Community resources & events

Pasco County food pantries — Coalition directory of local pantry locations and hours.

East Pasco Meals on Wheels food pantry — Food support in East Pasco.

Pasco WIC — Nutrition support for eligible pregnant people, infants, and young children.

Pasco Schools meal benefits — School meal application and information.

Call 211 — Ask for current food pantries, meal sites, and eligibility help.

Christian Social Services — 813-995-0088 · 5515 Land O’ Lakes Blvd, Land O’ Lakes, FL 34639. Food and financial assistance for people in the Lutz/Land O’ Lakes area.

You Thrive Florida LIHEAP — Energy assistance for eligible households; also offers weatherization, Head Start/Pre-K, family self-sufficiency, senior meals/respite and transportation programs. Dade City office: 14446 7th Street, 352-567-0533. Listed LIHEAP appointment line: 844-873-3185; current agency main line: 888-802-7483.

Metropolitan Ministries Pasco financial help — Metropolitan Ministries at Restored Hope: 13703 17th Street, Dade City, FL 33523; 352-437-4815. Ask about rent, water bills/deposits, laundry, emergency food, hygiene supplies, employment IDs/clothing/training, budgeting and parenting classes, homeless mailbox services and a MyACCESS computer. Listed hours: Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.

Pasco County Utilities — Contact the water utility about your account and payment options.

Salvation Army — East Pasco — 352-521-3126. The supplied directory lists assistance with Tampa Electric bills only. Call to schedule an appointment.

St. Anne Catholic Church — St. Vincent de Paul — 352-583-2550 · 4128 Treiman Blvd, Ridge Manor, FL 33523. May help with Withlacoochee River Electric bills, prescriptions and other financial needs. Listed service area: north of Christian Road, east of Sherman Hills Blvd, west of Webster and south of Bushnell.

Pasco Continuum of Care coordinated entry — A starting point for people experiencing homelessness or a housing crisis.

Pasco housing and prevention programs — Find local housing stabilization and prevention partners.

Pasco shelter directory — Check shelter options and contact providers directly.

Metropolitan Ministries Pasco — Explore housing and family support in Pasco.

St. Mary’s Episcopal Church — 352-567-3888 · 37623 Magnolia Ave, Dade City, FL 33523. May offer rent and utility assistance.

Pasco County Human Services — 352-521-5173 · 13853 15th Street, Dade City, FL 33525. For residents outside Dade City limits, may help with past-due rent, move-in expenses or utility deposits. The supplied sheet lists energy help for low-income households with a member age 60+ and possible cremation assistance for very low-income families.

Pasco County Community Development — 727-834-3445 · 5640 Main Street, New Port Richey, FL 34652. Ask about assistance for homesteaded homeowners with repairs or property taxes and foreclosure-prevention partner referrals.

The Samaritan Project — 813-810-8670 · 5722 8th Street, Zephyrhills, FL 33542. Emergency past-due rent/utility help or referrals. Listed hours: Monday–Friday, noon–4 p.m.

Sacred Heart Catholic Church — St. Vincent de Paul — 352-806-1181 · 32145 St. Joe Road, Dade City, FL 33525. Food, rent, utility and homelessness assistance for residents of the St. Joe area. Call and leave a message.

Our Lady of the Rosary — St. Vincent de Paul — 813-949-6094 · 2348 Collier Parkway, Land O’ Lakes, FL 34639. Emergency rent, utility or other essential assistance when funds are available. Leave your assistance request and callback number.

Habitat for Humanity: Veteran Roof Replacement — Roof replacement assistance for eligible Pasco veterans. Check ownership, income and service requirements before applying.

Metropolitan Ministries — Holiday Central — Holiday assistance registration is NOW OPEN for Thanksgiving and Christmas (food and children’s gifts) in Pasco County. Register online, or get in-person registration help at the East Pasco Family Support Center, 13703 17th Street, Dade City, FL 33525 (the Restored Hope location, 352-437-4815): October 22 – November 24 and November 30 – December 19, Mon 10 a.m.–4 p.m., Tue 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Wed–Fri 10 a.m.–4 p.m. In-person help is focused on seniors 55+ who struggle with the online application. Thanksgiving Day hot meal: First Church of Nazarene, 6151 12th St, Zephyrhills, FL 33542, November 26, 2026.

