Other Financial 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
This agency offers adoption as an alternative parenting option. They help support birth mothers and adoptive parents. Help is offered before, during, and after adoption. They also provide resources for birth parents who choose to parent. The support is offered at no cost. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Toll Free: 855.899.5683
Birth Parents: 321.250.5683
Adoption Parents: 321.766.5683
The Fasttrack program helps those in need one time per year. If you are eligible, you will receive help with household issues, such as heating and cooling. Please call or visit website for more information.
This group offers financial assistance. They offer a variety of programs for the clients served. These clients can include children, families, and others. The help is to offset the significant expense of HIV care. It brings financial relief and stability. Please call or visit the website for locations and more information.
Hillsborough County: 813.237.3066
Jewish Support Services is a nonsectarian, nonprofit human service division of the Jewish Federation. Provides support services In Lee and Charlotte counties. Please call or visit the website for more information.
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Interfaith Charities of South Lee provides Financial Assistance. Monthly funds are available to help those who have fallen behind on their electric or water bill. You must have a past due bill in your name anda photo ID. Call for more information.
This agency participates in the United Way of Northeast Florida’s 211 call center. It provides information and referral services. Specialists are well trained and friendly. The call center is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Please call or visit the website for more information.
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United Way 211 provides information and referral for social services in your area. Trained telephone counselors are always available. They will help you find the agency or resource you need.
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A FREE store for eligible teachers to shop for supplies to be given to children in need in their classrooms.
Safe Haven for Newborns is here to help pregnant women of all ages. The group offers a variety of services.
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