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    THE FOLLOWING LINKS ARE INTENDED AS RESOURCES TO ASSIST YOU WITH YOUR PRIMARY HEALTH CARE NEEDS. IF YOU ARE CURRENTLY DIAGNOSED WITH HIV/AIDS, HEPATITIS C, SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASES AND OTHER DISEASES, WE ARE DEDICATED TO ENSURING YOU HAVE ALL THE INFORMATION TO TAKE CARE OF YOUR HEALTH CARE NEEDS

    GENERAL ASSISTANCE ORGANIZATIONS

    United Way 2-1-1 of Manasota, Inc.
    (Referral system for all types of assistance)
    1445 2nd Street
    Sarasota, FL 34236
    Telephone: 211 or (941) 308-HELP

    Bethesda House
    (Rental, utilities and other financial assistance, food pantry, clothes)
    1670 4th Street
    Sarasota, FL 34236
    Telephone: (941) 366-1886

    Salvation Army
    (Rental and utilities assistance, food pantry, clothes)
    1400 10th Street
    Sarasota, FL 34236
    Telephone: (941) 954-4673

    Habitat for Humanity Sarasota
    (Low-cost home ownership, low-cost furniture, appliances, etc.)
    1757 N. East Avenue
    Sarasota, FL 34234
    Telephone: (941) 363-0777

    Sarasota Housing Authority
    (Section 8 Housing and other housing assistance)
    1300 Boulevard of the Arts
    Sarasota, Florida 34236-4936
    Telephone: (941) 361-6210

    Resurrection House
    (Homelessness, housing assistance)
    507 Kumquat Court
    Sarasota, FL 34230
    Telephone: (941) 953-7642

    Jobs, Etc.
    (Vocational rehab., job assistance)
    3660 N. Washington Avenue
    Sarasota, FL
    Telephone: (941) 359-5670

    Catholic Charities
    (Financial assistance)
    Telephone: (941) 379-7997

    Jewish Family and Children’s Services
    (Financial assistance)
    Telephone: (941) 366-2224

    Legal Aid of Manasota
    (Legal assistance – Foreclosures)
    1900 Main Street, #302
    Sarasota, FL
    Telephone: (941) 366-0038

    First Step of Sarasota, Inc.
    (Substance abuse)
    1970 Main Street, 3rd Floor
    Sarasota, FL 34236
    Telephone: (941) 366-5333

    Second Chance – Last Opportunity
    (Food pantry, life skills training, rental assistance)
    1933 Martin Luther King Jr. Way
    Sarasota, FL 34235
    Telephone: (941) 360-8660

    Harvest House
    (Halfway house, homelessness)
    209 North Lime Avenue
    Sarasota, FL 34237
    Telephone: (941) 359-1188

    St. Vincent de Paul
    (Food and other assistance)
    44 Adelia Avenue
    Sarasota, FL 34237
    Telephone: (941) 952-9633

    SPARCC
    (Domestic violence)
    2139 Main Street
    Sarasota, FL 34236
    Telephone: (941) 365-1976

    Restoration Fellowship
    (Food pantry – Wednesdays 10 am – 11 am)
    5614 Richardson Road
    Sarasota, FL 34232
    Telephone: (941) 374-1105

    Season of Sharing
    (Financial assistance for housing assistance, child care, auto repair, transportation [work], clothes/tools [work], critical/urgent medication, emergency food, emergency dental care, Healthy Kids Insurance)
    Accessed through Jewish Family & Children’s Service, Catholic Charities, Salvation Army

    FOOD ASSISTANCE

    SARASOTA

    The Salvation Army Sarasota
    1400 10th St. Sarasota, FL, 34236
    Telephone: (941) 954-4673

    Sarasota Branch of the Salvation Army
    There are several locations around the county. A number of social services may be offered. Programs can include food assistance, Thanksgiving and Christmas meals and gifts, clothing, baby formula, diapers, and household items. Some of the Sarasota County locations can even offer funds for paying utility bills and rent.

