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 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:
This group works with partner agencies and food programs. They provide fresh fruits, vegetables, and non-perishable food items. They also offer important items that aren’t food. Please call or visit the website to find the food program closest to you.
This agency runs the Hunger Homeless Outreach program. It offers homeless prevention services. The goal of the program is to help clients become self-sufficient. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
Direct Services Include:
This group offers the Critical Financial Assistance Program. The program helps military families with grants and not loans. Help is also given in the form of grocery cards. The payments are made directly to service providers. There are eligibility criteria that must be met. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Usual Types of Assistance Are:
The 211 Helpline works to save and improve lives. It connects people to health, mental health, and wellness services. It also offers crisis intervention. All calls are free and confidential. They are available 24/7. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Services include:
