Food ServicesAccess Florida has the Food Stamp Program(EBT) that helps people with low income to buy healthy food. The application can be done online. Please see the website for your local service center. The application is also used for Temporary Cash Assistance, Medicaid, and all other Department of Children and Families services.
Deaf/Hearing Impaired:
Florida Relay 711 or
TTY: 1.800.955.8771
Forest Oaks Lutheran Church offers the Body and Soul Food Pantry. It is open every Tuesday from 9am - 12pm. You must be a Hernando county resident and present ID for each person in your household. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
The Charlotte County Homeless Coalition is a food distribution site.
Please call or visit the website for more information.
This group offers services to victims of domestic violence and their dependent children. Their goal is to empower people and to provide freedom from abuse. Please call 352.315.0591 or go to the website to learn more.
24/7 Toll-Free Hotline: 352.753.5800
Sexual Assault Hotline: 352.787.1379
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The Salvation Army in Sanford helps those in need within the community. They offer food assistance from 9 AM to 4:30 PM on Monday through Thursday, and 9 AM to 12 PM on Friday's. Please call or visit website for more information.
This group runs a drive through food pantry. Clients must live in the service area to use the pantry. New clients have to provide a photo ID and proof of address. The pantry offers both perishable and non-perishable items. Please call or visit the website for more information.
This group runs a food pantry. It is open on Tuesdays, from 10:00 AM until 12:00 PM. The pantry is inside the church. Please call or visit the website for more information.
This group runs the Fort Myers Food Pantry. It offers a wide range of produce, pantry staples, and essential household items for those with food insecurity. The pantry works to empower individuals and families to help them break the cycle of hunger. This will help clients build a stronger, healthier future. Please call or visit the website for more information.
This group provides vital services to those in need. These services help to strengthen the community. They also help enhance the well-being of those in need. Please call or visit the website for more information.
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This group runs 211. It is a service that connects people in need with resources and services in their community. It is available 24/7. Please call or visit the website for more information.
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