Metropolitan Ministries Get Help — Check seasonal food and family assistance as programs open.

United Way of Pasco partner agencies — Find local partners and ask about current holiday assistance.

Pasco Schools Hudson resource center — School-linked food and clothing support, with seasonal distributions when available.

Salvation Army Angel Tree — Holiday gift application. Pasco registration opened September 24, 2026 and remains open until capacity; enter your ZIP code at saangeltree.org and confirm availability.

Pasco Toys for Tots — 2026 holiday toy assistance registration is NOW OPEN (opened October 11, 2026) for Pasco County children age 14 and younger as of December 25, 2026. Follow the application instructions on the official campaign page; confirm required documents, deadlines and pickup arrangements with your registration site.

Early Learning Coalition school readiness — Child care assistance information and applications.

Early Learning Coalition VPK — Voluntary prekindergarten information.

Pasco Schools Head Start and Early Head Start — Early childhood program eligibility and enrollment.

Pasco Schools Students in Transition — School support for families experiencing housing instability.

Pasco Healthy Start — Pregnancy and infant family support.

Area Agency on Aging of Pasco-Pinellas — Call 1-800-963-5337 for aging and disability service referrals.

Pasco County Senior Services — County nutrition, caregiver, and community support programs.

Pasco Aging Network — Local network of senior service organizations.

Florida Aging and Disability Resource Centers — Find benefits counseling and long-term support options.

Florida Department of Health in Pasco — County health department clinical and nutrition services.

Pasco mental health resources — Local mental health information and referrals.

Pasco substance use and opioid resources — Patient and family support resources.

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — Call or text 988 for immediate emotional crisis support; call 911 for emergencies.

Premier Community HealthCare — Medical, dental and behavioral healthcare with sliding fee options. Call 352-518-2000 for appointments and eligibility.

Crooked Tale Recovery — Peer recovery support and connections to community services. Call 727-877-6800; 7730-A Little Road, New Port Richey.

Vincent House Pasco — Recovery and work support for adults living with mental illness. Call 727-819-4477; 11145 Denton Avenue, Hudson.

CareerSource Pasco Hernando — Job search, career services, and training support.

CareerSource job search — Explore job openings and employment tools.

Pasco County Community Resources — County links to social service and benefits resources.

Hope Florida — https://hopeflorida.com/ — State Hope Navigators connect Floridians with community resources and individualized support for needs such as food, employment, and family stability. Call 833-GET-HOPE (833-438-4673).

Neighborhood Care Center — 813-780-6822 · 5140 6th Street, Zephyrhills, FL 33542. The supplied sheet lists up to $50 in prescription or utility help, subject to funding, for ZIP codes 33541, 33542 and 33543. Listed hours: Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 9 a.m.–noon.

St. Anthony of Padua — St. Vincent de Paul — 352-588-2243 · 32823 Massachusetts Ave, San Antonio, FL 33567. Emergency financial help when funds are available. Leave the type of assistance needed and your callback number; the sheet lists a 24–48-hour callback window.

Parsons Circle Community Outreach — 352-569-8323 · 138 Bushnell Plaza, Suite 200, Bushnell, FL 33513. Help with SNAP, TANF, Medicaid/Medicare, job referrals, educational presentations, classes and workshops. Listed hours: Tuesday–Friday, 10 a.m.–3 p.m.

One Community Now — Community support including employment coaching and help with transportation or identification needs. Call 727-849-4724; 5841 Main Street, New Port Richey.

Hope Resource Center — Appointment-based community assistance; 10028 Moon Lake Road, New Port Richey. Call 727-378-4479.

CHIPZ Community Assistance — Limited financial assistance to help prevent homelessness. Call 813-235-3973; 6118 8th Street, Zephyrhills.

Healing Hearts Cafe — Community assistance and resource connections. Call 813-279-1578; 6436 12th Street, Zephyrhills.

Be a Light Mission Service Center — Community resource connections. Call 727-378-3241; 8425 Arcola Avenue, Hudson.

GoPasco public transit — Routes, fares, schedules, and rider information.

GoPasco paratransit — Demand response transportation and eligibility information.

Pasco clothing and shower directory — Local clothing and hygiene resources.

