below are programs we currently have available to support qualifying residents of Reno county.
ALL PROGRAM SERVICES ARE SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY OF FUNDING AND/OR ITEMS. NO GUARANTEES ARE EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED.
With the exception of COVID testing, ALL program services require proof of Reno County residency, ID for all household members, proof of income for all household members over the age of eighteen. SOME programs have other qualifiers.
EMPLOYMENT REFERRAL/ASSISTANCE
We have partnered with Express Employment to provide contact information and appointment times for immediate employment. A partnership with Express Employment can help with transportation to and from work, per qualifiers.
COVID-19 TESTING
Free COVID-19 tests
Personal Hygiene
Personal Hygiene items such as laundry, bath and dish soap, disposable razors, toothpaste and toothbrushes, toilet paper, hand/body lotion, deodorant, and other personal hygiene items (as available) are provided to qualifying residents of Reno County.
PRESCRIPTION Medicine Assistance
We partner with collaborating agencies to help provide "life sustaining" prescription medication to qualifying residents of Reno County. Assistance with over the counter, pain and narcotic prescription medications are not provided. Appointments are necessary for this service. Allow 2-3 business days to complete process.
Operation Back To School - August 2024
A backpack with basic school supplies is provided to qualifying families for their children registered in K-12th grades in Reno County schools to help students begin their school year in style! Pre-registration is required.
2024 pre-registration: June 3 - July 26 Call or come in on Tuesday or Thursday 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
First Call office, 17 West 2nd Avenue, Hutchinson, KS
Distribution: August 5-9, 2024 Clients MUST have an appointment time in order to receive school supplies. Distribution Location: 17 West 2nd Avenue, Hutchinson, KS.
HEAD TO TOE - October-March
Stocking caps, scarves, gloves and socks are provided to all Reno County residents, October through March. Stop by our agency to help prepare for the cold Kansas winter!
Teen Christmas - December 2023
Christmas gift assistance is made available to qualifying Reno County families with teenagers ages 13 through 18. Pre-registration is required!
2023 pre-registration for appointment times come into our office, 17 West 2nd Avenue, Hutchinson, KS
November 1-December 8, 2023 Walk-in or you may call: Tuesday or Thursday 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Registration by appointment: Monday, Wednesday, Friday - 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Distribution
Parents MUST have an appointment to receive Christmas gifts for their teen/s. Site distribution is at First Call For Help office, 17 West 2nd Avenue, Hutchinson, KS December 11-15, 2023
out of town medical appointment gasoline voucher
We provide gasoline vouchers or qualifying residents of Reno County for out-of-town, essential, confirmed, doctor's appointments in which services cannot be provided in Reno County. What is needed:
Letter of Confirmation from a Reno County doctor stating that the service cannot be provided in Reno County and name of physician patient is referred to
Proof of vehicle ownership
Up-to-date vehicle insurance verification
Valid Driver’s License
Make/Model of vehicle and Tag Number. Appointments are necessary for this service. Allow 2-3 business days to complete process.
EVICTION and UTILITY Shut-OFF ASSISTANCE
We partner with other agencies, organizations, and churches to provide partial financial help with eviction and/or utility shut-off assistance to qualifying Reno County residents. Utility shut-off and/or eviction notice must be provided. We do not provide assistance with Level Pay utility programs. Appointments are necessary for this service. Allow 2-3 business days to complete process.
id REFERRAL source
We help qualifying Reno County residents get photo IDs and/or Drivers Licenses. Appointments are necessary for this service.
BICYCLES FOR ADULTS
For qualifying Reno County residents, we provide adult-sized bicycles for transportation, as available.
HOMELESS ASSISTANCE
We provide sleeping mats, small portable bags of personal hygiene items and clothing vouchers to qualifying Reno County residents. Warm blankets and socks are provided to homeless, as supply allows.
work Transportation
Working with Express Employment, transportation to and from work can be arranged, with some employers.
CLOTHING VOUCHERS
We help qualifying Reno County residents with clothing needs, which includes start-up work related clothing for confirmed job employment.
Food ASSISTANCE
We provide direction and resources for qualifying Reno County residents to secure help with food assistance.
LEAP (Low Income Energy Assistance Program)
We provide application assistance to clients January - March. Appointments are necessary for this service.
REFERRALS
We provide referrals to collaborating agencies, organizations, the religious, business, medical, educational and financial community to coordinate and provide essential and life enhancing services.