BACK TO SCHOOL CLOTHING ASSISTANCE

The Back to School clothing program for 2026-2027
Applications will be accepted on a first come, first serve basis.
Applications will NOT be accepted if you do not have all required information.
Accepting Applications on June 1, 2026.
Appointments will only be scheduled on Saturday, July 25th.
Eligibility Guidelines
  • Parents must be a resident of Fairfield County
  • Income Limit for this program is 150% of the federal poverty guideline
  • For a family of 4 that will be $48,225 annually, $4,018 monthly, $927 weekly
Instructions For Submitting an Application for Back To School Clothing Assistance

We will be accepting applications for the 2026-2027 school year starting June 1, 2026

If you need assistance, please call 2-1-1.

  • You can obtain an application online or you can pick up an application in the lobby at 2-1-1, 108 West Main Street, Suite C, Lancaster.
  • You MUST complete application including income and expense information.
  • If you have no income and/or expenses, please explain why on the comment section of the application.
  • If you have expenses but no income, you must provide a written letter from the source that pays your expenses.  For example, if you have a parent that pays your expenses, you must submit a letter from your parent stating they pay all of your expenses.
  • One application per household, if multiple families reside in the same household, just complete one application for everyone in the household, use a second application to list everyone in the household, if needed.
  • We will call you if there are any questions, so please leave a good number to reach you or a good message phone number.  If your number changes, you must call us and let us know.
Submission

You MUST provide copies of the following documents with your application


  • Photo ID for the person applying
  • Photo ID, social security cards, or birth certificates for ALL adults and children living in the household
  • Proof of address – bill, bank statement, letter from SSA or JFS, etc.
  • Proof of ALL income for the household, this includes wages, social security income, child support, military benefits, kinship benefits, cash assistance, etc.
  • You do not need to submit copies of your expenses
  • Enrollment letter for all children entering Kindergarten

 

Ways to submit your application:

 

  • In office at 108 W. Main Street, Suite C, Lancaster during office hours, Monday – Friday from 9am -3pm
  • You can email your application and required copies to info@fairfieldcounty211.org
  • You can fax us at 740-687-9827
  • We will not be accepting applications via email or Facebook

 

NOTIFICATION: If any of your information is missing, we will be unable to process your application.  We will attempt to call you at the number listed on your application. If we are unable to reach you, your application will not be processed.

**If you have questions, or need help, please call us at 2-1-1 or (740) 687-0500**

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