The Food Stamp Program(EBT) 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

211 Helpline gives free, confidential information and referrals to anyone in need. This resource serves Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie, Indian River and Okeechobee Counties.

Services include:

Always Best Care Senior Services provides care for seniors in need. Consultations for services are free. Many programs and services may also be free of charge if qualified.

Programs and services:

• In-Home Care Services
• Assisted Living Services
• Home Health Services
• Veteran Care Caregivers

Please call or visit website for more information.

The Council on Aging of martin County, Inc. provides the Meals on Wheels program. They provide hot, noontime meals for those who are unable to shop or cook. Although they primarily serve frail seniors, it is available to all Martin County residents who have a need for this service.

Meals are delivered Monday through Friday, between 10:30am and 12:30pm. Weekend and breakfast meals can be delivered upon request. Full week or partial week service is also available.

The cost of a hot, noontime meal is $6. Breakfast meals are $3.65 each. Some may qualify for free meals or meals at a reduced fee.

Call for more information.

The Caring Kitchen

The Caring Kitchen is a hot meal program. They combine breakfast, lunch and dinner meals. The program also includes numerous other services. Job search assistance and referrals to human service and social service agencies are some of them. Visit website or call for more info.

Disability Compensation is paid to veterans who were injured or contracted a disease while on active duty. They also help veterans can get free claims counseling if needed. Claims Examiners are at several sites. They are also at each VA Medical Center and many VA Outpatient Clinics.

Please see the website for all Claim Examiner Sites.

This agency helps seniors living in Florida. They offer many services and resources. There are many programs for families and caregivers as well. There are 11 Area Agencies on Aging in Florida. Each agency has its own Elder Helpline toll-free number. Please visit website for more information.

Toll Free: 1.800.955.8770
TDD: 1.800.955.8771

This agency helps those who have been wounded while in the military. They help with basic needs such as rent, utilities, groceries and vehicle payments. They can also help with travel expenses to and from medical facilities. OFR recognizes that it may take a veteran six months to a year to receive benefits. Their aim is to ease the financial burden to these military families on their path back to the civilian world.

OFR is always in need of donations and volunteers.

Please see the website for more information.

First United Methodist Church of Stuart provides a free hot meal to the community of Stuart. Every Tuesday night, from 5pm to 6pm. Call for more information.