Florida MyACCESS: SNAP, Medicaid and cash assistance — Apply for or manage SNAP, Medicaid and cash assistance through Florida’s public assistance system.

Feeding Tampa Bay food finder — 813-254-1190; distribution locations vary.

Call before going: food, hours and eligibility can change. These resources were consolidated from the supplied DayStar/EMBC directory (copyright 2025) and People Helping People sheet (updated March 8, 2022). Older schedules are marked as listed, not confirmed current. Each provider appears once; related pantry and meal programs are combined.

Ask what documents are required. The supplied directory recommends photo ID at every visit, household Social Security cards or birth certificates as requested, and a bill or piece of mail showing Hernando County residency. Share documents directly with the provider.

Allen Temple AME Church
824 Leonard Street, Brooksville
352-796-2597
Thursday schedule varies between supplied lists; call first.

Calvary Church of the Nazarene / Spring Hill First Church of the Nazarene
235 Cobblestone Road, Spring Hill
352-683-0587
One provider listed under two names. Call for current pantry dates.

Christ the King Full Gospel Worship Center
7138 Lykes Road, Weeki Wachee
352-596-5366
Call to confirm distribution day; supplied lists disagree.

Christian Fellowship Church
7391 Lykes Dublin Road, Brooksville
352-799-7855
Listed Monday, 1–4 p.m.

Christian Life Assembly of God
13065 Jacqueline Road, Brooksville
352-597-1139
Listed Tuesday, 10:30 a.m.–1 p.m.; confirm.

Church of God of Prophecy
1544 Wiscon Road, Brooksville
352-345-2956
Listed third Saturday, 9 a.m.–noon.

Dayspring Presbyterian Church
6000 Mariner Blvd, Spring Hill
352-686-9392
Listed Friday, 10 a.m.–noon.

DayStar Life Center
7120 Hope Hill Road, Brooksville
352-799-5930
Provider contact page lists office/pantry Thursday, 9 a.m.–1 p.m.; call for pickup arrangements.

Emmanuel Baptist Church
11231 Ponce de Leon Blvd, Brooksville
352-799-0199
Call for hours.

Fellowship Community Church
11250 Spring Hill Drive, Spring Hill
352-686-4612
Listed first and third Wednesday, 10:30 a.m.–1 p.m.; call first.

First Baptist Church of Spring Hill
7279 Pinehurst Drive, Spring Hill
352-683-2863
Call for current Wednesday and fourth-Tuesday distributions.

First Presbyterian Church
250 Bell Ave, Brooksville
352-796-4228
Listed second Thursday, 11 a.m. until food runs out.

First United Methodist Church — Brooksville
109 S Broad Street, Brooksville
352-796-3363
Listed Saturday, 9–11 a.m.; confirm current dates.

Forest Oaks Lutheran Church
8555 Forest Oaks Blvd, Spring Hill
352-683-9731
Listed drive-through Tuesday, 9 a.m.–noon; call first.

Grace Presbyterian Church / St. Mark’s
8375 Spring Hill Drive, Spring Hill
352-683-2082
Listed Tuesday mornings; call to confirm hours.

Grace World Outreach Church
20366 Cortez Blvd, Brooksville
352-796-3685
Supplied sheets disagree on third-Saturday hours; call first.

Greater Love Outreach Ministries
Brooksville — call to confirm pantry address
352-585-7328
Supplied sheets list 77 Lucas Drive and 20053 Yontz Road. Call before traveling. Listed Tuesday and Thursday, 10 a.m.–1 p.m.

Holy Cross Lutheran Church
6193 Spring Hill Drive, Spring Hill
352-683-9016
Listed Monday, starting 9:30 a.m.; call for closing time.

Holy Trinity Lutheran Church
1214 Broad Street, Masaryktown
352-796-4066
Listed Tuesday, 9–11:45 a.m.; call about monthly limits.

Hope Community Bible Church
13241 Spring Hill Drive, Spring Hill
352-686-6020
Listed first and fifth Tuesday, 9 a.m.–noon.

Jericho Road Ministries / Jericho Food Barn
1163 Howell Ave, Brooksville
352-799-2912
Call for current pantry hours, extension and required Hernando residency identification.

