Daily Needs ServicesFeeding the Gulf Coast serves those in need all through the Florida Panhandle. They work with member groups and special programs to offer nutritious food to people dealing with poverty, personal crisis, or disasters. They also have a free Afterschool Meals Program that feeds any child aged 18 and under. Please call 850.626.1332 or visit the website to learn more.
Programs include:
This program provides assistive technology. It offers a range of services. These are for people with disabilities. It is also for their families. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
The Gonzalez Baptist Church operates a Food For Help Ministry. It is provided by Feeding the Gulf Coast. There is free food that is distributed every second Friday of each month. The distribution is from 12:00pm until the bags are gone. Please call or visit the website for more information.
FTRI provides specialized telephone equipment and ring signaling devices. The equipment is loaned to qualified, permanent Florida residents for as long as needed. These devices are loaned at no charge. Please call or visit the website for locations and more information.
Voice: 800.222.3448
TTY: 888.447.5620
VP: 850.270.2641
The Mission exists to help make the community a better place. A better place to live, work, and enjoy for everyone. They offer a hand-up to those who are determined to rebuild shattered lives. This is done by using proven, faith-based principles. That transforms lives and combats homelessness, poverty, and addiction. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Homeless Services:
This group offers housing programs. These are for military families. There are four different programs. They are designed to help at every stage of their transition into civilian life. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Email: Florida@operationhomefront.org
Programs Available:
The lifeline assistance program provides free cell phone service to low-income customers. Those who qualify also receive a free phone. There is a limit of one account per household. Other terms may apply. Visit the website to learn more.
Loaves and Fishes Soup Kitchen serves meals to the homeless each month. A hot breakfast, lunch and dinner is served. In addition to these meals, they also serve lunch and dinner to their emergency shelter families seven days a week.
Breakfast: Monday through Friday, 7 AM
Lunch: Saturday, 11:30 AM
Dinner: Monday Wednesday, 5 PM
Loaves and Fishes Soup Kitchen has a thrift store. They provide low-cost clothing, furniture, household goods, and other appliances. They also offer free clothing to shelter guests and to those in their transitional housing program. Please call for more info.
Hours:
Monday - Friday 10:30am to 5:30pm
Saturday - 9am to 3pm
Sunday - Closed
This program helps babies up to one year old. They give families in need items for babies. These items help to keep them clean, comfortable, and safe. This is offered in all four of the Catholic Charities of Northwest Florida's offices. Please call or visit the website for locations and more information.
