AA is a group of people who share their experiences with each other so they may solve their common problem and help others.
Groups conducted in Spanish are available.
For information about meeting times, go Tri-County AA Meeting Page.
AA provides a support group for those wanting to end their addictions to alcohol.
This Program uses service planning and community involvement. Healthy Start provides moms, newborns and families with the tools needed to have a healthy pregnancy and a healthy birth. Those who wish to sign up can get a referral from their doctor. They can also call 813.307.8016. Services are free.
Please see the webiste for details.
Services include:
For more information go to this web site.
This agency has a number of programs for pregnant women, moms and newborns. It equips them with resources that allow for a successful birthing process and healthy baby.
This group runs the Blessings in a Bag ministry. This ministry provides weekend food for hungry children. Please call or visit the website for more information.
This group is a nonprofit organization. They are a Christian ministry. It is organized to meet the need of the poor and homeless in the Tampa Bay area. These needs can be spiritual, emotional, or physical. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Through the St. Vincent De Paul Society, this store provides food, clothing and household items to those in need. Please see the website for locations by Zip codes.
Thrift Store hours: 10am - 6pm Monday through Saturday
Food Pantry hours: 8am - 10am Monday, Wednesday and Friday
This Society provides food, clothing, emergency cash assistance and household furnishings to those in need. Areas are served by different parish boundaries. There are thrift stores in Tampa and Ruskin. Please see the website for all locations.
East Hillsborough District Council
1311 Third Street N.E.
Ruskin FL 33570
813.325.6440
This agency delivers meals five days a week to homebound seniors who are unable to prepare their own meals. Two frozen weekend meals are provided on Friday. Free dog and cat food is also available for pet owners. It is delivered on the first Saturday of every month by Humane Society volunteers.
The cost of each meal is $4.75. Please call the office if you cannot afford to pay for meals.