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
Clients may go directly to the nearest food pantry to receive emergency food assistance if they have not visited the pantry in the past three months. For persons visiting the food pantries from families of four or less, bring photo identification for the person vising the pantry. For persons of families of five or more, bring photo identification for the person visiting the food pantry and some form of identification for all other family members.
The Indiantown Food Pantry is located at Indiantown Baptist Church at 15364 SW Yalaha Street
Hours: Tuesday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Clients may go directly to the nearest food pantry to receive emergency food assistance if they have not visited the pantry in the past three months. For persons visiting the food pantries from families of four or less, bring photo identification for the person vising the pantry. For persons of families of five or more, bring photo identification for the person visiting the food pantry and some form of identification for all other family members.
The Lighthouse Food Pantry is located at Community United Methodist Church at 401 SW 1st Street in Belle Glade.
Hours: Tuesday 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
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 agency operates several food pantries. There are multiple locations. They also operate mobile food pantries. There are requirements that must be met to get food. Please call or visit the website for locations and more information.
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:
This agency runs the Caring Kitchen. It distributes hot meals during the week. Sandwiches are distributed on the weekends. Please call or visit the website for the distribution schedule and more information.
