"Assisting families and individuals of Delaware County in a collaborative effort by providing personal emergency assistance with dignity and respect in their time of need"
Welcome to People In Need, Inc of Delaware County Ohio (PIN)
We are a family service agency bringing together and organizing various ways to lend a helping hand to residents of Delaware County, Ohio only.
Each program receives a percentage of financial support from the United Way of Delaware County in addition to direct donations from the community.
Did you know….
In it’s first year of operation in 1981, PIN served 535 people with food assistance through the food pantry
In 2008, PIN supplied over 5,200 instances of direct support totaling more than $349,000 to those in need
Volunteers donate over 6,500 hours of time every year
Volunteers help with food sorting, food pantry preparation and distribution, administration and special events including Holiday Clearing House, and are the lifeblood of PIN
For the past 25 years, Kiwanis Club of Delaware Co. has coordinated over 500 volunteers for the Holiday Clearing House Packing Day
The 2008 Holiday Clearing House helped 491 families and 168 seniors/disabled households – a new record!
82% of PIN’s clients are employed or have a steady income, but are unable to support their families due toan unexpected emergency, illness or job loss
With today’s uncertain economic climate, the need continues to rise Thank YOU for making it possible!
A United Way Agency, People In Need, Inc. also receives support from the Council For Older Adults of Delaware County, individuals and corporations, and is a member of the Mid-Ohio Food Bank. PIN is a private, non-profit organization and an equal opportunity employer/provider.
