Hope Mill was formed out of a commitment to help those who find themselves homeless. We provide food and other basic necessities, along with a message of hope and an affirmation that people care. We began by filling backpacks with essential care items and distributing them to homeless persons on the streets in Southern California. Now, in addition to street distributions, our volunteers carefully put together backpacks for men, women and children, and deliver them to local missions and shelters, as well as numerous other agencies and organizations with a homeless outreach. There, they are distributed to those who are in need, enabling Hope Mill to reach more people in more areas. All items are new and carefully chosen to address fundamental needs for personal care, as well as a comfort item or two. Hope Mill, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, volunteer corporation, funded entirely by private donations. Our non-profit tax identification number is 80-0188464. Donations are tax deductible.