Since 1965, HOPE has been providing food, clothing and more.  Over the years some programs have come and some have gone, in response to the changing needs of the community.  Our current offerings include: Food — Emergency Food Shelf; supermarket surplus; recipes, nutrition and food safety information      Clothing & Furniture – persons who qualify may obtain free essential items at RetroWorks, HOPE's resale shop  Shelter — rent and mortgage payments; home repairs for disabled persons; affordable rentals Utilities — electricity; heating fuel; water and sewer, firewood Self-help — car repairs & gasoline vouchers for  working persons; tools and uniforms; textbooks; budget counseling and more Health  Needs —prescription assistance; gasoline vouchers for medical appointments; funds for medical and dental emergencies Assistance for homeless persons — short-term emergency housing; showers; laundry vouchers; clothing; camping gear; special needs housing, outreach and intervention Advocacy, referrals, and more.