    Saint Vincent de Paul
    512 South Orange Avenue
    Sarasota, Florida, 34236
    Telephone: (941) 953-5477
    St. Vincent DePaul is also one of the nation’s leading charities. This is their local Sarasota Florida branch. Programs offer free food, meals, financial help, vouchers for groceries and medications, and other aid.

    AFFB/Mobile Food Pantries/Sarasota & Desoto County
    8171 Blaikie Court
    Sarasota, FL, 34240
    Call (941) 379-6333 to find where this pantry will be located next
    Emergency food baskets are provided for seniors and low income families-with-children only. Individuals can utilize the Meals On Wheels, Meal Program at TSA, as well as other local pantries and charities.

    Bethesda House
    (Rental, utilities and other financial assistance, food pantry, clothes)
    1670 4th Street
    Sarasota, FL 34236
    Telephone: 366-1886

    Habitat for Humanity Sarasota
    (Low-cost home ownership, low-cost furniture, appliances, etc.)
    1757 N. East Avenue
    Sarasota, FL 34234
    Telephone: 363-0777

    Sarasota Housing Authority
    (Section 8 Housing and other housing assistance)
    1300 Boulevard of the Arts
    Sarasota, Florida 34236-4936
    Telephone: 361-6210

    Resurrection House
    (Homelessness, housing assistance)
    507 Kumquat Court
    Sarasota, FL 34230
    Telephone: 953-7642

    Second Chance – Last Opportunity
    (Food pantry, life skills training, rental assistance)
    1933 Martin Luther King Jr. Way
    Sarasota, FL 34235
    Telephone: 360-8660

    Harvest House
    (Halfway house, homelessness)
    209 North Lime Avenue
    Sarasota, FL 34237
    Telephone: 359-1188

    First Christian Church
    7601 State Road 72/Clark Road
    Sarasota, Florida, 34241-9618
    Telephone: (941)923-2602

    Church of the Palms
    Address of church food bank – 3224 Bee Ridge Road
    Sarasota, Florida, 34239
    Telephone: (941) 924-1323

    St. Paul Lutheran Church
    Address of food bank
    2256 Bahia Vista Street
    Sarasota, FL, 34239
    Telephone: (941) 955-6479
    Not only may a free, emergency box of food be passed out, but the location also has clothing and other basic needs

    Friendship Baptist Church
    5700 Palmer Blvd.
    Sarasota, Florida, 34232
    Dial (941) 371-2301 -5700 for hours and help

    Beneva Christian Church
    4835 Beneva Rd
    Sarasota, FL, 34233
    Call (941) 924-8713 for hours and more information on services offered to the low income

    Hispanic Center – St. Jude’s Catholic Church
    3930 17th St.
    Sarasota, FL, 34235
    Telephone: (941) 955-3934

    New Life Worship Center of Sarasota
    2105 Worrington St.
    Sarasota, Florida, 34231
    For hours, call (941) 922-8444

    West Coast Church of Cross
    S. Tuttle Ave.
    Sarasota, FL, 34239
    Telephone: (941) 927-6573-3005
    The church may have hot meals, spiritual guidance, shelter for the homeless, and overall guidance.

    Dollar Dynasty, Inc.
    1922 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Way
    Sarasota, Florida, 34234
    Telephone: (941) 955-8091

    Harvest Tabernacle
    209 North Lime Avenue, Sarasota, FL, 34237
    Telephone: (941) 487-7026
    Food, meals, and perishable items for the needy

    Living Hope Church
    1400 Central Ave., Sarasota, FL, 34234
    Dial – (941) 879-2259 to reach someone at the churches food bank

    Sarasota Seventh Day Adventist Church
    5764 Churchill Downs Rd, Sarasota, FL, 34241
    Telephone: (941) 924-6223
    Church may have food, information, clothing, and holiday meals and gifts for local members in the parish region

