WELCOME
Dear Children,
Let us not love with words or tongue, but with actions and in truth.
1st John 3:18
We believe that God has called us to reach the communities of Kingsburg, London, and Traver, CA with HIS love; expressed through help to those experiencing emergency situations.
(SEE OUR SERVICES BELOW)
THRIFT STORES
Our Thrift Stores are located at the following locations:
(For information about donating clothing and household goods please see the donations tab)
KINGSBURG: 1139 Draper Street
Hours: Monday - Friday 9:30 - 4:00
Saturday 9:00 - 4:00
LONDON: 37835 Kate Ave
Hours Monday - Thursday 1:00 - 4:30
TRAVER : 3957 Kitchner Drive
Spring/Summer Hours
Monday - Friday 1:00 - 5:00
Fall/Winter Hours
Monday - Friday 12:00 - 4:00
QUALIFICATION for aid
When providing services we do not discriminate on the basis of race, age, gender, or religion.
Financial qualifications, place of residence, and other factors will be taken into consideration and evaluated prior to giving aid. There are limitations on the number of times and types of aid a client may be receive. Funding for some types of assistance is received through other entities and their rules and regulations will apply. Homeless or transient persons will be required to be prescreened by our local police department. Aid of any type, to any given individual, at any given time, is not guaranteed.
FOOD SECURITY
Our FOOD BANK is located in Kingsburg at 1139 Draper Street
Hours are Monday 9:30 - 12:00
Tuesday - Friday 9:00 - 12:00
Food Bank services are for the residents of Kingsburg
Those seeking help will be required to complete an application, which must be renewed annually. During your initial visit please come prepared to show photo identification and a recent bill to prove residency.
At every following visit for food you will need to show us a recent bill mailed to you at your address on file. This helps us determine your ongoing eligibility without the need to fill out cumbersome forms each time you come.
utility assistance
PG&E assistance is available at our Kingsburg office and is for Kingsburg residents only.
Funding is through PG&E's REACH program and we must adhere to their guidelines. (AS OF JANUARY 2019 THIS MAY NOT BE AVAILABLE DUE TO PG&E's FUNDING)
Call our office at (559) 897-7961 to make an appointment. Please be prepared to take notes and remember to bring to your appointment all of the documentation that will be necessary. If you are from another area please contact your local Salvation Army for assistance.
GAS assistance is available in the Spring, usually beginning sometime in February and lasts until funds are no longer available. Please call our office at (559) 897-7961 to make an appointment. Residents from Kingsburg and surrounding communities may apply
RENTAL ASSISTANCE
Rental assistance is available for Kingsburg residents who qualify.
You must be able to prove a demonstrable need, and your landlord will need to complete paperwork for you as well. Only those in an emergency situation should apply. We are not able to help with first month rent or security deposits.
Please contact our office to make an appointment (559) 897-7961
COUNSELING & PRAYER
KCAPS is a non-denominational Christian outreach.
Through our various ministries and Emergency Services Office we offer prayer support as well as low or no cost professional counseling services.
Please call or visit our office to let us know how we can help you.
REFERRALS -
drug rehab & homeless shelters
We keep an extensive referral list for those seeking help with the following situations:
We cannot guarantee your acceptance into a specific program, but we know the quality programs that are in our area.
Please contact us if you need help. 559 897-7961
