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Appliances
Programs that pay for or provide new or reconditioned refrigerators, freezers, stoves, irons and other essential equipment.
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Bedding/Linen
Programs that pay for or provide new or secondhand sheets, blankets, pillowcases, bedspreads, curtains, towels and other similar household essentials.
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Cleaning Products
Programs that pay for or provide brooms, mops, dust pans, cleansing powder, dish washing soap, paper towels, window cleaner, furniture polish, trash bags and other cleaning equipment and/or supplies for people to use to clean their homes.
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Furniture
Programs that pay for or provide new or secondhand sofas, chairs, tables, beds, dressers and other necessary home furnishings.
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Household Goods Vouchers
Programs that supply coupons that can be exchanged in designated thrift shops or nonprofit organizations for furniture, appliances, bedding and other household items.
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Kitchenware
Programs that pay for or provide new or secondhand dishes, utensils, food storage containers and other cookware.
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