Basic Needs Aid

1. 211 United Way

• Description: A nationwide helpline connecting individuals with local services for food, housing, utilities, and more.
• Contact: Call 211 or visit 211.org to find resources in your area.

2. SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)

• Description: Provides financial assistance for purchasing food to low-income individuals and families.
• Contact: Apply online at benefits.gov or visit your local SNAP office.

3. WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) Program

• Description: Offers nutrition assistance and education to low-income pregnant women, new mothers, and young children.
• Contact: Find your local WIC office at http://wic.fns.usda.gov

4. The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP)

• Description: A federal program providing food assistance to low-income individuals through food banks and pantries.
• Contact: Locate a participating food bank at http://feedingamerica.org

5. Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)

• Description: Provides temporary financial assistance to low-income families with children.
• Contact: Apply through your state’s TANF program; find information at http://USA.gov

6. Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

• Description: Helps low-income households with their home energy bills.
• Contact: Apply through your state’s LIHEAP program; find information at http://USA.gov

7. HUD Emergency Housing Assistance

• Description: Offers assistance to prevent homelessness and provide emergency shelter.
• Contact: Find local resources at http://hud.gov

8. Salvation Army

• Description: Provides food, shelter, and financial assistance to individuals and families in need.
• Contact: Locate services near you at http://Salvationarmyusa.org

9. Volunteers of America

• Description: Offers food, clothing, and financial assistance through various programs.
• Contact: Find local services at http://voa.org

10. Feeding America

• Description: A network of food banks providing meals to individuals facing hunger.
• Contact: Find a food bank near you at http://feedingamerica.org

11. Our Daily Bread Food & Resource Center (Stillwater, OK)

• Description: Provides food assistance and resources to individuals in Payne County.
• Contact: Visit ourdailybread.org for more information.

12. Pete’s Pantry (Oklahoma State University)

• Description: Offers free food and personal products to OSU students in need.
• Contact: Located in the Student Union basement, Room 042.

13. First United Methodist Church – Thursday Community Dinner (Stillwater, OK)

• Description: Serves a free community dinner every Thursday from 5–6 PM.
• Contact: Visit fumc-stillwater.org for details.

14. Saturday Community Brunch (Stillwater, OK)

• Description: Provides a free brunch every Saturday for those in need.
• Contact: Hosted at local community centers; check local listings for locations.

15. Benefit Finder Tool

• Description: A tool to help identify federal and state assistance programs you may qualify for.
• Contact: Access the tool at benefits.gov.