We are more than a food bank.
We offer comprehensive basic needs assistance.
POM is a single source for those who seek to move out of crisis, providing essentials such as food, clothing and vouchers for utilities, rent and prescriptions as well as individual case management to best address each person’s unique needs.
What does this actually look like?
It’s a family receiving a week’s worth of nutritious food to help keep their family healthy and fed.
It’s an elderly widow, receiving utility assistance so she can stay warm in the cold winter months.
It’s a new outfit to help with a young man’s job interview, giving him the confidence to walk a new path towards a future full of hope.
We first met Susan in Drive Thru Food Bank this fall at POM. After battling some health issues, she was in a tough spot, and knew she would be unable to work for awhile. She made an appointment to come in and meet with a case manager through our Samaritan Services.
For many Veterans, coming home is the start of a different kind of war. In some cases, it feels like they are at war with themselves. They struggle to find jobs, reintegrate to “normal” life and resources can be bleak. They face obstacles like PTSD and depression, which can leave them feeling unsure of what tomorrow may bring and if they have the energy to face it.
You never know what someone’s walking through. On the outside, it may seem like life is working perfectly for them. But on the inside, chaos and unknowns reign.
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