Program areas at Foothill Unity Center
Food services: in 2022, the food program provided 874,095 meals to 13,060 unduplicated individuals. This included 19,925 bagged meals and hygiene kits for the homeless; 5,648 food boxes delivered to homebound and isolated seniors and disabled persons; and distribution of emergency family food. Clients may pick up a grocery cart of both perishable and non-perishable food once a month, and then additional fruit, vegetables, dairy and baked goods once a week. The Center's annual thanksgiving and holiday events provided 3,695 food boxes with toys and clothing.
Health services: in 2022, the Center's health program is designed to diminish health disparities with access to healthcare, education to manage chronic disease, and assistance with navigating the healthcare system. Educational materials on health and job search are provided with each food service. The Center provided 3,397 covid vaccines and tests, 3,407 blood pressure and diabetes health screenings, 3,234 dental screenings and procedures, and dental services valued at $126,228 to 107 children and parents through mobile dental clinic.
Client services: in 2022, client services encompass a case management practice of assessment, case planning, advocacy, care coordination, resource linkages, and follow up. 1,481 housing and homeless services included temporary and permanent housing placements for 52 families, 612 mobile showers. In addition, 4,319 transportation services enabled housing, health, and job appointments. The annual back to school event, with backpacks, clothing, haircuts, and health screenings, served 1,192 children. 1,433 job development services offered opportunities to learn marketable career specific skills to help become employable and increase household income.