Due to unexpected construction delays, Mothers Helping Mothers will be closed Thursday evening and Friday for donations and client appointments. If you had an appointment scheduled, please check your text messages and email for important updates and rescheduling information.

MHM South County

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Temporarily Paused Until Further Notice

Our Popup is paused due to our going under construction with our 1800 sq ft expansion at MHM as the trailer and truck wil be needed for extra storage. We hope to resume in the Spring! We will announce on FB when it's back up and rolling! Thank you for your understanding as we grow and expand to meet our communities' needs.

Find us in South Sarasota County on select dates. No appointment necessary.

The MHM Mobile Relief Store is a part of our mobile community outreach program. Items include clothing for the whole family, shoes, diapers & wipes with proof of small child, and toys based on availability. *One visit per family, per month limit

Interested in volunteering or supporting us in South County? Email Cindy Ryan, Mobile Coordinator and South County Outreach Lead - MHMSouth@mhmsarasota.org

*No appointment needed. One visit per family, per month limit. Open to all parents or legal guardians who live in South Sarasota County, with proof of children under 18 or currently pregnant (ultrasound with due date). Guests can shop for 20 minutes and select a limited quantity of items per category. You must provide a valid ID, or passport. If shopping for children, have at least a digital copy of their social security cards or birth certificate to show proof.

We are paused for store donations until Friday, Feb. 27th due to construction.

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*You do NOT need an appointment to request assistance for resources, referrals, or emergencies. Click the Assistance Request link to reach us for those issues.

Quick Rules for Shopping Appointments

You will be able to book your appointment after you’ve scrolled down.

Who Can Be a Client

  • Must live in Sarasota or Manatee County

  • Have custody of children under 18 or be pregnant (must bring proof of children/pregnancy at your first visit only)

  • Pregnant? Shopping for baby items starts 60 days before due date only

  • Bring ID/passport to each appointment

About Your Visit

  • Appointment required (no walk-ins)

  • Shop once every 4 months

  • Only you, spouse, and registered children may shop (no guests)

  • 40 minutes per visit to shop

  • Item limits apply — shop for your family only

  • Free childcare is provided on most days

Baby Items – New Baby Items are only provided 60 days before delivery date!

  • New Clients book an appointment and shop can shop within 60 days of delivery. 

  • Returning Clients – If you’re within 60 days of your due date, and it’s not time to return, you can book an appointment for just ‘Baby Only Items’. If it’s been 4+ months since your last visit, just schedule a regular appointment to shop the whole store plus get your baby items.

  •  The special Baby Only Items appointment won’t affect regular clients scheduled return date.  

Appointments & Cancellations

  • Returning too early? Your appointment will be canceled & you will need to reschedule

  • Times available every 15 minutes – Book only one slot on your desired day

  • Enter name exactly as it is on your ID + correct email/phone

  • No Show Policy: 1 free miss. After that, a missed appointment will be counted as a visit and you won’t be able to return for 4 more months.

  • Click here to cancel or reschedule your existing appointment.  

👇 Click below to book your appointment once you’ve read the full policy.

Text "RESOURCES" to 941-953-7572 to connect with community resources in Sarasota & Manatee counties