The Rocky River Assistance Program (RRAP)
— initiated in 1984 by the Rocky River Junior Women’s
Club — is an established community resource for residents
in need of food and clothing.
Rocky River Assistance Program’s goal is
to provide participants with food and household products for seven
days each month. In addition, children on the program receive
new seasonal clothes and items from their holiday wish list. RRAP
also fulfills special requests for household items and provides
family members with scholarships and waived fees for various Rocky
River programs.
Sorting and packing food for the
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Eligibility
Eligibility for RRAP requires residency in Rocky River and financial
need. The Rocky River Assistance Program income requirements parallel
those of the Ohio Department of Human Services based on the TEFAP
(The Emergency Food Assistance
Program) household eligibility
guidelines. To establish proof of
residency and financial need, applicants will be asked to present
a copy of some of the following documents at registration.
These are 8 of the most typical types of documents required.
• Current or recent month’s utility
bill
• Lease agreement
• Recent W-2 form or paycheck stub
• Social Security Award Letter
• Current Unemployment book
• Child Support Statement
• Photo Identification
• Children’s birth certificates
Confidentiality
Full confidentiality is a vital part of RRAP. Most of the Rocky
River Junior Women’s Club volunteers know only
of the need . . . not the families’ names. However,
there are some women managing the program who have monthly contact
with the participants. The information is treated with the
utmost respect.
Special Requests
When a special request for items such as home furnishings
or baby-care supplies arises, RRAP turns to the community to fulfill
the need.
Conversely, when RRAP becomes aware of a potential donation from
the community of an appliance or furniture, a notice is posted at
the
food distribution center at the Beach Education Center.
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Other
Services
Through the Rocky River Junior
Women’s Club, RRAP provides scholarships for children to participate
in Recreation Center programs and Rocky River School activities.
In addition, fees are waived for the programs such as:
• Selected Rocky River Recreation
Center Activities
• Cub Scouts
• Girl Scouts
• Little League
Distribution
Food is distributed on the third Wednesday of each month. Non-perishable
foods can be dropped off at the Beach Education Center between the
hours of 9am and 10am on food distribution days. Transportation
to retrieve items is the responsibility of the recipient.
Volunteers
Volunteers are needed each month to help sort and pack food for
the RRAP families. Please join us at Beach Education
Center on the third Wednesday of each month from 9am to 10am,
or on the prior Tuesday night from 7pm to 8pm. One does not need
to be a RRJWC member to volunteer and help sort and pack food for
the RRAP. Families are welcome! Children enjoy
playing in the gym while we sort and pack food.
Food Pantry Location
Beach Education Center is located at 1101 Morewood Pkwy
(and Detroit Rd) in Rocky River.
Contact
For further information call 216-556-5887, or email rrap@rrjwc.org.
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