REACHING OUT COMMUNITY SERVICES INC
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Mission Statement
Reaching-Out Community Services leads the effort to eliminate hunger in our community by providing food, social services and programs that inspire self-reliance and community empowerment in a dignified manner.
About This Cause
Services We Provide: • Our “Digital Client Choice Food Pantry System”: is one-of-a-kind in the communities we serve. Shopping is done on a bilingual touch screen computer. Fresh produce, vegetarian and other healthy food items are part of our menu. This program allows our clients the opportunity to select their food items based on their dietary needs in a dignified private atmosphere instead of the common bagged programs. It results in eliminating food waste, a higher satisfaction with the food they are able to choose with less waste and ultimately less cost of food provided • Social Service assistance: as part of the intake process we counsel clients about social services such as Medicare, Medicaid, housing subsidies and other eligible benefits. We work on behalf of our clients by directly contacting the appropriate agencies. We assist each client, step by step, and fill out applications to receive benefits. Many of our clients are unaware of these benefits. We assist them in determining eligibility and applying for those benefits they are eligible for. • Electronic Food Stamp Site: RCS participates in an electronic food stamp (SNAP) processing program to assist individuals and families apply for food stamps. RCS is pleased to be part of this innovative initiative geared toward increasing the number of eligible New Yorkers receiving much-needed food stamps. • Nutrition and Health Education: throughout the year RCS offers nutritional workshops staffed by a New York State certified nutritionist. These workshops can lead to a healthier lifestyle which includes: menu planning; recipes and food safety sessions; teaching individuals and parents how to prepare healthier meals; and helping establish good nutrition practices. • Free Tax Assistance: RCS provides free tax preparation services to low-to-moderate income New Yorkers and information on the credits they may be entitled to. Our free tax services can be a significant step from poverty to self-sufficiency.