Basic Needs
Find resources for basic needs such as food, clothing, financial assistance for rent and utilities, bus routes, and more.
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Furniture
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Clothing
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Food
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Surrounding Area Resources
FAQs
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Click for community resources for rent assistance: https://lovecolumbia.org/rent-assistance
Click for community resources for utility bill assistance: https://lovecolumbia.org/utility-bill-assistance
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Columbia’s primary shelter is the Salvation Army Harbor House. Call them at 573-442-1984 to learn if they have availability. You will need to provide a photo ID.
For a complete list of Columbia shelters, click here: https://lovecolumbia.org/shelters
Alternative options in Columbia:
Transitional Housing: https://lovecolumbia.org/transitional-housing-1
Extended Stay Hotels: https://lovecolumbia.org/extended-stay-places-and-rates
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We sometimes receive donated cars. When this happens, we typically give the car to a family with kids whose parent has consistently participated in one of our coaching programs and needs a car to continue getting to work. Receiving a donated car is never guaranteed.
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The Love Seat Furniture Bank provides essential household furniture (beds, kitchen table and chairs, couches) to those who do not already have any furniture.
To receive this service, a church or agency must make a referral to Love Columbia by calling 573-256-7662. Agencies and churches may refer at any time during our business hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30am -4:30pm.