Seminole

National Multiple Sclerosis Society - Florida Gulf Coast

This agency has counseling and monthly support groups for patients and their families. They provide medical equipment loans for patients with a doctor’s referral. They can grant limited financial assistance (medical equipment, counseling, etc.). They have self help groups. They have educational programs, information and referral services. You can sign up for their newsletter.

Please call or visit the website for all services.

Florida Telecommunications Relay Inc.

This group is known as FTRI for short. It is a statewide, nonprofit organization. They run a distribution program for specialized telecommunication equipment. This equipment is for those who are deaf or hard of hearing. Those who are deaf/blind or speech disabled are also eligible. This group is also responsible for education and the promotion of the Florida Relay Service. Please call or visit the website for more information.

HOPE Community Thrift Store - Hope Helps, Inc.

This thrift store helps people in many ways. If there is a family in crisis, they can provide them with everything to make their situation bearable. If they are homeless, once they are able to help them attain housing, HOPE can provide them with basic needs. A portion of the sales enables them to help families with aid such as: rent, utilities and car repairs.

Many agencies in the Central Florida area refer their families to HOPE. They need items such as clothing, shoes, household items, school supplies, furniture, bedding, infant items and more.

HOPE Community Thrift Store Hours
Monday - Saturday 10am-5pm

Food Pantry - Hope Helps, Inc.

This pantry provides non-perishable food, produce, meat and fresh bread, 4-days per week. This is free. They also have a summer lunch program for the disadvantaged children of the community.

Please call 407.366.3422 or click HERE to go to the website to learn more.

Food Pantry Hours:
Tuesday/Thursday: 9 AM - 2 PM
Wednesday/Saturday: 9 AM - 12 PM