Places for Low-Income Families and the Homeless to Obtain
Assistance
Volusia County consists of 20 cities and towns including:
Daytona Beach, Daytona Beach Shores, South Daytona, Edgewater, New Smyrna
Beach, Ormond Beach, Holly Hill, Port Orange, Oak Hill, DeBary, Deleon Springs,
Orange City, Enterprise, Barberville, Pierson, Seville, Lake Helen, Deltona,
Deland, and Ponce Inlet.
Volusia County residents, along with individuals temporarily
residing or working in the county, or visitors in need of food, clothing or
shelter may qualify for services offered through the following agencies.
Frog Ministries
415 N. Dixie Freeway
Edgewater, FL
Website: www.FrogMinistries.net
Comprehensive Community Resource List for all types of
assistance and resource services.
Catholic Charities of Central Florida Eastern Regional
Office
207 White Street
Daytona Beach, FL 32114
Phone: 386.255.6521 or toll-free at 888.658.2828
Website: www.cflcc.org
Catholic Charities of Central Florida has been offering
vital community services since 1962. Programs and services include: Women,
Children and Family Service, Senior Care, Health Care, Immigration and Refugee
Services, and Emergency Assistance Program.
Individuals in need of urgent basic human needs,
including food and financial assistance, are required to make an appointment to
consult with a CCCF case worker. Clients must bring a social security card for
each household member.
Catholic Charities of Central Florida provides utility
assistance and offers bus tokens to clients seeking employment, or in need of
transportation to state agencies. CCCF does not offer rent assistance, gas
vouchers, or prescription cards.
Daytona Rescue Mission
425 Ridgewood Avenue
Holly Hill, Florida 32117
Phone: 386.252.5570
Website: www.DaytonaRescueMission.org
Daytona Rescue Mission offers hot meals, clothing, and
groceries to the homeless in Volusia County. Those in need can obtain basic
hygiene products including soap, shampoo, toothbrushes and toothpaste, along
with shoes, clothing, and blankets.
The mission provides a Christian service at 10:00 a.m.
daily. Hot meals are available each Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday.
Food bags and clothing are offered each Monday, Friday and Saturday.
Food, clothing, shoes, and basic care item donations are
graciously accepted each Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday at the
mission.
American Legion Post #6
1087 Biscayne Blvd.
Deland FL, 32724
Phone: 386.740.0622
Website: www.Facebook.com/DelandPost6
American Legion Post #6 Deland offers food, clothing,
housing and utilities assistance to children, widows, and families of veterans.
The American Legion also helps those in need obtain temporary financial
assistance to cover costs of basic needs for minor children of veterans.
The intake process requires individuals to provide their
birth certificate, social security card, and DD-214, along with the name and
relationship of veteran.
Salvation Army of Volusia County
560 Ballough Rd
Daytona Beach FL, 32114
Phone: 386.255.2594
Website: www.SalvationArmy.org and www.NeedHelpPayingBills.com
Salvation Army of Volusia County Emergency Assistance
Program provides food, clothing, shelter, rent, mortgage, and utility
assistance to individuals in crisis. Applicants must contact the agency to
determine eligibility and arrange in-take appointments. Individuals must
provide picture ID, social security card, and birth certificate.
The Volusia County Salvation Army office offers help with
eviction, past due mortgage payments, and utility bills. Office hours are
Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Epiphany Help Center
201 Lafayette St.
Port Orange FL, 32127
Phone: 386.788.4120
Website:
www.CatholicChurchOfEpiphany.com
Epiphany Help Center, Port Orange offers a food pantry
and clothing vouchers, along with limited assistance with utility bills and
transportation to families in Port Orange and South Daytona.
Assistance is provided on a case-by-case basis. Program
acceptance is based on income eligibility as per USDA food guidelines.
Individuals in need are required to contact the help center on Monday, Tuesday,
Thursday, or Friday between the hours of 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. Applicants
must fill-out an application and provide proof of residency, social security
card, birth certificate, and picture ID.
Gifts of Love Community Coalition
P.O. Box 224
New Smyrna Beach, FL 32170
Phone: 386.423.5257 Tuesday and Thursday only
Website:
www.uccnsb.com
Gifts of Love Community Coalition, New Smyrna Beach
provides a food pantry, along with limited financial assistance for rent,
utilities, and prescriptions. Gifts of Love also engage in major projects
including back-to-school programs, Thanksgiving and Christmas giving.
The intake process for emergency services is by
referral-only and applicants must meet eligibility requirements. Gifts of Love
provide services to residents of New Smyrna Beach, Edgewater, and Florida
Shores.
Halifax Urban Ministries
215 Bay St.
Daytona Beach FL, 32114
Phone:
386.252.0156 East Volusia County
386.428.1724 Southeast Volusia County
386.615.1326 Ormond Beach
386.761.2839 Port Orange
Website: www.HalifaxUrbanMinistries.org
Halifax Urban Ministries, Daytona Beach provides
emergency assistance to homeless and low-income families residing in Volusia
and Flagler counties. Services include hot meals; baby food, formula, and
diapers; emergency financial assistance; cold weather shelter; laundry and
shower facilities.
Applicants must obtain a referral through the Florida
Department of Children and Family Services or United Way. Individuals are
required to provide proof of residency, social security card, and photo ID.
Halifax Urban Ministries hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 9:00
a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Florida Department of Children and Families
210 N. Palmetto Ave
Daytona Beach FL, 32114
Phone: 386.238.3100 or toll-free at 866.762.2337
Website: www.MyFlorida.com
Florida Department of Children and Families manages the
states' food stamp program, temporary cash assistance program, and Medicaid
healthcare program. Individuals with computer access can submit an online
application to determine if they are eligible for benefits through the ACCESS
website. Those without computer access must call Florida DCF to schedule an
appointment with a case worker. Office hours are Monday through Friday from
8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
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