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Feeding America

Feeding America works to create a hunger-free America. It is the largest hunger relief group in the country, with 200 food banks and 60,000 food pantries and meal programs helping to feed those in need. They aim to change food scarcity by making sure equal access to nutritious food is available to all. Please call or visit the website to learn more.

Salvation Army Florida

The Salvation Army is an international movement. It is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Their mission is to preach the gospel. And to meet human needs. Please call or visit the website for more information.

The Salvation Army provides:

Anti-Human Trafficking assistance
Correctional Services
Disaster Relief
Holiday Assistance
Rehabilitation Centers
Social Services

Adoption-Florida Adoption Center LLC

This agency offers adoption as an alternative parenting option. They help support birth mothers and adoptive parents. Help is offered before, during, and after adoption. They also provide resources for birth parents who choose to parent. The support is offered at no cost. Please call or visit the website for more information.

Toll Free: 855.899.5683
Birth Parents: 321.250.5683
Adoption Parents: 321.766.5683

Florida Adoption Center

Florida Adoption Center is a full-service adoption agency. They are licensed through DCF. As well as the state of Florida. Please call or visit the website for more information.

Services and programs include:

  • Adoption Program
  • Free Pregnancy Testing
  • Home Study Services & Post-Placement Supervision
  • Alternative Parenting Options

Florida Literacy Coalition

The Florida Literacy Coalition is known as FLC for short. It is a statewide organization. It also hosts the state literacy resource center. The group promotes and supports literacy services. They offer a range of services to providers across the state. This is to make sure there is an effective delivery of quality services. For both adults and families. Please call or visit the website for more information.

The Arc of The United States

The Arc of The United States has hundreds of chapters across the country. They work to support and preserve the human rights of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. They also work to make sure every person and family has access to what they need. Please call or visit the website to learn more.

  • Life Skills Development
  • Work Programs
  • Personal Care Assistance
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Rehabilitation

Eating Disorder Groups- National Alliance for Eating Disorders Awareness

The Alliance provides free, weekly eating disorder groups. These groups are led by a therapist. The sessions take place both virtually and in person. Help is available for all eating disorders. Please call or visit the website for more information.

List of Meeting Locations in Florida can be found here. Virtual Meetings are also available.

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