Direct Service
Primary caregivers of children who live in Cuyahoga County and who have a referral to SC4K from a Community Resource Center partner may be eligible to receive school-appropriate shoes, clothes, and school supplies for their school-age students through our Direct Service Program. This is our newest Program which launched in April of 2024.
Who Is Eligible: If your household income falls below 200% of the federal poverty line, then you are income-eligible to participate. Please refer to the eligibility requirements below.
Eligibility Requirements:
• Currently working with one of the partners at the Community Resource Center and have a referral from one of their staff members BEFORE coming to SC4K.
• Both the primary caregiver and student(s) must live in Cuyahoga County
• Self-declaration that your household income falls below 200% of the federal poverty line.
Proof of eligibility is required.
Connecting You to More Resources
At the Community Resource Center, eligible families can access the Greater Cleveland Food Bank’s Healthy Choice Food Market and connect with 14 other non-profit organizations that provide services to alleviate poverty and reduce barriers to food insecurity. This one-stop resource opened in November of 2023 and is the first of its kind in the nation!
New Direct Service Program for Families at the Community Resource Center
Beginning in April of 2024, Primary Caregivers are able to receive items from our SC4K Free Store on Mondays from 12:00 – 4:00 PM once per semester and once during the summer session. SC4K provides new shoes, clothes, and school supplies for school-aged kids, based upon your need and our inventory.
Please see the eligibility requirements above to see if you qualify to receive items for your child/children. Once qualified, you may receive services from SC4K once during each of the following time periods:
First Semester (between September and December)
Second Semester (between January and May)
Summer Session (between June and August).
In 2024, our Direct Service Program has helped:
