Our project was birthed during the pandemic as we saw an increased need for assistance for people who consider themselves less fortunate but don’t meet federally regulated poverty guidelines or qualify for public assistance benefits. Some households we devastated by double layoffs, school closures and programs shutting down which left a lot of homes in deficit and desperate for support. Our first family had been denied assistance benefits for being above the guideline by $1.56. Most of these families live in impoverished areas that are also considered food deserts and low income neighborhoods. We wanted make sure that everyone had something to help them sustain, have hope and receive support.