Help Where You Need It2-1-1

2-1-1 is a free and confidential information and referral service that helps people face life challenges, often for the first time, by connecting them to the local resources they need. It’s available in over 100 languages, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

2-1-1 saves time and frustration by eliminating the need to navigate a maze of agencies and helplines by organizing all available resources in one location.

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Hardship to Hope Food Relief Application

Metro United Way launched of the “Hardship to Hope Food Relief Fund” that will pay Kroger gift cards of varying amounts directly to SNAP recipients that have at least one child under 18 in the home or an elderly individual.

Applications for Jefferson County open Monday, November 3. SNAP Households with children or seniors who expected to receive their SNAP benefits November 1 to 7 are eligible to apply.

We are working with agencies in the remainder of Metro United Way’s service area to meet the needs of our neighbors in every county. Applications for Oldham, Shelby, and Bullitt County residents in Kentucky and Clark, Floyd, and Harrison County residents in Indiana should be available by Friday November 7.

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WHAT DOES 2-1-1 DO FOR THE COMMUNITY?

Calling 2-1-1 connects people to professionals trained to address diverse needs such as domestic violence, emergency shelter, clothing, legal aid, support groups, transportation, education, financial stability, health… and more.
WHY IS THERE A NEED FOR 2-1-1?

2-1-1 addresses new realities that did not exist in years past. These include fluctuating employment rates, an increase in the number of senior citizens and an increase in the number of working poor.

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KY: 1-877-566-4968
IN: 1-866-211-9966

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WHAT IS 211’S SERVICE AREA?

2-1-1 serves Metro Louisville and its surrounding counties as well as Southern Indiana.

Metro United Way is pleased to collaborate with Indiana 211, which provides statewide 211 coverage to all 92 counties in Indiana Monday through Friday, 8am – 6pm ET. As 211 calls are fielded from Clark, Floyd, and Harrison Counties, which are in Metro United Way’s service area, we will continue supporting services related to child development, housing, food security, and nonprofit support to residents in that region.

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