    Vamo United Methodist Church
    Vamo Rd., Sarasota, Florida, 34231
    Dial 941-966-3306 or 448-5769-8521

    Caritas -Church Services
    1651 2nd St., Sarasota, FL, 34230
    Telephone: (941) 366-5620
    A regional non-profit that helps the working poor in the county, and groceries from the pantry can prevent hunger in the region

    Gifts from God of Sarasota, Inc.
    1872 18th St., Sarasota, Florida, 34234
    Telephone: (941) 485-4707

    United Way 2-1-1 of Manasota, Inc.
    (Referral system for all types of assistance)
    1445 2nd Street, Sarasota, FL 34236
    Telephone: 211 or 308-HELP

    NORTH PORT

    St. Nathaniel’s Episcopal Church
    4200 South Biscayne Drive
    North Port, FL 34287
    Telephone: (941) 426-2520
    Provides a food pantry. Serves North Port
    Pantry hours: 3rd Thursday of every month: 9 am – 1 pm

    Salvation Army of Venice
    4940 Pan American Boulevard
    North Port, FL 34287
    Telephone: (941) 240-5108
    Provides a food pantry. Serves Sarasota (Especially Venice)
    Pantry hours: Venice: Mondays through Fridays 8:30 am – 4:30p m and North Port: Monday and Thursday: 7 am and 5 pm

    Trinity United Methodist Church of North Port
    Wesley Lane
    North Port, FL, 34287
    Telephone: (941) 426-1734

    Gulf Coast Assembly Church of God
    2800 Pan American
    North Port, FL, 34290
    Call the church at 941-423-1939
    A food bank and soup kitchen are on site. Christmas meals and more are offered in addition to regular groceries or vouchers.

    VENICE

    The Salvation Army Venice
    1051 Albee Farm Rd., Venice, FL, 34284
    Telephone: (941) 484-6227

    Trinity Presbyterian Church
    4365 State Road 776
    Venice, FL 34293
    Telephone: (941) 492-6384
    Provides a food pantry. Serves Residents of 34292, 34293, 34275, and 34285.
    Documentation Required: 2 ID’s. Pantry hours: Tuesdays and Thursday: 10:30 am – 3 pm

    South County Food Pantry
    790 S Tamiami Trail, Venice, Florida 34285
    Telephone: (941) 484-4609
    The food pantry provides packaged and canned goods. There may be fruits, vegetables, baby formula and other items that serve as a form of temporary food assistance and groceries.
    Community Assistance

    Trinity Presbyterian Church
    4365 State Road 776
    Venice, FL, 34293
    Telephone: (941) 493-0018
    Everything from emergency financial aid to food, groceries, and public benefits are offered.

    Center of Hope East
    Venice Ave.
    Venice, Florida, 34285
    Telephone: (941) 412-9044-1214
    Various social services are run by the charity. Applications for public aid such as food stamps are combined with a bag of groceries. Other resources include Meals on Wheels for seniors and the disabled in Sarasota County.

    Bread of Life Ministries
    6454 Scott Street
    Punta Gorda, FL 33950
    Telephone: (941) 575-4440
    Homeless Shelter. Provides services to the indigent

    Charlotte County Homeless Coalition, Inc.
    1476 Kenesaw Street
    Port Charlotte, FL 33948
    Telephone: (941) 627-4313
    Web site: www.cchomelesscoalition.org
    Provides services for almost homeless and homeless people. The Charlotte County Homeless Coalition provides centralized intake for homeless clients with referrals as necessary to: Crisis Intervention Team; Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU); Detox-Recovery Center (CBHC); Outpatient Evaluation & Counseling; AA/NA On-site 6-days per week; Crisis and Rape Emergencies (CARE); Department of Children & Families (DCF); and Homeless Youth Education Also offers pregnancy and parenting youth support.

