The Food Stamp Program(EBT) helps people with low income to buy healthy food. The application can be done online. Please see the website for your local service center. The application is also used for Temporary Cash Assistance, Medicaid, and all other Department of Children and Families services.

Deaf/Hearing Impaired:
Florida Relay 711 or
TTY: 1.800.955.8771

This agency offers senior housing to those with very low incomes. Several apartment communities are available for those over 62. Each community has a Service Coordinator. They can help with getting social services such as food stamps. Fun activities are planned on site for tenants. Please call for more information.

This church provides food on Monday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Please call the church for more information.

Christian Life Assembly of God offers a Food Pantry. The food pantry is open on Tuesday’s, from 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM. Please call for more information.

This church provides food to the needy on Wednesdays from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Please call the church for more information.

Dawn Center has an outreach program to help victims of abuse. There are no charges for any services provided. Call for more information.

Nine Core Services:

Day Star Life Center provides food to families in need in Hernando County. Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, from 9 AM to 1 PM. Call for more information.

Disability Compensation is paid to veterans who were injured or contracted a disease while on active duty. They also help veterans can get free claims counseling if needed. Claims Examiners are at several sites. They are also at each VA Medical Center and many VA Outpatient Clinics.

Please see the website for all Claim Examiner Sites.

Children under 18 can enjoy free breakfast and lunch at our school during the summer. Please call us or visit our website for more information.