Berea City School District

Dear Berea City School District Families,

We understand that for many of our families, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits are a vital resource for keeping food on the table. With the announcement that SNAP benefits will be ending on November 1, 2025, we know this news may bring significant worry and stress.

The well-being of our students and their families is our top priority. We are committed to making sure every child in our district has access to nutritious food. Our school staff, counselors, and administration are actively working to connect you with resources that can help bridge this gap.

Below is a list of local and extended resources available to you immediately.

• Berea Food Pantry: Local hunger assistance from the City of Berea.

• https://www.cityofberea.org/415/Food-Pantry

• Peoples Community Church Food Pantry: Food distribution once a month.

• http://www.peoplescommunity.org/Food-Pantry

• Second Mile Outreach: Community support services.

• https://secondmileoutreach.org/

• Brookpark Library Kids Cafe: Daily free meals for kids.

• https://cuyahogalibrary.org/services/student-success/kids-cafe

• Parma-Snow Library Pantry: Drive-through Food Pantry on Tuesday, November 4th. Check with the library for exact hours.

• Scan Hunger Center: Local hunger assistance.

• https://scanhungerpantry.com/

• Brookpark- Audrey's Outreach: Local outreach services.

• http://www.audreysoutreach.org/

• Middleburg Heights Food Pantry: Local hunger assistance.

• https://mhfoodpantry.org/

• Parma Hunger Center: Local hunger assistance.

• https://www.plcparma.org/parma-hunger-center

• Greater Cleveland Food Bank (GCFB) Local Pantries: Find specific pantries in Berea, Middleburg, Brookpark, Parma, and Cleveland.

• https://www.greaterclevelandfoodbank.org/get-help/find-food

Food & Household Supplies

• GCFB Local Pantries & Community Resource Center: (216) 738-2265

• https://www.greaterclevelandfoodbank.org/get-help/find-food

• May Dugan Center: Offers food assistance and sometimes household supplies.

• https://www.maydugancenter.org/food

• The Peoples Distro: Hosts pop-up food giveaways on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month at various locations.

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepeoplesdistro/

• Refuge Church: Regularly posts various pop-up food giveaways. Phone: (216) 471-8305.

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/refugecommchurch/

• Cleveland Public Library: Check their calendar for free produce distributions at locations near you.

• Another Chance of Ohio (ACOO): Offers a variety of free household supplies, furniture, and more.

• Community Corner Hunger Center: (216) 436-2000

• https://svdpcle.org/need-help/hunger-centers/

• West Park Community Cupboard: (216) 671-7228

• https://westparkucc.org/westparkcommunitycupboard

• Bountiful Basement: (216) 671-5890

• https://www.bountifulbasement.com/

• Salvation Army - Clark Location Food Pantry: (216) 631-1515

• Smart Development Inc.: Specialized assistance for Refugee populations.

• https://www.smartdevelopmentinc.org/

Financial and Emergency Aid

• PRC Voucher (Prevention, Retention, and Contingency): Provides emergency assistance for basic needs through Cuyahoga County.

• https://hhs.cuyahogacounty.gov/programs/detail/emergency-assistance-prevention-retention-and-contingency-program

• Step Forward: Organization offering assistance with various emergency needs.

• https://www.stepforwardtoday.org/

• Contact your School Counselor/Student and Family Support Specialist

• Call 2-1-1: For a quick, centralized referral to most of these services and more across Cuyahoga County.

• Check Your EBT Balance: If you have a remaining balance on your EBT card from previous months, those funds should still be accessible and usable.

Our BCSD community cares. Please reach out to your child's school if you need assistance.