Life Church Spring Hill / Victorious Outreach Church
18924 County Line Road, Spring Hill
352-799-2821
Provider outreach page lists Thursday, 1–4 p.m.

Love Your Neighbor Donation Station
407 W Jefferson Street, Brooksville
352-428-9434
Listed Monday–Friday, 7 a.m.–5 p.m.; confirm food availability.

Mariner United Methodist Church
7079 Mariner Blvd, Spring Hill
352-596-0080
Call to confirm distribution days and delivery availability.

Nativity Lutheran Church
6363 Commercial Way, Weeki Wachee
352-597-1456
Call for current pantry days and hours; supplied lists differ.

New Hope Assembly of God
27488 Cortez Blvd, Brooksville
352-799-5151
Supplied sheets give different phone numbers. Alternate listed number: 352-544-0786. Listed third Thursday mornings; call first.

New Song Worship Center / Behind the Stones Ministries
6001 Deltona Blvd, Spring Hill
352-650-8808
Listed Friday, 8 a.m., in the parking lot; ask for Barb.

Northcliffe Baptist Church
10515 Northcliffe Blvd, Spring Hill
352-683-5882
Pantry listed Tuesday and Thursday, 10 a.m.–noon; confirm visit limits. Thursday free lunch also listed, 11 a.m.–noon.

People Helping People in Hernando County
1396 Kass Circle, Spring Hill
352-686-4466
HELP Center provides food support; free Sunday meal at 3:30 p.m. and Tuesday/Friday lunch at 11:30 a.m. Current provider address replaces 7952 Rhambouy in the older sheet.

Providence Church
6000 Mariner Blvd, Spring Hill
352-556-2490
Listed Friday, 10 a.m.–noon; call. Separate listing from Dayspring; confirm which program is serving.

Ridge Manor United Methodist Church
34350 Cortez Blvd, Ridge Manor
352-583-3770
Listed second Tuesday, 9 a.m.–noon, and third Monday afternoon; confirm.

Salvation Army — Hernando County
15464 Cortez Blvd, Brooksville
352-796-1186
Food pantry, bread/pastries and dinner programs listed. Call for current days and hours.

Spring Hill Seventh-day Adventist Church
2300 Osowaw Blvd, Spring Hill
352-686-1143
Listed second and fourth Sunday, noon–2 p.m.

SpringLife Church / First United Methodist Church — Spring Hill
9344 Spring Hill Drive, Spring Hill
352-683-2600
Pantry listed Wednesday, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. and Tuesday hot meal; call to confirm meal time. Older sheet spells street number 9343.

Springs of Life Family Church
19832 County Line Road, Spring Hill
352-238-8690
Listed Friday, 9 a.m.

St. Vincent de Paul — Spring Hill
1291 Kass Circle, Spring Hill
352-688-3331
Supplied sheets spell street Cass/Kass and disagree on hours; call before visiting.

Hernando County Family YMCA
1300 Mariner Blvd, Spring Hill
352-688-9622
Older sheet lists first-Thursday food distribution at 4:30 p.m.; call to confirm the program.

Christ Lutheran Church
475 North Ave W, Brooksville
352-796-8331
Older sheet lists second/fourth-Wednesday breakfast and third-Wednesday dinner. Call for current meal schedule.

Joseph House
823 Josephine Street, Brooksville
Supplied directory lists Tuesday meal at 5 p.m. No phone supplied; confirm with the Hernando resource directory before traveling.

St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church
13485 Spring Hill Drive, Spring Hill
352-688-0663
Listed free meal on second Thursday, noon–2 p.m.

You Thrive Florida (formerly Mid Florida Community Services) — 888-802-7483. Ask about energy, family, senior and food-support programs; confirm current Brooksville intake location.

County housing and supportive services — County housing programs and supportive-service contacts. Ask about current eligibility and funding.

Hernando County Housing Authority — Housing assistance information and application status. Call 352-754-4160; waiting lists and availability vary.

Mid Florida Homeless Coalition — Coordinated homelessness services and referrals. Call 352-860-2308.

Habitat for Humanity of Hernando County — Affordable homeownership program information. Call 352-754-1159 for application requirements.

Spring Hill Toys for Tots — Local holiday toy campaign. The reviewed page still lists 2025 registration dates; check the organizer for a confirmed 2026 application period.

