Reed Family Foundation · Long Island, NY

Helping Long Islanders Find the Support They Need

The Reed Family Foundation connects individuals and families across Long Island with advocates and real resources to improve their lives.

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Free for Long Island families

Request a Kit

Every kit below is free. Each one has its own short application form — pick the kit you need and apply in a few minutes.

Hygiene Kit

Soap, shampoo, toothpaste, a toothbrush, deodorant, and other basic personal-care items — assembled by volunteers while supplies last.

Request a Hygiene Kit

Drug Safety Kit

Request a free drug safety kit for your home, with fentanyl and xylazine test strips and information on drug support resources.

Apply for a Drug Safety Kit

Immigration Help Kit

Request a free immigration help kit with a know-your-rights red card and information on gaining legal status.

Apply for an Immigration Help Kit

Submitting a request does not guarantee availability. We will contact you only to arrange delivery or pickup.

Find help near you

Search resources near you. Review the options and contact the provider. Request an NYRFF advocate if you need more help.

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Food & WaterFood pantries, meal programs, SNAP and WIC, and drinking-water assistance.HousingEmergency shelter, rental help, eviction prevention, and housing counseling.HealthcareFree and sliding-scale clinics, Medicare and Medicaid information, and coverage help.Legal Help & RightsFree and sliding-scale legal help — including immigration and family court.EducationNYRFF courses and free adult education, literacy, and GED resources.EmploymentJob search, training, resume help, and workforce programs by town or ZIP code.Clothing & HygieneClothing closets, hygiene supplies, and the NYRFF Hygiene Kit request.Kids & ParentingParenting programs, early-childhood support, and family activities.

Our approach

REACH: five ways we help

Every part of our work comes together under one framework — REACH. Each letter stands for a way we help individuals and families across Long Island.

R — Resource Finding

We help individuals and families find useful resources through our online resource-finding tool — with clear guidance on how to access it.

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E — Educational Courses

We connect you with educational opportunities that build knowledge, practical skills, and confidence.

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A — Advocacy Services

Personalized, real-life support to help you navigate services, communicate your needs, and work toward agreed-upon goals.

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C — Community Engagement

We work with the community to build connections, encourage participation, and respond to local needs.

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H — Help Kits

We support dignity through kits containing essential supplies — like hygiene kits with soap, shampoo, toothpaste, and other basic personal-care items.

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Who we are

A neighbor reaching out a hand

The Reed Family Foundation was founded in September 2026 by Ryan Hobie Reed with one simple belief: every family deserves access to the basics — food on the table, a safe place to sleep, and someone in their corner.

We're a New York nonprofit rooted in Long Island. We don't just point people toward resources — we work to make sure those resources are actually reachable.

Our story