    Domestic Abuse Shelter Homes, Inc.
    2626 S. McCall Road – Tiffany Square
    Englewood, FL 34295
    Telephone: (941) 475-8722
    Provides support, referral and transitional housing for domestic abuse victims. NOTE: this is NOT an emergency shelter for domestic abuse.

    Charlotte County Habitat for Humanity
    1750 Manzana Avenue
    Punta Gorda, FL 33950
    Telephone: (941) 639-3162
    Web site: www.charlottecountyhfh.org
    Builds homes for homeownership for low to very low income families

    Punta Gorda Housing Authority
    414 E. Charlotte Avenue
    Punta Gorda, FL 33950
    Phone: 941.639.4344
    Fax: 941.639.1753

    Solstice Consumer Services
    22107 Elmira Boulevard
    Port Charlotte FL 33952
    Telephone: (941) 624-0911
    Fax: (941) 527-0379
    Email: clients@solsticeconsumer.org
    Serves all Florida residentsMORTGAGE ASSISTANCE: The Florida Hardest-Hit Fund (HHF) program aims to assist qualified Florida homeowners by providing mortgage assistance for up to 12 months (capped at $24,000), or until the homeowners finds adequate employment to resume paying the mortgage (whichever comes first), with up to $18,000 available to reinstate a delinquent first mortgage prior to payments being made. Additionally, for a homeowner who is recovering from unemployment/underemployment, up to $25,000 is available as a one-time payment to reinstate a delinquent first mortgage.Also provides Home buyer education, budgeting education and assistance and credit counseling.

    ENGLEWOOD

    Englewood Helping Hand
    700 E Dearborn Street, Englewood, Florida, 34295-0791
    Telephone: (941) 474-5864
    May be able to provide free emergency food supplies to bridge gap until person or family obtains government assistance.This can include Florida or federal government. They can help support people until they return to work or otherwise resolve their crisis. Read more on public aid in Florida.

    Suncoast Worship Center
    881 South River Road, Englewood, FL, 34223
    Telephone: (941) 474-5045

    Englewood Bible Church
    501 Yale St., Englewood, FL, 34223
    Telephone: (941) 473-9664
    The homeless may be given a free meal. Low income families in Sarasota County can also turn to the center for advice and referrals

    Englewood Four Square Church
    180 Langsner, Englewood, FL 34223
    Telephone: (941) 475-7161
    Provides food, clothing and necessities to persons in need.

    Englewood Meals on Wheels
    400 Loma Linda, Englewood, FL 34223
    Telephone: (941) 474-4445
    Volunteers prepare and deliver hot, well-balanced meals to home-bound residents.

    Englewood Bible Church
    501 Yale Street, Englewood, FL 34223
    Telephone: (941) 473-9664
    Provides a food pantry. Serving Sarasota and Charlotte Counties. Opens at 10:30 am on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month – please sign in before 11:30 am. Contact Pastor Tony Fiori.

    Englewood Helping Hands
    700 E. Dearborn Street, Englewood, FL 34223
    Telephone: (941) 474-5864
    Provides a food pantry. Serving Sarasota County. Open from 10:00 am to 2:30 pm, Monday through Thursday. Must be resident of Englewood. Additional eligibility requirements differ per program. Contact Victoria Rice.

    Suncoast Worship Center
    881 S. River Road, Englewood, FL 34223
    Telephone: (941) 474-5045
    Provides a food pantry. Serving Sarasota County. Open from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm on the first and third Tuesday of each month. Phone or visit to discuss eligibility. Contact Lee Wessendors.

    Mercy Given Ministries
    2201 Englewood Rd., Englewood, Florida, 34223
    Two phone numbers to dial are 941-702-0318 or 941-460-1880
    Some aid includes clothing, free food, and referrals to financial assistance programs, including food stamps

    PORT CHARLOTTE

    Salvation Army
    2120 Loveland Boulevard, Port Charlotte, FL 33980
    Telephone: (941) 629-3170
    Provides a food pantry. Serving Charlotte County. Open from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, and from 9:00 am to noon on Thursday. Requires an appointment – Please call for an appointment. To be eligible, must have low income. Contact Major Prieto.

