neglect:
1-800-422-4453

National Suicide Prevention:
1-988-273-8255

Domestic Violence Support:
1-800-799-7233

Substance Abuse/Mental Health:
1-800-662-4357

Crisis Text Line:
Text "HOME" to 741741

Other Resources

2-1-1 Community Guides
National hotline & website with various local resources
Visit 211.org or call 2-1-1

Museums4All.org
Find local museums offering discounted or free family admission with proof of Medicaid or SNAP benefits.

KidsBowlFree.com
Find particpating bowling alleys that offer up to 2 free games per kid per day all summer long!

LaundryLove.org
Find free local laundry services

EveryoneOne.org
Find low-cost internet service and computers in your area.

FCC.gov/Lifeline-Consumers
Lifeline provides subscribers a discount on qualifying monthly telephone service, broadband Internet service, or bundled voice-broadband packages purchased from participating wireline or wireless providers.

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