MHIO’s purpose was to insure that every needy family in Middletown received assistance at Christmas time. Its aim was to eliminate the duplication of effort that typically occurs when many well meaning groups are all attempting to accomplish the same objectives without coordinating with each other.

COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE FORM

In our first years of operation, Middletown Helps Its Own distributed food baskets to less than 50 families. Four decades later, this number has increased to about 300 families at Christmas and a Thanksgiving basket program has been added which reaches about 250 families. Ours is the largest program of its kind in our area. The cost of these programs to our organization is over $30,000 each year. The value of the food, toys and clothing which are donated to us and added to what we buy brings the total value of our distributions to over $40,000.

Businesses, community organizations, schools, scouts and ordinary citizens living in Middletown all pitch in to provide food, toys, clothing and cash donations to help make each holiday season brighter for our neighbors in need. Deliveries of the gift baskets are handled by volunteers from our member organizations.

• Thanksgiving and Christmas baskets
• Limited rental and utility payment assistance
• Clothing

Food Distribution

Every Tuesday from 5-7 we will be at the Middletown Helps It’s Own Building. Residents of Middletown that are in need of assistance can come stop by and pick up food!

The MHIO address is 612 Carter Ave Port Monmouth and is located along the Henry Hudson Trail.

If you would like to volunteer on a Tuesday night please come to our building at 4:30!

We have received a few questions on how to donate to MHIO. Non-perishable and canned food items can also be dropped off at our building on Tuesday nights between 5-7 pm or a monetary donation can be sent to our Venmo @Middletown-HelpsItsOwn. Thank you!

Eligibility	Middletown Residents
Age Groups	Children Adolescents Adults Seniors
Community Services	Basic Needs / Assistance Accepts Donations of Goods Clothing / Supplies / Furniture Financial Assistance / Referrals Food Pantry / Soup Kitchen Rental / Security Deposit Utility Assistance Community Volunteer Opportunities Seasonal Programs Holidays Thanksgiving
Payment Types	Free

Last Updated: 12/20/24