Early Learning Coalition of Pasco and Hernando — School Readiness childcare assistance and VPK information for eligible families. Contact the coalition for applications and current eligibility.

Kids Central — Family support, child welfare, foster care and adoption resources.

Youth and Family Alternatives — Youth and family support programs; ask which services are available in Hernando County.

Hernando Health & Human Services resource directory — County directory covering food and family benefits, nonprofit help, senior and disability support, legal services and veteran resources.

The Enrichment Centers — Senior activities and meal programs. Confirm schedules, membership and service availability.

Lighthouse for the Visually Impaired and Blind — Services and skills support for people with vision loss. Call 352-754-1132.

The Arc Nature Coast — Programs and support for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

People Helping People Free Medical Clinic — Free medical clinic for uninsured, low-income Hernando County residents. Christ Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall, 475 North Ave W, Brooksville, FL. Second and fourth Wednesday every month, 12:30–3:30 p.m. Bring photo ID. Questions: 352-686-4466. Schedule from the supplied flyer; call to confirm holiday hours.

Florida Department of Health in Hernando — Local public health programs, clinic information and service contacts.

211 Tampa Bay Cares — Dial 211 for current local assistance and community referrals.

NAMI Hernando — Mental health peer support, family groups and education. Call 352-684-0004 for current programs.

Premier Community HealthCare — Medical, dental and behavioral healthcare with sliding fee options. Call 352-518-2000 for appointments and eligibility.

Dawn Center — Domestic violence shelter, advocacy and counseling support. Contact the center for confidential assistance.

County Health & Human Services — County contacts for health and human-service assistance and referrals.

CareerSource Pasco Hernando — Job search, career guidance and eligible workforce training assistance.

Florida Vocational Rehabilitation — Employment support for eligible people with disabilities.

Community Legal Services — Civil legal assistance for eligible residents. Call 800-405-1417 to check intake and eligibility.

Hernando County Veteran Services — Veterans benefits and claims assistance. Call 352-754-4033.

TheBus public transit — Hernando public transit routes, schedules and rider information.

Clothing and household assistance programs and availability vary. For current local referrals, see Healthcare and Mental Health.

Feeding Tampa Bay food finder — 813-254-1190; distribution locations and times vary.

Call 211 — 211 Tampa Bay Cares. Ask for current food pantries, meal sites, and eligibility help.

Metropolitan Ministries — Food, housing and family support; main campus 2002 N Florida Ave, Tampa, FL 33602; (813) 209-1000.

Call 211 — 211 Tampa Bay Cares. Ask about current utility assistance programs and eligibility.

Metropolitan Ministries — Explore housing and family support in Hillsborough County; (813) 209-1000.

Call 211 — 211 Tampa Bay Cares. Starting point for housing crisis and prevention referrals.

Metropolitan Ministries — Holiday Central — Holiday assistance registration is NOW OPEN for Thanksgiving and Christmas (food and gifts for children 0–17; seniors 62+ on limited income may also register). Tampa Holiday Tent (new location): 4900 W Lemon St, Tampa, FL 33609. In-person registration help: Family Support Center, 2301 N Tampa St, Tampa, FL 33602, October 22 – November 24 and November 30 – December 19 (Mon 10–4, Tue 10–6, Wed–Fri 10–4). Thanksgiving Day hot meal: The Portico Café, 1001 N Florida Ave, Tampa, FL 33602, November 26, 2026, 11 a.m.–1 p.m.

Salvation Army Angel Tree — Holiday gift application for children; enter your ZIP code to find your Tampa corps registration and dates. Tampa Angel Tree also needs volunteers Nov 24 and weekdays Nov 30 – Dec 18.

Tampa Toys for Tots — 2026 registration is LIVE. Call (656) 220-2411. Follow the campaign page for application instructions, documents, deadlines and pickup arrangements.

Call 211 — 211 Tampa Bay Cares. Child care, family support and school-linked resource referrals.

Call 211 — 211 Tampa Bay Cares. Aging and disability service referrals for Hillsborough County.

Metropolitan Ministries — Seniors 62+ on limited income may register for holiday assistance (see Holiday and Seasonal Help).

Call 211 — 211 Tampa Bay Cares. Local clinic, mental health and sliding-fee care referrals.

