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.

Services

• Addiction Services
• Family Haven (emergency shelter for families)
• Home Again (supportive housing for families)
• Outreach and Case Management
• Supportive Housing for Young Adults
• Harvest Food Pantry
• Affordable Housing

Healthy Start is a program that screens pregnant women and newborn babies. They identify risk factors for low birth weight and infant mortality. Healthy Start is free for everyone. A team of nurses, social workers, and peer counselors assist families in finding out their needs. Classes are in English and Spanish. No appointment is needed. Please call 941.861.2905 or visit their website to learn more.

Services:

The Sarasota Salvation Army has the only 24-hour emergency shelter for adults 18 and older in Sarasota County. It is the center for their homeless services. Their QLife program helps people find shelter and homes. Please call 1.941.954.4673 or visit their website to learn more.

Services:

• Daily Feeding
• Emergency Shelter
• Homeless Outreach
• Rehousing Services

This group offers housing programs. These are for military families. There are four different programs. They are designed to help at every stage of their transition into civilian life. Please call or visit the website for more information.

Email: Florida@operationhomefront.org

Programs Available:

The lifeline assistance program provides free cell phone service to low-income customers. Those who qualify also receive a free phone. There is a limit of one account per household. Other terms may apply. Visit the website to learn more.