The Mattie N. Dixon...

The Community Cupboard continuously strives to adhere to its mission statement of "Neighbors Helping Neighbors". We offer a host of services to assist the struggling members of our community.  The scope of our services continue to increase along with the number of clients assisted.  To learn about these services, browse the descriptions of each service below and decide which is best suited to you or a neighbor in need.

 

 

Food, Clothing, and Furniture

Food: Once qualified, individuals in need can obtain weekly supply of groceries.  Mondays are distribution days at the Cupboard.  Emergency assistance is also available by contacting the Cupboard at anytime.

     

Clothing: The cupboard clothing room is seasonally organized by clothing types and sizes to provide various items to families in need.  Sizes range from infant to adult. 

      

Furniture: The cupboard can provide basic furnishings to needy families upon request.  The furniture is warehoused at a separate storage room in Ambler and delivery arrangements can be made ahead of time. 

 

 

 

 

 

After School Elementary Education Program

 

The Cupboard has been providing after school care to third grade students from Wissahickon school district since Fall of 2006.  Students in need are identified by the school. 

The program runs Monday through Thursday from 3:30 to 5:30 and the students receive tutoring, participate in arts and crafts, and are provided with a snack.

Students are brought to the Cupboard by bus and picked up by parents after school.

 

GED Tutoring Program

 

The Cupboard started the GED tutoring program this past May 2007.  The goal of this program is to prepare the students for taking the state required exam to obtain their GED.  Our GED instructor, Mr. Thomas Ryales is a graduate of Penn State University holding his Masters degree in Education.

Class meets on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6:00 to 8:30 and occasional Saturday sessions are held on a as needed basis.

The classroom is a comfortable setting equipped with text books, internet ready personal computers, and other necessary educational tools. There are currently 8 students attending and additional seats are available.  The Cupboard encourages interested individuals to contact us to be placed on a waiting list.

 

Healthcare

Visiting Doctors and nurses from Abington Memorial Hospital are available Mondays after 11:00 AM to provide basic healthcare to needy individuals.  Patients are further referred to a clinic to obtain additional care and medicine as needed.

Holiday Food Baskets

 

The Cupboard provides its clients with holiday food baskets at Easter, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.  

 

Emergency housing and housing related funding

In ultimate emergency circumstances, the Cupboard within reason provides assistance, referral, or funding to needy individuals to provide temporary shelter, rent money, or overnight accommodation fee.

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