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — Call or text 988 for immediate emotional crisis support; call 911 for emergencies.

Call 211 — 211 Tampa Bay Cares. Employment, benefits and financial assistance referrals.

Call 211 — 211 Tampa Bay Cares. Ask about public transit, paratransit and senior transportation options in Hillsborough County.

Metropolitan Ministries — Ask about clothing and household assistance availability; (813) 209-1000.

Feeding Tampa Bay food finder — 813-254-1190; distribution locations and times vary across Pinellas.

Call 211 — 211 Tampa Bay Cares. Ask for current food pantries, meal sites, and eligibility help.

Call 211 — 211 Tampa Bay Cares. Ask about current utility assistance programs and eligibility.

Call 211 — 211 Tampa Bay Cares. Starting point for housing crisis and prevention referrals in Pinellas County.

Metropolitan Ministries — Holiday Central — Holiday assistance registration is NOW OPEN for Thanksgiving and Christmas in Pinellas County. Register online, or get in-person registration help at Holy Cross Catholic Church, 7851 54th Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL 33709: October 22 – November 24 and November 30 – December 19, Tue–Thu 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Thanksgiving Day hot meal: First United Methodist Church, 9025 49th Street N, Pinellas Park, FL 33782, November 26, 2026 (confirm time at metromin.org/holiday-central).

Salvation Army Angel Tree — Holiday gift application for children; enter your ZIP code to find your Pinellas corps registration and dates.

Toys for Tots (Pinellas) — 2026 registration is LIVE. Use the “Request a Toy” ZIP lookup to reach the Pinellas/St. Petersburg campaign page and follow its application instructions.

Call 211 — 211 Tampa Bay Cares. Child care, family support and school-linked resource referrals.

Area Agency on Aging of Pasco-Pinellas — Call 1-800-963-5337 for aging and disability service referrals.

Call 211 — 211 Tampa Bay Cares. Additional senior and disability referrals.

Call 211 — 211 Tampa Bay Cares. Local clinic, mental health and sliding-fee care referrals.

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — Call or text 988 for immediate emotional crisis support; call 911 for emergencies.

Call 211 — 211 Tampa Bay Cares. Employment, benefits and financial assistance referrals.

Call 211 — 211 Tampa Bay Cares. Ask about public transit, paratransit and senior transportation options in Pinellas County.

Call 211 — 211 Tampa Bay Cares. Ask for current clothing closets and household-goods programs.

Tennessee SNAP office locator — Locate Tennessee offices that handle SNAP and family assistance.

Second Harvest East Tennessee mobile pantries — Mobile food-distribution information for East Tennessee. Confirm the nearest location and date.

Hands of Mercy — Food assistance in Kingston. Call 865-717-9885 to confirm eligibility, appointments and distribution hours.

Rockwood Ministerial Association — Food assistance for Rockwood residents. Call 865-354-1750.

Trenton Street Baptist Church — Harriman food pantry. Call 865-882-9232 before traveling.

Harriman Ministerial Association — Local assistance referrals. Call 865-882-6640 for availability.

Mid East Community Action Agency — Community action agency for local assistance programs. Contact the agency for current services and eligibility.

Morrison Hill Christian Church — Food, rent and utility assistance as available. Call 865-376-3158.

Kingston Church of Christ — Rent and utility assistance as available. Call 865-376-9230.

Roane County Cooperative Ministries — Community assistance referrals. Call 865-376-4779.

United Way of Roane County — Local community support, partner programs and assistance referrals.

Family Promise of Roane County — Family homelessness prevention, including eligible rent, utility or deposit help when funds are available. Contact the program before applying.

ADFAC — Housing construction and repair programs serving Roane. Household emergency assistance is limited to the Oak Ridge portion of Roane County; check program service boundaries.

Operation R.E.A.C.H. — Roane County Christmas support for children and families. A confirmed 2026 registration window was not found in the October 2 review; ask your child’s school or the program for current referral details.

Roane County Children’s Fund — Emergency help for students with needs such as food, clothing, medicines and housing. Ask the program or school about referrals.

Mid East Community Action: Head Start — Early childhood and family services. Contact the agency for Roane Head Start enrollment, eligibility and locations.

