Food ServicesThis group offers the Critical Financial Assistance Program. The program helps military families with grants and not loans. Help is also given in the form of grocery cards. The payments are made directly to service providers. There are eligibility criteria that must be met. Please call or visit the website for more information.
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This group runs the Senior Grocery Program. It helps feed low-income seniors in the community. All seniors aged 60 and up qualify. Enrollment in the program takes place at a distribution center. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Second Harvest of the Big Bend partners with local food banks to help give food to those in need.
Services include:
Please call or visit website for more information.
This program connects pregnant women, infants and families to resources. It aims to help make healthy homes for children. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
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This agency helps those in need with food, clothing and household items. They can also donate medical supplies such as walkers and commodes. Please call for more information and times.
WIC is available to low to moderate income women who are pregnant, recently had a baby or are breastfeeding. It’s also available for infants and children up to age 5 who may be at nutritional risk. Fathers can also apply for WIC. Please call for more information.
Appointments: 352.294.5555 or 1.800.494.2543
