Food Pantries
Am & FM Enterprise
119 17th Street, Palmetto, FL
(941) 722-3228Food Bank of Manatee County
811 23rd Ave E, Bradenton, FL
(941) 747-3663Hope Family Services
1201 8th Ave W, Bradenton, FL
(941) 747-8499South County Food Pantry
121 Warfield Ave, Venice, FL 34285
(941) 408-2911Jewish Family & Children’s Services
2688 Fruitville Rd, Sarasota, FL
(941) 366-2224The Salvation Army Sarasota
1400 10th St, Sarasota, FL
(941) 954-4673Shenandoah Park Mobile Food Bank
East Ave & 7th St, Sarasota, FL
(941) 379-6333All Faith Food Bank
8171 Blaikie Court, Sarasota, FL
Multiple locations
(941) 379-6333Hungers End Food Pantry and Blessing Closet
1802 14th St W, Bradenton, FL
(855) 777-0259Open Door Resource Center / Turning Points
701 17th Ave W, Bradenton, FL
(941) 747-0383Bible Baptist Church of Bradenton
2113 57th Street E, Bradenton, FL
(941) 746-6221Harvest Food / First Baptist Church
1306 Manatee Ave W, Bradenton, FL
(941) 746-2149Vet Appreciation Food Program
8171 Blaikie Court, Sarasota, FL
All Faith affiliated
(941) 379-6333Church of Hope
1701 10th St W, Palmetto, FL
(941) 531-3266Church of the Palms
3224 Bee Ridge Rd, Sarasota, FL
(941) 924-1323Our Daily Bread Out-Reach Office
(941) 745-2992Harvest Tabernacle Church
3650 17th Street, Sarasota, FL
(941) 953-3559Heart of Mercy Ministries
Call for pickup locations
(941) 763-2244St. Jude’s Catholic Church
3930 17th St, Sarasota, FL
(941) 955-3934Christ Episcopal Church
313 42nd Street West, Bradenton, FL
(941) 747-3709Second Chance Last Opportunity
1933 Dr. MLK Jr. Way, Sarasota, FL
(941) 360-8660
Housing & Shelters
The Salvation Army Sarasota
1400 10th St, Sarasota, FL
(941) 954-4673Sarasota Housing Authority
269 South Osprey Ave, Sarasota, FL
(941) 361-6210Manatee County Housing Authority
5631 11th St E, Bradenton, FL
(941) 756-3974Bradenton Housing Authority
2002 9th Ave E, Bradenton, FL
(941) 748-5568Bradenton and Manatee Living Center
4232 20th Street West, Bradenton, FL
(941) 751-4168Section 8 Housing Assistance Program
538 East 48th St Court, Bradenton, FL
(941) 756-3974Manatee County Habitat for Humanity
1901 Manatee Ave W #2, Bradenton, FL
(941) 748-9100Veteran’s Program through Volunteers of America
(941) 751-4168Florida Housing Coalition
1266 Paul Russell Rd, Tallahassee, FL
(800) 677-4548Government Housing
1095 Broken Sound NW #200, Boca Raton, FL
(561) 981-5337Catholic Charities of Manatee County
1219 16th Street West, Bradenton, FL
(941) 355-4680Community Coalition on Homelessness / Turning Points
701 17th Ave W, Bradenton, FL
(941) 747-1509
Clothing
The Salvation Army Sarasota
1400 10th St, Sarasota, FL
(941) 954-4673The Salvation Army
1701 S Tuttle Ave, Sarasota, FL
(941) 364-8846Caritas
200 North Orange Ave, Sarasota, FL
(941) 366-5620Catholic Charities of Manatee
1219 16th St W, Bradenton, FL
(941) 355-4680Social Service Agency / Fresh Start
PO Box 1372, Sarasota, FL
(941) 360-4357St. Vincent De Paul
2506 Gulf Gate Drive, Sarasota, FL 34231
(941) 923-1691Second Chance Last Opportunity
1933 Dr. MLK Jr. Way, Sarasota, FL
(941) 360-8660
Medical
We Care Manatee County
353 6th Ave West, Bradenton, FL
