Megan had been struggling to keep up with many of her bills when she found out her disability check would be reduced for several months. Feeling overwhelmed and wanting to provide a stable home environment for her teenage son, Megan came to HOPE to see what assistance was available. While working with HOPE, Megan has […]
Jose came to HOPE’s Resource Center and Food Pantry requesting food. He recently moved here from Venezuela for a better life for his teenage daughter and himself. Jose noted that his daughter graduated high school with honors and planned to attend Valencia College. He works full time as a security guard at night and they’re […]
Edith, her husband, and their two children had been coming to HOPE’s Food Pantry since April 2018 following a difficult out-of-state move that saw them living out of an RV on various local campgrounds. Edith was unable to work during this time and used HOPE’s food pantry to save money so that her family could […]
We have a new family coming to the HOPE Pantry this month. Thomas recently lost his job, where he had been making a comfortable salary to support his family. While trying to find steady employment over the past few months, the family had been living off savings which was soon depleted. Thomas is now working […]
April learned about HOPE a few months ago when she needed help with her utility bill. Living on a fixed disability income, April had to use some of her money for car repairs that month, which left her short for her water bill. April lives by herself and in order to try to increase her […]
One of the families that HOPE has been assisting over the past year is Martin and Aria, who have two young children, ages 5 and 1. The family started a new life in the U.S. after leaving unsafe living conditions in the UAE a few years ago. Aria provides childcare for the children while Martin […]
Luke started utilizing HOPE’s food pantry when his company was bought out and he was let go. He was eventually able to collect unemployment but that didn’t cover all his bills. Since Luke’s young son stays with him part-time, having enough food at home is important and HOPE’s pantry has helped him keep food on […]
Recently, HOPE had a client, Kara, come in for food and housing assistance. She had fled a domestic violence situation from another state and found a place to stay in Florida but only for a very limited time. When her temporary arrangements ended, Kara had nowhere to go because all the shelters she tried were […]
Jerry was referred to HOPE through a friend when he was laid off from his job of many years as a marketing director. Jerry and his wife, Elsa, a retired teacher, also support their adult son, who is unable to work due to mental health issues. Jerry turned to HOPE for food assistance and has […]
Last month, a local family, who found themselves without a home, located an available apartment and came to HOPE seeking assistance with the deposit. The young family of 5 was temporarily staying with other family members, crammed into a 2 bedroom home, after being evicted from their home. Living off a limited income, the mother, […]
