Every day a Thrift Shop member answers requests from social service case workers on behalf of local residents who need emergency aid for clothing, housing, utility bills, medical or dental care, car repair, or transportation. Most of these people need immediate one-time help not normally provided by local, state or federal programs to overcome short-term difficulties. The Thrift Shop gives between $8,000 and $10,000 a month, usually in amounts under $300, in response to these requests. In addition, regular monthly support and special seasonal grants are given to various community agencies. These currently include: 

In FY2009 the Thrift Shop gave nearly $161,775 in grants to social service agencies and emergency aid to local individuals.