In Need of Assistance?

Clients may receive food assistance from the SEA food pantry 6 times per year. 

Please click here to request a food appointment. 

Diapers are distributed to families with children once per month. Diapers will be distributed on the second Wednesday of every month from 8:30 - 11:00 AM. 

To sign up please complete the form in the link below. In the space "Tell us how we can help you" please list what size diapers you are requesting.

Please click here to complete a request for assistance.

 You may be eligible for assistance if:

1. You have a disconnect notice on a water, power, or gas bill (it must be in disconnect status or off, to potentially qualify).

2. Your household has experienced a recent crisis (loss of job, illness, unexpected change in income, unexpected expense, etc.)

3. You have not received assistance from SEA for utilities in the past 12 months

4. Live in Shelby County

Please click here to complete a request for assistance.

You may be eligible for assistance with medicine, dental, doctor visit, or eye care. Complete the request below to request assistance. 

Please click here to complete a request for assistance.

Registration is now closed for the Back to School Parade. If you are still in need of school supplies, please call our office on Monday August 5th to see if there are additional backpacks available. 

Housing Requests are currently closed. Please check back at a later date. 

• Requests for assistance open on August 1, 2024 and end on November 1, 2024.
• Completing the request form does not guarantee assistance. A case worker will call to complete your application and inform you of the process.
• You must reside in Shelby County and not be receiving assistance for Christmas from any other organization.
• Sponsorships are available for children ages 12 and under.

Please click here to complete a request for assistance.