CHD's Single Room Occupancy program serves roughly 300 citizens living in rooming houses in Northampton, Florence and Easthampton. The majority of SRO tenants live on a fixed, limited income and often pay as much as 80 percent of their monthly income on rent. The purpose of SRO is to provide support services to low-income, rooming house tenants who are not fully connected with the supportive services and have few social supports. SRO Outreach services promote housing stabilization, food security, improved physical and mental health, and community networking that helps prevent homelessness and improves peoples' quality of life.
The program also operates a food pantry out of the basement of the First Congregational Church in Northampton.
Wish List
FOOD
Cereals
Granola
Vegetables/variety
Pasta/variety
Pasta Sauces/variety
Cooking Oils
Fruits(canned)
Beans/variety
Soups/variety
Nuts/variety
Canned meats/all kinds
Coffee/Tea
Seasonings
Cookies/Graham Crackers
WOMEN
Sanitary Pads
Face Soap
Face Cream
Body Lotion
Razors
Deodorant
MEN
Shaving Cream
Razors
Deodorant
GENERAL
Toothpaste
Dental Floss
Toilet Paper
Tooth Brushes
Hand Sanitizer
Soap/Body Wash
Wash Cloths
Hairbrushes
Combs
Shampoo/Conditioner
Polident/Poligrip
Contact: Nancy Gonzalez-Silva, CHD’s SRO Program Coordinator
(413) 584-4457 or NGonzalez@CHD.ORG