Freecycle.org is also a great source for both fabric and machines. A local quilting friend of mine has gotten a boatload of very high quality quilting fabric from that sight including full kits/patterns. She has been generous enough to share some with me as well. I often also see sewing machines listed on that site as well. Granted, a younger student may need someone to take them to/from to pick up those items, it is very local and I'm sure they would be able to get someone to help them out.