On July 25, 2026, the Modesto Gospel Mission will provide backpacks and school supplies to children in need across our community. Help them ensure local children start the school year with confidence. Drop off new backpacks and school supplies at 1400 Yosemite Blvd in Modesto to help make a difference today!

The Stanislaus County Department of Child Support Services is having a Backpack Drive. Donations are needed by July 23. Reach out to Stephanie Bazan at SBazan@stancodcss.org (209-558-1959) or Melissa Kelly at MKell@stancodcss.org (209-558-1925) to assist with donation drives and pick up of donations.

If you’re on Medi-Cal in the Central Valley, you may qualify for housing support, food, medical coordination, and crisis prevention — all connected through one care team.

Yo, what's good fam? It's ya boy Leal coming at you with some juicy tea I just spilled while doing my usual deep dive into the 211 Stanislaus Info Hub. Like, I was just vibing, scrolling through the site, you know, as one does when they're procrastinating on that Social Justice essay (don't @ me), and I stumbled upon this lowkey hidden treasure.

So check it, there's this super lit group called "No Cost Stanislaus" chilling under the community connections tab. It's like, not even advertised yet, which makes it feel like I just unlocked some secret level in a game, you feel me?

https://www.211stanislaus.org/group/no-cost-stanislaus/discussion

This "No Cost Stanislaus" thing is straight fire, no cap. It's all about hooking people up with free stuff and services in our area. We're talking food, clothes, furniture - the whole nine yards. It's basically like finding a legendary loot box IRL, but instead…