(941) 755-3952Turning Points Medical Clinic
701 17th Ave West, Bradenton, FL
(941) 567-6156Manatee General Surgery / GI
205 2nd St E Ste 4G, Bradenton, FL
(941) 747-8404Riverview Foot & Ankle – MCR Health
101 Riverfront Blvd Ste 100, Bradenton, FL
(941) 776-4000East Manatee Family Health Care
1312 Manatee Ave E, Bradenton, FL
(941) 708-8700Towers Healthcare Center
1533 4th Ave W, Bradenton, FL
(941) 748-8400Manatee Pediatrics and George Van Buren Children & Family Healthcare Center
712 39th St W, Bradenton, FL
(941) 748-4602Lawton Chiles Children & Family Center
1515 26th Ave E, Bradenton, FL
(941) 776-4000Michael C. Bach Treatment Center / SW Health Center
5325 26th Street West, Bradenton, FL
(941) 776-4000Southeast Family Health Care Center
919 53rd Ave E, Bradenton, FL
(941) 776-4000North County Healthcare Center
1949 Northgate Blvd, Sarasota, FL
(941) 776-4000Riverside Services – MCR Health
300 Riverside Drive East, Bradenton, FL
(941) 405-1170MCR Health Fruitville
170 N Lime Avenue, Sarasota, FL 34237
(941) 776-4000Good Samaritan Clinic
206 2nd St E, Bradenton, FL
(941) 455-5687Community Medical Clinic
1851 Arlington St #208, Sarasota, FL
(941) 917-2504Manatee County Health Department
(941) 748-0747North Sarasota Walk-In Clinic
1945 Northgate Blvd, Sarasota, FL
(941) 343-5022Sarasota Adult Clinic
1900 Brother Geenen Way, Sarasota, FL 34237
(941) 529-0500CenterPlace Health
2200 Ringling Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34237
Multiple locations
(941) 529-0200Women’s and Children’s Center
1750 17th Street Bldg E, Sarasota, FL
(941) 529-0100Whole Child Pediatrics
6040 53rd Avenue E Suite B, Bradenton, FL
(941) 366-2273
Dental
Turning Points Dental Clinic
701 17th Ave West, Bradenton, FL
(941) 567-6156MCR Health Dental
101 Riverfront Blvd Ste 100, Bradenton, FL
(941) 776-4000Sarasota County Health Department
2200 Ringling Blvd, Sarasota, FL
(941) 861-2900Senior Friendship Centers
1888 Brother Geenen Way, Sarasota, FL
(941) 955-2122We Care Manatee County
353 6th Ave West, Bradenton, FL 34205
(941) 755-3952
Medication Assistance
Florida Discount Drug Card
https://floridadiscountdrugcard.comFlorida Rx Card
https://floridarxcard.com
Up to 75% savingsGood Samaritan Pharmacy
Free medications for Sarasota County residents
(941) 445-5687Free Discount Drug Card
https://yourrxcard.comNeedyMeds
https://www.needymeds.orgReduced Medications Program
https://patienthelpnetwork.orgGoodRx
https://www.goodrx.comWalmart, Publix, and Target Pharmacies
Discount and select free medications availablePharmaceutical Company Assistance Programs
Contact manufacturers directly for medication assistance
Mental Health / Counseling
MCR Behavioral Health
101 Riverfront Blvd Ste 100, Bradenton, FL
(941) 776-4000Heart to Heart Counseling
2100 Constitution Blvd Ste 129, Sarasota, FL
(941) 228-6545Bayside Center for Behavioral Health / Sarasota Memorial
1650 South Osprey Ave, Sarasota, FL 34239
(941) 917-9000Elite DNA Therapy
5325 State Road 64 E Ste B, Bradenton, FL
(941) 277-9922Elite DNA Therapy Sarasota
8451 Shade Ave Ste 107, Sarasota, FL
(941) 263-844024 Hour Crisis Stabilization Unit
(941) 364-9355Centerstone Bradenton
