Pricing
Simple plans for every organization
Optional memberships support HCS. Browse freely, participate with an account, and choose a contribution that fits your organization.
Community
For neighbors supporting local resource sharing.
$10 / month
- Support community coordination
- Connect with local organizations
- Participate subject to organization rules
Organization
For donors and pantries coordinating resources locally.
$29 / month
- Support organization coordination
- Apply for organization verification
- Plan donation and pickup workflows
Network
For teams supporting coordination across programs.
$99 / month
- Support broader community coordination
- Discuss multi-program needs with HCS
- Connect programs with local partners
Enterprise
For municipalities, foundations, coalitions and regional networks.
Custom
- Discuss regional needs
- Explore partnership scope
- Discuss onboarding support
Compare access and readiness
All three memberships support HCS at different contribution levels. Current platform access is not tier-gated. Organization approval is separate from payment.
| Capability | Current status · all plans | Requirements |
|---|---|---|
| Browse service areas and the public directory | Available without a plan | Anyone |
| Create an account and submit an organization application | Available without a plan | Signed-in applicants |
| Verified organization status | Independent of subscription | Approved organizations only |
| Donation, need and pickup workflows | Demonstration board | Sign-in and organization rules apply |
| Donation records and impact reporting | Demonstration records | Not verified shared impact totals |
| Priority matching, multi-site tools and email reminders | Not yet operational | No paid entitlement promised |
Focus on operational outcomes
Application completion
Bring organization information together for a review-ready application.
Pickup coordination
Agree on temperature requirements and firm arrival windows.
Resource follow-through
Track pledges and completed pickups in your workflow; demonstration figures are not verified network results.
Membership questions
Do I need a plan to use HCS?
No. Browsing is open, and subscriptions are optional. Participation actions require an account and applicable organization approval, not a plan purchase.
How does monthly or yearly billing work?
Monthly plans are billed each month; yearly plans are billed as one annual amount. Community is $10/month or $100/year, Organization $29/month or $290/year, and Network $99/month or $990/year. Review the final total and any tax at checkout.
Can I cancel or change my plan?
Use Manage billing from your membership page to review cancellation and plan-change options. Cancellation retains the paid period; review any change and proration details before confirming. Canceling does not remove free browsing access.
Does subscribing guarantee verification?
No. Organization approval is a separate review of registration or license details, food-safety readiness, and address. Payment does not bypass these checks.
What happens after I create an account?
Verify your account if requested, then submit your organization profile and select a service area. Your application remains pending until reviewed. Organization verification is not required just to browse.
How are payments and private details handled?
Payments are handled by Stripe checkout; HCS does not store raw card details. Organization contact and license details are kept separate from the public directory and are limited to authorized access.
Is there a free trial?
No new trial is currently offered. Browsing remains free without a trial or card. Any future trial will have explicit eligibility and billing terms before it is enabled.
Ready to strengthen your community?
Join the organizations, donors and businesses already coordinating resources on HCS.