United Against Poverty provides the Emergency Food Assistance program. They help those in need within the community by offering an emergency food pantry. Please call or visit website for more information.

Emergency Food Pantry for those in need.
From Monday and Wednesday, 1:00PM to 4:00PM.

This is a faith-based group that helps people in crisis. The help is free. It is for people in the Big Bend area. Please call 850.224.3246 or click HERE to go to the website to learn more.

Programs & Services Include:

This group offers a variety of emergency services. Please call or visit the website for more information.

Services Include:

• Community Closet
• Meals
• Overnight Shelter

Trinity Rescue Mission provides Emergency Services Program to those most in need within the community. This program provides shelter to men, women, and families with children.

Services include:

• Clothing
• Hygiene Kits
• Community Connections
• Meals
• Shelter
• Showers

Please call 904.355.1205 or visit website for more information.

This center runs an emergency shelter. There are minimal entry requirements. Entry can be made every day from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. The beds are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Overnight clients are assigned a bed. They also have access to a variety of services. Please call or visit the website for more information.

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This group runs the HOPE shelter. It is an emergency shelter for families while they look for permanent housing. The shelter has three dorms. During a family’s stay they are given a bed, shelter, and meals. They also give shelter and help to veterans. Please call 850.576.5566 or click HERE to go to the website to learn more.

Englewood Helping Hand provides food and help with utilities. They have backpacks filled with weekly necessities for those dealing with homelessness. They can help with applying for SNAP and Medicaid. Please call 941.474.5864 or visit their website to learn more.

Services Include:

• Provide Groceries
• Utilities Assistance
• Backpack Program
• SNAP Appointments
• Medicaid Appointments
• Referrals to government programs when available

The 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.

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