Daily Needs 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
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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The Ben Singleton Center offers the GPD program. It provides transitional housing. It also provides supportive services. The help is for homeless veterans. The program will help stabilize and prepare a participant for a life of independence. A veteran can participate in the program for up to two years. Any program fees are based on income. There are requirements to participate. Please call or visit the < ahref="https://www.voaflorida.org/locations/ben-singleton-center/"> website for more information.
This group runs a clothing center. It helps with clothing needs. Recipients can get clothes once every 90 days. The center is open Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Please call or visit the website for more information.
The city offers community and senior center services. They offer programs and activities. As well as services. The help is for people 60 years of age and over. These services support the successful living and aging of city residents. Please call or visit the website for locations and more information.
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This group offers daily feedings. They provide hot and nutritious meals to the general homeless population. Food service starts at 8:30 in the morning and goes until 10:00 pm. Please call or visit the website for more information.
This group offers the DESC Empowerment Program. It is also known as DEP for short. It helps clients connect with community resources. It also helps them create a plan to navigate through the challenges they are facing. Appointments are recommended. Please call or visit the website for more information.
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.
