Food ServicesThe 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
This agency helps seniors, 60 years and older, who live in Florida. They provide a range of programs and services to the elderly in need. Please call 850.494.7100 or visit website for more information.
Council on Aging of West Florida, Inc. provides a range of services for seniors. They have many programs for their families and caregivers as well. They serve seniors throughout Escambia and Santa Rosa Counties. Please call for more info.
Services offered include:
National Kidney Foundation is a not-for-profit agency. They offer the Direct Aid program to help those with kidney and urinary tract diseases. Please call 800.927.9659 or visit website for more information.
Grant Assistance includes:
This group helps with emergency assistance for people and families in need. Screening appointments are done over the phone. There is no income cap for most programs and services they offer. This program is offered at all four or their offices. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
Services Include:
Financial assistance for housing
Utilities
Prescriptions
Food
Feeding the Gulf Coast serves those in need all through the Florida Panhandle. They work with member organizations and special programs to offer nutritious food to people dealing with poverty, personal crisis, or disasters. They also have a free Afterschool Meals Program that feeds any child aged 18 and under. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
Programs include:
Ferris Hill Baptist Church provides a variety of services to the community. You can receive food and clothing every 2 months. No documentation needed. Call or visiting their website for more info.
This group offers food assistance. It is for individuals and families struggling with food insecurity. The help provides supplemental food. It also provides help with SNAP enrollment. Please call or visit the website for locations and more information.
Food with Care provides home delivered meals. Meals are frozen and microwavable. They have meals to meet several dietary restrictions. Please see website for more details.
Harvest House provides food and clothing for families and individuals in need. Assistance is available every 30 days. Please call for more info.