    Remnant Seed Ministries Inc. Food Pantry
    21202 Olean Blvd B5, Port Charlotte, FL 33952
    Telephone: (941) 625-3490
    Open from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm on Tuesday and Thursday. Must be a resident of zip code 33952

    St Charles Borromeo Catholic Church
    21841 Felton Avenue, Port Charlotte, FL 33952
    Telephone: (941) 625-9784
    Provides a food pantry. Serves Port Charlotte. Pantry hours: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday: 9 am – 12 pm

    St. Maximilian Kolbe Catholic Church
    1441 Spear Street, Port Charlotte, FL 33948
    Telephone: (941) 743-6877
    Provides a food pantry. Serves Charlotte County. Pantry hours: Mondays through Fridays 9 am – 5 pm

    Port Charlotte Seventh Day Adventist Church
    2036 Loveland Boulevard, Port Charlotte, FL 33980
    Telephone: (941) 629-1333
    Provides a food pantry. Serves Charlotte. Pantry hours: Sunday, Tuesday, and Thursday: 9 am – 1 pm

    Palm Tabernacle Ministries
    390 Flamingo Boulevard, Port Charlotte, FL 33954
    Telephone: (941) 764-1411
    Provides a food pantry. Serves Charlotte, Desoto and Sarasota. Pantry hours: Monday and Wednesdays 2 pm – 6 pm

    Lighthouse Outreach Center
    1476 Kenesaw Street, Port Charlotte, FL 33948
    Telephone: (941) 627-4228
    Provides a food pantry

    Edgewater United Methodist Church
    19190 Cochran Boulevard, Port Charlotte, FL 33948
    Telephone: (941) 625-3039
    Provides a food pantry. Serves Charlotte. Documentation Required: Charlotte County picture identification. Assistance available once per month. Pantry hours: Monday & Wednesdays 10 am – 1 pm

    Charlotte County Health Plus Community Action
    3082 Tamiami Trail, Port Charlotte, FL 33952
    Telephone: (941) 625-4343
    Provides a food pantry. Serves Charlotte, Port Charlotte and Punta Gorda. Pantry hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 1 pm – 2:30 pm

    PUNTA GORDA

    Good Samaritans
    1105 Taylor Road, Punta Gorda, FL 33950
    Telephone: (941) 639-3335
    Provides a food pantry. Serving Charlotte County. Open from 10 am to 12:30 pm, Monday through Friday, and also the fourth Saturday of each month. Six months residency required for eligibility. Contact Diane Munson

    St. Vincent DePaul Society
    25200 Airport Rd, Punta Gorda, FL 33950
    Telephone: (941) 575-0767
    Provides a food pantry. Serving Charlotte County. Open from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Contact James McDermott

    Souls Harbour Church of God
    451 Helen Avenue, Punta Gorda, FL 33950
    Telephone: (941) 639-1048
    Provides a food pantry. Serves Charlotte. Pantry hours: Mondays through Fridays 9 am – 5 pm

    Community Resource Center
    5400 Riverside Drive #3522, Punta Gorda, FL 33982
    Telephone: (941) 276-1240
    Provides a food pantry. Serves Charlotte County. Documentation Required: Intake procedure: Must bring proof of residency of Charlotte County, example would be Driver License or ID Card. Pantry hours: 1st Wednesday of the Month and 4th Wednesdays 4 pm -6 pm

    Bread of Life Ministries
    6454 Scott Street, Punta Gorda, FL 33950
    Telephone: (941) 575-4440
    Provides a food pantry. Serves DeSoto. Pantry hours: Wednesdays 12 pm – 6 pm

    First Baptist Church of Punta Gorda
    459 Gill Street, Punta Gorda, FL 33950
    Telephone: (941) 639-3857
    Provides a food pantry

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