Tennessee Commission on Aging and Disability — Tennessee aging and disability programs, services and contacts.

ETHRA Aging and Disability Services — Aging, disability and eligible elder legal assistance. Check service qualifications and local referrals.

Free Medical Clinic of Oak Ridge: Roane social resources — Roane County directory of food, rent, housing, utility, health and social-service referrals.

Ridgeview: Roane County — Adult and child mental health services; 307 Devonia Street, Harriman. Call 865-882-1164 for intake and appointments.

Roane County VA Clinic — VA healthcare for eligible veterans. Check enrollment and appointments.

Roane 211 and United Way initiatives — United Way initiatives and 211 community referral information for Roane County.

Roane County Veterans Service Office — Veterans benefits information and claims assistance.

MyRide Round About Roane senior transportation — Senior transportation program information and contact details. Confirm service area and ride requirements.

ETHRA Transportation — Regional transportation with advance scheduling. Ask about fares, accessibility and eligible Ride to Work assistance.

Kingston United Methodist Clothes Closet — Low-cost clothing and household thrift items. This is a thrift shop, not a guaranteed free clothing program; confirm current hours.

Manna Food Pantries — Free groceries for eligible Escambia and Santa Rosa residents by appointment. Call 850-432-2053; 3030 N. E Street, Pensacola.

Loaves and Fishes — Food and shelter assistance in Pensacola. Call 850-438-7616 to confirm available services.

Community Action Program Committee — LIHEAP utility help, crisis assistance and weatherization for eligible households. Ask about current funding, documentation and service area.

Opening Doors Northwest Florida — Homelessness referrals and coordinated assistance. Call 850-439-3009; 1020 N. New Warrington Road, Pensacola.

Waterfront Rescue Mission — Emergency shelter and recovery support in Pensacola. Check intake requirements and current capacity.

United Ministries — Rent and utility assistance for eligible households. Call 850-433-2333 for appointments and current funding.

Salvation Army Pensacola: Angel Tree and Assistance — Christmas gifts for eligible children ages 0–12. The page lists September 22–October 17 without a year; confirm the 2026 application window at 850-432-1501 ext. 1 before relying on those dates. Also ask about food, shelter and emergency assistance.

Pensacola Toys for Tots — Local campaign for Escambia and Santa Rosa counties. 2026 registration is open; check “Request a Toy” on the official campaign page for current applications, documents and pickup arrangements.

Early Learning Coalition of Escambia County — School Readiness childcare assistance, VPK and family childcare referrals. Call 850-595-5915; eligibility varies by program.

Alpha Center — Parenting support and baby supplies such as diapers, formula and clothing as available. Appointments: 850-479-4391; 6004 Pernella Road, Pensacola.

Council on Aging of West Florida — Meals on Wheels, dining, respite and in-home senior support. Call 850-432-1475 for eligibility and availability.

Northwest Florida Area Agency on Aging — Aging and disability resource directory and referrals. Elder Helpline: 866-531-8011.

Center for Independent Living of Northwest Florida — Disability advocacy, independent living skills, youth transition and assistive technology loans or reuse. Call 850-595-5566.

Community Health Northwest Florida — Primary, dental and behavioral healthcare with sliding fee options. Call 850-436-4630 for appointments and qualifications.

Health and Hope Clinic — Medical and dental clinic services. Call 850-479-4456 to confirm eligibility and appointments; 1718 E. Olive Road.

Lakeview Center — Mental health and substance use treatment for adults and children. Call 850-469-3500 for registration and location information.

FavorHouse — Free domestic violence support for Escambia and Santa Rosa residents, including safety planning and survivor services.

CareerSource Escarosa — Job searches, career services and eligible training support in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties.

United Way of West Florida: 211 — Dial 211 for community referrals and use the linked 2026 resource guide for additional local assistance.

Escambia County Area Transit (ECAT) — Bus routes, fares, ADA transportation and FlexTransit information. Check eligibility and advance reservations for specialized services.

Samaritan Hands — County-listed clothing, food and emergency assistance; 511 N. Tarragona Street, Pensacola. Call 850-438-8907 to confirm availability.

NAS Pensacola Loan Closet — Temporary household goods loans for eligible military families. Check the installation’s current borrowing requirements and inventory.