Central Florida Communities
Your Central Florida Covid-19 Resource Guide
Coping with COVID-19 can be challenging. Below are some resources to help you.
Central Florida Communities
Your Central Florida Covid-19 Resource Guide
Coping with COVID-19 can be challenging. Below are some resources to help you.
FLORIDA STATEWIDE RESOURCES
FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
FOOD ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
To apply for food assistance (SNAP), cash assistance (TANF) or Medicaid, individuals should call 407-295-2777 or go to https://www.myflorida.com/accessflorida/
Clients logging in to the ACCESS Self-Service Portal should go to https://www.myflorida.com/accessflorida/
Customers are required to complete an interview to receive benefits
Customers should call 850-300-4323 (TTY 1.800.955.8771) to complete a telephone interview.
DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES (DCF)
Offices are currently operating virtually Monday to Friday from 7 am to 6 pm.
866-762-2237 or 850-330-4323
DCF is actively working to implement increasing benefits to the maximum monthly benefit based on household size for the months of March and April. Clients can expect to receive their additional March funds as early as April 3, 2020. For April, if you are a client that receives your regular benefit between April 1-7, you can expect to receive your benefit on April 8. If you are a client that receives your regular benefit after April 7, you can expect your additional benefit to be included as a part of your regularly scheduled benefit. For more information, please go to https://www.myflorida.com/accessflorida/
LOCAL GOVERNMENT RESOURCES
Lake County
Lake Community Action– 352-357-5550
United Way Lake County– 352-787-7530
Salvation Army Lake County– 352-365-0079
Catholic Charities Lake County– 352-602-4640
Osceola County
Osceola County COVID-19 Information
Kissimmee
https://www.kissimmeeresponds.com
https://www.experiencekissimmee.com/covid-19-cancellations-closures
School District of Osceola County
https://www.osceolaschools.net
Grab and go meal locations and hours can be found here:
https://www.osceolaschools.net/news/newsroom/coronavirus_information_for_parents_and_students
Florida Department of Health, Osceola County – 407-343-2000
Seminole County
Seminole County Coronavirus updates
Seminole County Public Schools
Visitors to the SCPS Educational Support Center must make an appointment at least 24 hours in advance. No walk-in traffic will be allowed until further notice. Appointment Hour times will be from 9 am to 3 pm Monday to Friday. If you do not already know the phone number for the Department or staff you wish to make an advance appointment with, you may contact 407-320-0000 for assistance.Grab and go meal locations and hours can be found here: https://www.scps.k12.fl.us/covid19/food.stml#meals
NONPROFIT RESOURCES
MEALS ON WHEELS
Orange County
407-292-0177 or https://seniorsfirstinc.org/get-involved/meals-on-wheels/
Osceola County
407-846-8532 or https://osceolagenerations.org/services/nutrition/meals-on-wheels/
Polk County
863-299-1616 or https://mealsonwheelspolk.com/
Seminole County
407-333-8877 or https://www.mealsetc.org/need-assistance.php
HOMELESS SERVICES
Coalition for the Homeless of Central Florida
CAREER SOURCE
https://www.careersourcecentralflorida.com/
Offices are operating virtually (8 am to 5 pm) Fridays (9 am to 5 pm).
800-757-4598