Our church provides a free neighborhood lunch. Lunch is served every Monday and Wednesday, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome. Please call for more information.

Nocatee Church of God provides a food program for those in need. They give food to people in emergency situations. Some pantries deliver food to people whose disabilities or illnesses make it difficult for them to leave home. Please call for more information.

Catholic Charities offers After School Tutoring and Youth Mentoring. They help young students who are at risk of failure and dropping out of school. They give them one-on-one tutoring and mentoring. Volunteer tutors are paired up with the same students every week when possible to maintain consistency. Call for more information.

Catholic Charities offers the following immigration services:

• Applications for citizenship
• Applications for work authorization
• Consular processing
• Information and referral for special immigrant juveniles
• Permanent residency
• Petitions for family members
• Provides assistance to victims of domestic violence and battery, victims of criminal activities, and victims of severe forms of trafficking
• Requests for replacement of lost documents

Call for more information.

Catholic Charities provides food to individuals and families who are struggling to make ends meet. Several food pantries assist the poor with staples needed to get by for a week. Contact for more information.

The DeSoto County Health Department provides medical and dental services to those in need. Clinic Services are provided on a sliding fee scale basis. Immunizations are free for children under age 18. The only cost for adults is the cost of the vaccine. Clinic Fees are based on income and family size. Please call or visit our website for more info.

Services include:

• Administration
• Dental Clinic
• Environmental Health – Permits and Regulations
• Epidemiology/Communicable Disease
• Health Education
• Healthy Start
• Immunizations
• Primary Care
• STD & HIV/AIDS
• Vital Services
• WIC
• Women’s Health & Family Planning

Locations:
Oak Street Primary Clinic
1031 East Oak Street
Arcadia, FL 34266
863.491.7580

Baldwin Office - Main Location
34 South Baldwin Avenue
Arcadia, Florida 34266
863.993.4601

The state offers health insurance for children. From birth through age 18. It is free to apply. Enrollment is year-round. Each child is matched with the best fit of four Florida KidCare programs. Cost options include free, subsidized, and full-pay. These options are based on family income. And size of the household. Please call or visit the website for more information.