Food 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 group offers services to victims of domestic violence and their dependent children. Their goal is to empower people and to provide freedom from abuse. Please call 352.315.0591 or go to the website to learn more.
24/7 Toll-Free Hotline: 352.753.5800
Sexual Assault Hotline: 352.787.1379
Services Available Include:
This group has the Benefit Connection Outreach Program. It helps with SNAP applications. They do the interview in person with you instead of over the phone. They can also scan and send your documents to DCF. After, they may continue to offer help with information and referrals. Their services are free of charge. Please call 407.295.1066 or go to the website for locations and to learn more.
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul offers help to households. These clients may be in danger of becoming homeless. They also might have to choose between food or shelter. The group offers home visits and food pantries. Please call or go to the website to learn more.
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Connect is a referral service. It helps expectant parents and families with young children. The goal is to improve birth outcomes and child development. They do this by offering a wide range of programs. Please call 352.313.6500 or go to the website to learn more.
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This group has a direct aid program. It is meant to help patients who need financial assistance. There are eligibility requirements that must be met for a patient to qualify. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Toll Free: 800.927.9659
Grant Assistance includes:
The Red Cross provides disaster relief and recovery. They can help with finding open shelters and loved ones after a disaster. They can help with getting back to a normal life. They can help with being prepared for emergencies. They also have many other services. Please call or go to the website to learn more.
To find the office nearest you, go HERE.
The Salvation Army provides emergency assistance. The services are for families and people who need help. Help is given with dignity and respect. They can provide food and help with money. They also help when there is a disaster. Please call or go to the website to learn more.
The church has a food services ministry. It is one of the larger ministries at the church. Their mission is to enhance the quality of life. They provide affordable, home-delivered meals. The group provides meals to those in need. The meals are both hot and nutritious. Please call or go to the website to learn more.
The Hope Center runs a food pantry. They help you make a pretend budget. You are helped with picking out food and staying in that budget. They will also answer questions as they help you. You can choose from many kinds of food. After, they help with "next steps." They can help you find a job, counseling, or planning your next visit. Please call or go to the website to learn more.
