Sells used clothing, furniture, household goods, book, toys etc. at bargain prices. Half-price sale on Wed. Accepts useable clean items. Does not accept paper items and magazines. Does not accept major appliances such as refrigerators, computers, stoves or washing machines.

Update July 2024- The Samaritan Center has a NOEP coordinator that assists with SNAP eligibility and application.Referrals and assistance to low-income residents with urgent needs at its Ithaca offices and food pantries in Danby, Groton and Caroline.Free clothing, personal care products, linens, towels sheets and diapersAccepts gently used donations of bedding (sheets, blankets,etc.), towels and clean clothing for men, women and children, including shoes.Once-a-year emergency financial help when resources are available:Security deposits eligibility requirements:-Tompkins County resident moving within Tompkins County-Ineligible for Department of Social Services security deposit voucher-Family has not received security deposit funds in the past 5 years-Income must be less than 60% AMI guidelines-Assistance must be within the FMR guidelines for the unit size and household size-Application and approval process take about 2 weeks-Applicant can not reside in unit before approved inspection or application approvalUtilities- Must have shut-off notice and denial from DSS during HEAP (they are flexible w/ requiring DSS denial letters).Can do minimal fills for propane.Back rent - when funding is available (similar eligibility guidelines as security deposits program)Prescription medications (controlled substances not eligible)Transportation assistance - bus passes or gas vouchers for: education (semester long), employment (verification required-not to look for employment), or medical appointments within Tompkins County.Limited car repair funding available, applicant needs a quote and mechanic needs a W9. Applicant pays the difference for repairs beyond $500.Moving Assistance (limited funding)- Partnership with Reuse where CC refers to the ReMap program for store credit to get furniture, household goods, appliances, etc., and Reuse provides access to moving truck, driver and movers for up to 2 hours for one move per year.-Move must be within Tompkins County.-Low-income households (60% AMI guidelines)-The program doesn't have the capacity to go up and down multiple floors when moving items.-All items must be packed and prepped for moving.-Items can be moved to a storage facility rather than apartment, if there is not a new apartment lined up yet-Refer to the Samaritan Center for screening.Tompkins County site for:Fidelis, Child Health Plus, Medicaid, and Medicare applicationsFood Stamps screeningAnnual Winter Event "Share the Warmth": clothing drive gathers items at red collection bins throughout Tompkins County. Seeks donations of clean items in good condition (working zippers, no missing buttons, no spots/stains). Typically late November or Early December.

* Offers confidential, non-medical support services for women and adolescents who are pregnant. Self-administered free pregnancy test kits. Peer counseling and referral to other agencies. Referral for free ultrasound. Baby clothing up to children clothing (school-aged). Emergency diapers and formula. Baby items when available (pack n plays, strollers, high chairs).

Provides a food pantry for individuals and families in need. Accepts donations of food, clothing, household goods, and toys.

* Provides recovered free vegetarian and vegan meals & food. Decentralized all-volunteer-run group, with no hierarchy or formal leaders, making decisions based on consensus.

Children's diapers for babies in need.

* Provides an equipment loan closet to local residents at no cost. Crutches. Walkers. Canes. Wheelchairs. * Accepts donations of new and gently used equipment. Does not offer loans or accept donations of: commodes, shower chairs, beds, lifts, power wheelchairs or any other type of medical equipment.

Food and clothing for those in needClosed November 3 and December 3, 2023

Program offers assistance, information, education and referral about benefits, housing, nursing home advocacy and diversion to avoid moving into a nursing home, respite services for care givers, consumer-directed personal services, traumatic brain injury services, and a personal care bank for toiletries and supplies for families in need.

Helps women and young girls experiencing an unexpected pregnancy. Offers alternative to abortion and referrals for medical care, diapers, formula, maternity clothes and baby clothing. Offers pregnancy self-test. All services are free and confidential.

TRAID (Technology Related Assistance for Individuals with Disabilities) Center shows how technology-from simple homemade gadgets to computer systems-can make people more independent. We have items on display for people to try, we offer demonstrations of equipment, and can tell people how to get what they need. STIC also offers short-term loan of equipment and assistive technology including: wheelchairs, TTYs, walkers, tub seats, commodes, portable ramps, and much more. Some items may be given away if we have an excess.

Provides Christmas gifts for children of low income families. Donations of toys/gifts accepted.

Signups for Toys for Tots will be accepted until November 29th. Pickups will be December 12th from 9am to 3pm.For youth up to 12 years old.Interested families can sign up by filling out the online form at https://forms.gle/FGmuj4Hqn13FivFj9 or paper version can be filled out and mailed, emailed to [email protected] or dropped off at Delaware Opportunities Hamden office.

Food Pantry

* Distributes donated clothing, linens and household goods.

Provides low-cost clothing and household items.

20+ community gardens located in Binghamton, Johnson City, Endwell, Endicott, Hillcrest and Vestal. Please check the website or call to find a garden near you.

Food pantry outreach to Tioga County residents may be served one time and will be referred to a pantry in their area.

Food pantry that works in partnership with the Western Broome parishes to provide food, clothing and basic necessities for residents of Endicott, Endwell, Vestal and the Town of Maine. Residents can also access 100 Main St pantry if needed. May also have formula and diapers.

Provides information about local community services and resources, education on personal and child health and well-being and positive parenting, as well as general support for parents and children.Kids Closet offers free clothing for infants and children (birth-5 yrs). May be able to help with diapers 1x/month during PAL hours. Call for more information on the Cribs for Kids program.

Accepts donations of baby clothes, cribs and bassinettes.

Program matches youth and adults in need of a bike with a donated bicycle and/or helmet for recreational or transportation purposes.

Clothing available for those in need.

Accepts unopened non-perishable food items. May drop off donations in the basement hallway next to the food bank in the church house.