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Emergency Assistance - Catholic Charities of Northwest Florida

This group helps with emergency assistance for people and families in need. Screening appointments are done over the phone. There is no income cap for most programs and services they offer. This program is offered at all four of their offices. Please call 850.763.0475 or visit the website for locations and to learn more.

Services Include:
Financial assistance for housing
Utilities
Prescriptions
Food

Feeding America

Feeding America works to create a hunger-free America. It is the largest hunger relief group in the country, with 200 food banks and 60,000 food pantries and meal programs helping to feed those in need. They aim to change food scarcity by making sure equal access to nutritious food is available to all. Please call or visit the website to learn more.

Capital Area Healthy Start Coalition

This group is called CAHSC for short. It is a nonprofit. The group is a community coalition that works to improve the health of infants and their families. It offers many programs and initiatives.

Programs & Services:

  • Breastfeeding education and support
  • Childbirth preparation
  • Community Referrals
  • General Support
  • Help to quit smoking
  • New baby care
  • Nutrition education
  • Parenting education and support
  • Pregnancy health education
  • Stress management and emotional support