Common Good Of Preble County

The emergency assistance program provides resources to people in crisis situations in three ways. The program focuses on eliminating as much duplication as possible, focusing on services that otherwise are limited or not available elsewhere in the county. Pareticular attention is given to those who "fall through the cracks" of other programs due to not meeting stringent eligibility criteria.the food pantry responds to emergency food needs by providing families with five days of food to bridge gaps in resources or to secure other sources of support. Volunteers served 1,976 households that included 5,864 people in 2024. 239 of these households were first time recipients and 24% of the total were one time requests. The common good also supports school pantries in every preble county school district. During 2024 1,890 students visited the pantry 5,539 times. In 2024 4,399 gallons of milk were distributed to 6 food pantries throughout the county.the clothing givaway program provides clothing to individuals with an emergency clothing need such as a job interview or clothing to start a new job. Participants are allowed to select clothing that best meets there prefernces and needs. The back-to-school program provides grade specific school supplies, back packs, and new athletic shoes to students. During 2024, 19 household including 45 people were served.the financial assistance program assists people at risk of losing their independence and would benefit from a one-time payment of rent or utilities to prevent eviction and/or disconnection. Participants are provided budget assistance and referrals to other programs to help further stabilize their finances. During 2024, 7 households avoided eviction and 12 households' utilities were not disconnected due to receiving assistance, and 2 students' school fees were paid so they could graduate. A total of 22 households and 58 individuals received assistance from this program.