Programs that seek to meet the basic nutritional needs of the community by providing access to free or low cost food

Programs that furnish and/or repair basic household, work-related, and personal necessities for people who cannot afford to purchase and/or repair these items at retail prices and who qualify for this service on the basis of income, age or disability.

Programs that provide assistance for people who are experiencing an unexpected financial crisis and have insufficient resources to obtain essential services or to meet expenses in situations where financial assistance related to their specific circumstance is unavailable. Monetary assistance may be in the form of immediate cash, loans, checks or vouchers.

Programs that provide for the basic transportation needs of the community including the local and long-distance conveyance of people and goods, and special arrangements for older adults, people with disabilities and other community residents who have no personal transportation and are unable to utilize public transportation.

Programs that seek to meet the basic shelter needs of the community by providing temporary shelter for people who are in emergency situations, home improvement programs, housing location assistance and a variety of housing alternatives.