Food ServicesAccess Florida has the Food Stamp Program(EBT) that helps people with low income. The programs include help with food, cash, and medical. Each of these programs has its own eligibility rules. There is one application for all programs. Please call or visit the website for more information.
TTY:800.955.8771
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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:
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.
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This group can help with financial assistance. They work with military aid societies. The partnership provides financial assistance. The help is for eligible applicants. It comes in the form of a loan or a grant. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Toll Free: 1.877.272.7337
Assistance can include funds for:
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.
Friendship Home Delivered Meals are delivered to people who are 60 or older once a week. They can bring up to 7 frozen meals at a time. They are well-balanced meals that are prepared fresh and quickly frozen to assure that they are fresh when heated. It is a great way for long-distance care providers to be sure their loved ones are receiving healthy, nutritious meals. Please call the Area Agency on Aging at 1.866.413.5337 to see if you are eligible for these meals.
Harvest House offers affordable housing and free food. They can also help families, young adults, and those struggling with addiction. Please call 941.953.3154 or visit their website to learn more.
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