Daily Needs ServicesThe Escambia County Health Department helps people in the county and visitors with health services. They have different programs and services you can use. To learn more, call or visit their website.
Programs & Services Available:
Alachua County Public Schools provides ESOL classes for Alachua County residents. For more information, visit www.sbac.edu/adulted or call the phone number below.
This agency provides food assistance to anyone in need. They provide balanced food boxes that include meat, vegetables and fruit. Baby formula is also available. Please call for more information.
The staff at Metropolitan Ministries will evaluate your needs and decide how to best connect you to the appropriate community resources. MMIP is prepared to give emergency food and clothing to persons in distress. Open to all.
Please call the office for times.
This program is overseen by Ounce of Prevention Fund of Florida. It is a nationally accredited family support and coaching program. The program is open to expectant parents. And to parents of newborns going through stressful life situations. Parents are empowered through education and community support. So that they can provide a safe and stable environment for their children. Services take place in the home and are entirely voluntary. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Food Pantry.
(To be eligible to receive food on a bi-monthly basis, you must qualify according to income, family size and geographic boundaries. Call for more information.)
This is a very limited food pantry. They can only serve households who qualify for Food Stamps and that are in the zip codes 34669 or 34654 areas only. Help is limited to one time per calendar month. Bring proof of address and food stamp eligibility. Open only on Thursday's, 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m
Please call 211 for referrals to other food pantries.
This group offers a Family Assistance program. It is for military and veteran families. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Assistance May Include:
Healthy Start of North Central Florida provides the following services free of charge to pregnant women and new mothers:
This group offers the family connect program. It connects families to community programs. Families can get free education and support unique to the needs of each family. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Help can include:
