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
All Faiths Food Bank provides hunger relief. They partner with local agencies to provide food for those they serve. Please call 941.379.6333 or visit their website to learn more.
Programs & Outreach:
The Herrig Caritas Center helps people who have financial needs. They can help with utility bills, food, transportation, prescriptions, and work clothes. Please call 941.366.5620 or visit their website to learn more.
St. Paul Lutheran Church provides food assistance for those in need. They have a weekly Community Meal on Tuesday for those who don’t normally have access to hot, balanced meals. A Food Pantry is also available on Saturday to those who need emergency food assistance. Please call 941.955.6479 or check their website to learn more.
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:
American Red Cross offers disaster assistance. Services for those in the Armed forces are available as well. Their programs and services are open to all. Please call 941.379.9300 or visit their website to learn more.
Englewood Helping Hand provides food and help with utilities. They have backpacks filled with weekly necessities for those dealing with homelessness. They can help with applying for SNAP and Medicaid. Please call 941.474.5864 or visit their website to learn more.
Services Include:
This food bank helps low income people with swallowing disorders. Please visit website to learn more.
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.
Friendship Dining provide nutritious, healthy food to people 60+. A suggested donation of $3 is asked to help cover the cost of the meals. While no one is denied a meal if unable to pay, the contribution helps to provide more meals for elders in the community. Please call 941.955.2122 for a list of open dining centers or visit their website to learn more.
