b'Children, Youth, & FamiliesBasic Needs & CommunitySupportLUSOs Basic Needs Program supports low-income families, single parents, andnewcomers living in Northeast London and Argyle by providing access toessential resources, information, and referrals. For many, the first point of contactis our Community Resource Portable, where residents can receive food, clothing,hygiene items, baby food, diapers, and more. The program also provides Pop-UpMarkets, community meals, snack bags, and breakfast programs to supportfamilies during school closures in March Break and over the summer months. Inpartnership with the London Food Bank, LUSO facilitates a Mobile Food Bank atsix neighbourhood locations. LUSO Community Services also provides meaningfulcommunity support to the residents of Zerin Place on Clarke Road.Beyondmeeting immediate needs, the program provides community events and groupactivities that help reduce isolation, build skills, and strengthen neighbourhoodconnections.72283 DistributedGood Food Boxes & volunteers contributed $5,000Produce hampersdistributed 479 in winter boots forhours children & youth 5,374 3,026meals clients supported &with food and other 4,294snacksbasic needs servedLUSO Community Services 72024-25 Impact Report'