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
APD serves those with developmental disabilities and their families. The goal of the agency is to help them live, learn, and work in their communities. Please call 800.615.8720 or visit their website to learn more information.
This county has an Aging Services Department. It offers a variety of services. That are designed to enhance the lives of older adults. Adults age 50 and older. Please call or visit the website for more information.
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This group runs the Arbor Place Supportive Housing Program. It is for homeless individuals and families. They have been diagnosed with severe and persistent mental illness. The help will stabilize and prepare them for a life of independence. There are requirements that must be met to participate. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Email: HillsboroughInfo@voa-fla.org
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This group runs the Blessings in a Bag ministry. This ministry provides weekend food for hungry children. Please call or visit the website for more information.
This agency offers senior housing to those with very low incomes. Several apartment communities are available for those over 62. Each community has a Service Coordinator. They can help with getting social services such as food stamps. Fun activities are planned on site for tenants. Please call for more information.
This food bank has locations in Citrus Park and Brandon. Food distribution is once each month in both places. Clients can get emergency food weekdays by appointment at each location.
Pick-up for all food must be arranged in advance by calling 813.960.1848. TJFS never turns anyone away.
Locations:
Citrus Park: First Tuesday of each month
13009 Community Campus Drive
Tampa FL 33625
Brandon: First Thursday of each month
Congregation Beth Shalom
706 Bryan Road
Brandon FL 33511
813.960.1848
Dialing 2-1-1 provides a hotline to emergency help and crisis information. This includes a wide range of counseling services. Volunteers can refer you to resources in the area.
Just dial 2-1-1 on your telephone to reach a certified counselor. Help is available 24 hours a day.
Please see the website for all services.
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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
