Grow the HELP CenterMaterial hardship, or the inability to access essential goods, is a social determinant of health – and it impacts 1 in 3 families.
2,201,398 Value of essential in-kind goods distributed to neighbors in need through the HELP Center.
12,691 Households county-wide impacted by the HELP Center’s services.
3,964 Hours donated by community volunteers to keep the HELP Center running smoothly, including 449 job training hours.
Fight HungerAlmost 60% of Bucks County residents who are food-insecure don’t qualify for SNAP (food stamps).
476,938 Pounds of nutritious produce distributed to our food-insecure neighbors.
36,651 Visits to UW Bucks’ hunger-fighting distribution sites (Fresh Connect and the HELP Center pantry).
1,101 Senior food boxes delivered directly to seniors at home or at their local senior center.
Expand EducationIn Bucks County, 68% of eligible children do not have access to publicly funded Pre-K. This creates a preparation gap that can have enormous impacts on long-term learning.
810 Hours of high-quality early education received by each of our Pre-K Counts students.
507 Free vision and hearing screenings administered to children enrolled in Pre-K Counts programs.
2,970 Backpacks and other essential tools for school provided to kids in need county-wide.
Stabilize FamiliesAbout 7% of Bucks County residents live in poverty, but another 27% are ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed). ALICE is above the poverty line, but below our local survival budget.
4,079 Bucks County residents connected to critical services through 211.
512 Families received financial support to help them gain and maintain stability.
470 ALICE families assisted with immediate needs at the HELP Center.