2020 26th Ave E, Bradenton, FL
(941) 782-4600Centerstone Sarasota
2905 Fruitville Rd, Sarasota, FL 34237
(941) 782-4150First Step of Sarasota Behavioral Health Response
(941) 364-9355National Alliance on Mental Illness
Suicide Prevention Lifeline
1-800-273-8255Suicide Prevention Hotline
Dial 988 or call (800) 784-2433Veterans Suicide Hotline
(800) 273-8255Start Your Recovery Substance Abuse Resources
https://startyourrecovery.org/Second Chance Last Opportunity
1933 Dr. MLK Jr. Way, Sarasota, FL
(941) 360-8660BetterHelp
https://www.betterhelp.comAlma Mental Health Services
https://secure.almahelp.com
Financial Assistance
Turning Points
701 17th Ave W, Bradenton, FL
Rent and utility assistance
(941) 747-1509Catholic Charities of Manatee
5055 North Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL
(941) 355-4680Foreclosure Assistance Program – HUD Housing Assistance
National Servicing Center
(877) 622-8525Florida Homestead Foreclosure Assistance
(800) 625-2257Salvation Army Bradenton
1204 14th St W, Bradenton, FL
Rent assistance
(941) 748-5110Salvation Army of Sarasota
1400 10th St, Sarasota, FL
Rent assistance
(941) 954-4673Second Chance Last Opportunity
1933 Dr. MLK Jr. Way, Sarasota, FL
(941) 360-8660Florida Department of Children and Families
4210 20th St West, Bradenton, FL 34205
(866) 762-2237Gulf Coast Services
430 12th St W, Bradenton, FL 34205
(941) 746-6151JFCS Homeless Prevention Program
2688 Fruitville Rd, Sarasota, FL 34237
(941) 366-2224Suncoast Partnership – Homeless Prevention Program
1750 17th St K1, Sarasota, FL 34234
(941) 955-8987
Transportation
Manatee County Area Transit
2411 Tallevast Rd, Sarasota, FL
Free bus transportation
(941) 749-7116Sarasota County Transit
5303 Pinkney Ave, Sarasota, FL
(941) 861-1234SCAT Plus
Transportation for disabled individuals
5303 Pinkney Ave, Sarasota, FL
(941) 861-1234
Miscellaneous
Servants of Christ
6336 17th St Circle E, Sarasota, FL
Wheelchair and lift repair
(941) 713-2426Senior Services Manatee County
Food delivery, bill assistance, wheelchair services, and more
https://www.mymanatee.org/departments/neighborhood_services/senior_servicesOpen Door Resource Center / Turning Points
701 17th Ave W, Bradenton, FL
Birth certificates and ID assistance
(941) 747-0383Lion’s Club of Manatee
https://www.lions35i.orgSuncoast Center for Independent Living
https://www.scil4u.org/
(941) 351-9545Community Center for the Deaf
1750 17th St Bldg F, Sarasota, FL
Sign language assistance
(941) 209-1108SafeLink Wireless
Free phones for qualifying individuals
https://www.safelinkwireless.comHabitat for Humanity
1757 N East Ave, Sarasota, FL
(941) 365-0700Manatee County Lighthouse Vision Loss / Blindness Coping Center
(941) 359-1404Easter Seals
Disabled adults and children services
https://www.fl.easterseals.com
(800) 221-6827IDignity
Assistance obtaining birth certificates, IDs, and Social Security cards
https://idignity.org/
Medicaid & SNAP Income Requirements
Florida Medicaid Eligibility
https://www.myflfamilies.com/medicaid/determining-your-income-limitFlorida SNAP / Food Stamp Eligibility
https://www.snapscreener.com/guides/florida