Suwannee River Economic Council - Madison County
The Suwannee River Economic Council provides a number of programs for those in need, including:
Energy Assistance
S.H.I.P. Assistance
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Madison
State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) Program
Emergency repairs, rehabilitation, down payment and closing costs assistance for homeowner.
Find a Ride - Safe Mobility For Life
Find a Ride Florida is a resource for seniors. It helps them find local medical and non-medical transportation options. This is to help make sure they can remain independent. Find a Ride does not offer any services. It just helps people find transportation providers in their area. Please call 850.414.4100 or click HERE to go to the website to learn more.
Mercy Medical Angels
Mercy Medical Angels offers transportation programs. They help with non-local medical-related treatment travel. Gas cards are available for multiple trips that total over 50 miles. The programs do not give rides.
Services include:
- Gas Cards
- Bus Tickets
- Train Tickets
- Air Transportation
Medical Related Transportation - Mercy Medical Angels
This program helps with transportation. They can help with medical related travel. The trip may not be more than 200 miles one way. Please visit website to learn more.
- Services:
- Gas Cards
- Bus Tickets
- Train Tickers
The Dysphagia Outreach Project
This agency helps people with swallowing disorders.
Services include:
- Food Bank
- Therapy Tools
- Oral Care Supplies
- Adaptive Equipment
Vitas Healthcare - Florida North
Vitas Healthcare provides several hospice programs and support programs for family and caregivers.
Child Nutrition - America's Second Harvest of the Big Bend
This food bank offers several programs that help feed children. They also help to distribute food with partner agencies in the area. Please call 850.562.3033 or click HERE to go to the website to learn more.
Programs Available:
- Food on the Move
- Kid's Cafe
- School Market
- Summer BreakSpot
Harvesting Health - America's Second Harvest of the Big Bend
Harvesting Health is a program that teaches people how to make healthy food. It is a part of the Second Harvest food bank. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Senior Nutrition - America's Second Harvest of the Big Bend
This group runs the Senior Grocery Program. It helps feed low-income seniors in the community. All seniors aged 60 and up qualify. Enrollment in the program takes place at a distribution center. Please call 850.562.3033 or visit the website to learn more.