This group offers several programs that are about nutrition for children. They also help to distribute food with partner agencies in the area. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
Programs Available:
This group offers Harvesting Health. It is a nutrition education program. The group works to make healthy eating more fun and accessible. Please call or visit the website for more information.
This group runs the Senior Grocery Program. It helps feed low-income seniors in the community. All seniors aged 60 and up qualify. Enrollment in the program takes place at a distribution center. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
Florida Area Health Centers are known as AHEC for short. It is a statewide system for healthcare professionals. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
Services Include:
The Red Cross provides relief to victims of disasters. They help people prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies. They also offer first aid and CPR courses.
AHEC provides Certified Health Insurance Navigators. They can help you to learn and make choices about your health insurance. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
Email: support@bigbendahec.org
CareerOneStop is an employment center that helps to train you for a career. They also offer financial assistance and help with job searches. There are several locations throughout the state. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
Safe Kids is a non-profit that works to protect children from injuries that could have been prevented. Injuries are the number one cause of death to children around the world. Safe Kids helps to make the world a safer place for children and their families through education. As well as raising awareness and advocacy. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
Florida Kidcare encompasses four government-sponsored health insurance programs– Medicaid, MediKids, Florida Healthy Kids and the Children’s Medical Services (CMS) Health Plan. Together they provide a continuum of care for children ages birth - 18 years. Please call or visit the website to learn more.