This group helps refugees adapt to their new homes. They can help you to find job training. Please call or visit the website to learn more.

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HUD has a list of resources for people in Florida who are looking for help with paying rent. You can search for subsidized housing. Please call or visit the website to learn more.

24 hour helpline: 866.698.6155

This charity provides Rural Mobile Food Outreach to those in need. They serve five counties around the Gainesville area. They can bring you food, toiletries, school supplies, and more. Please call 352.372.0294, ext 435 or visit the website to learn more.

This agency offers temporary shelter and meals to those in need. They also offer social service referrals. They provide disaster relief locally and around the world.

Services include:

• Adult Rehabilitation
• Christmas Assistance
• Combating Human Trafficking
• Disaster Relief
• Elderly Services
• Housing and Homeless Services
• Hunger Relief
• Missing Persons
• Prison Ministries
• Veterans Affairs Services

Please call for more information.

This group provides a variety of help to veterans. As well as their families. The help is free. The help is provided by professionals. Please call or visit the website for more information.

Toll Free: 877.426.2838

Find your local office Here

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SSA has two programs for disability benefits. They are different but have the same medical requirements. The programs pay benefits to individuals. As well as certain family members. Please call or visit the website for more information.

Programs Available:

• Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)
• Supplemental Security Income (SSI)

Click here to locate the office nearest you

This ministry provides food, shelter, and case management in a safe environment for people in Alachua County. They also run Arbor House for homeless women. Please see the website for more details.

Services Include:

• Arbor House
• Case Management
• Daily Showers
• Emergency Shelter
• Laundry Facilities
• Personal Hygiene Items & Clothing
• Referrals
• Soup Kitchen
• Sunrise Residence Inn
• Transitional Housing
• Veterans Affairs

Additional Locations:
Hamilton County
2618 NW 6th Street
Gainesville, FL. 32609
352.505.3521

St. Johns County
70 Washington Street
St. Augustine, FL. 32084
904.829.8937

A food pantry and clothing closet is offered on a monthly basis. Applicants fill in an easy form and then are able to receive free food and clothes. The food pantry is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. Please call or visit the website for more information.

The Children's Table serves the community with free emergency food. They also share the cost of food for low-income families. Please call or visit the website for more information.