Access 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

E-HEAP provides emergency financial aid to pay for utilities. It is for low income households that include a person age 60 or older.

Please call for more information.

This agency provides daily hot meals to elders through the Meals on Wheels program if they are home bound or unable to cook for themselves.

The Congregate Meals Nutrition Program serves daily meals to active seniors at specific location. This service is for elders who are interested and able to participate in activities outside the home.

Please call for more information.

This program helps with the activities of daily living. This includes bathing, dressing, personal hygiene, eating and other activities. It is for seniors 60 years or older or disabled.

Please call for more information.

This ministry provides help with food. Eligibility is determined by the USDA guidelines. You must bring photo ID, proof of income or food stamp card, or disability waiver.

The VA offers disability compensation. It is a monthly payment that is tax-free. The money goes to veterans who got sick or hurt while they were serving in the military. It is also to veterans whose service made an existing condition worse. Please call or visit the website for more information.

Benefits Hotline: 800.827.1000

Florida Veterans Support Line: 844.693.5838

American Red Cross offers help during and after a disaster. They can help find shelter and other key services. They can help you get in touch with family after a disaster. Their programs and services are open to all. They also provide services for those in the military, veterans, and their families. Please call 904.358.8091 or go to the website to learn more.

Safelink Wireless offers a Smartphone or a SIM card. Along with free minutes, texts, and data each month. There are eligibility requirements that must be met to participate. They are set by each state where the service is provided. There is a limit to one per household. Please call or visit the website for more information.

Enrollment and Plan Changes: 800.723.3546 (800.SAFELINK)
Technical Support ONLY: 800.378.1684

The Emergency Shelter is a safe, secure, and confidential facility. The playground has a privacy fence so children cannot be seen. Most residents have their own bedroom with bath. The shelter is a highly secure facility. Residents can safely rest and plan for their future. There is a day care center as well as a school. Please call for more information.

24-Hour Hotline: 904.354.3114

Services Include:

• Assistance in obtaining housing
• Coordinated family outings and activities
• Court advocacy
• Crisis intervention
• Food and clothing
• Individual and group counseling
• Life management skills
• Locating employment
• Safety planning
• Support groups