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Polk County, FL Survival Guide

Food Pantries

  • Winter Haven Corps
    1898 US 17, Winter Haven, FL 33881
    1-800-SAL-ARMY

  • Lakeland Corps
    2455 Jim Galloway Rd, Lakeland, FL

  • First Presbyterian Church
    637 6th St NW, Winter Haven, FL
    (863) 294-3121
    https://www.firstpreswh.org/get-connected/local-missions/

  • The Mission of Winter Haven
    180 E Central Ave, Winter Haven, FL
    (863) 229-2348

  • Catholic Charities at Saint Joseph Service Center
    210 W Lemon St, Lakeland, FL
    (863) 686-7153

  • Catholic Charities at Saint Joseph
    532 Ave M NW, Winter Haven, FL 33881
    (863) 299-7983

  • Hope Center
    6508 US Hwy 98, Lakeland, FL
    (302) 750-1676

  • Christ Memorial Baptist Church
    2929 Hardin Combee Rd, Lakeland, FL
    (863) 665-3148

  • Pilgrims Rest Free Will Baptist Church
    1052 Kettles Ave, Lakeland, FL
    (863) 688-3806

  • Seventh Day Adventist
    1435 Gilmore Ave, Lakeland, FL
    (863) 682-2213

  • City of Refuge Church
    1610 W 2nd St, Lakeland, FL
    (863) 937-9208

  • Lake Gibson Church of the Nazarene
    6868 N Socrum Loop Rd, Lakeland, FL
    (863) 859-3577

  • Believer’s Fellowship Word of Faith Church
    5240 N Socrum Loop Rd, Lakeland, FL
    (863) 858-5668

  • Dundee United Methodist Church
    219 E Merrill Ave, Dundee, FL
    (863) 439-1268

  • Lighthouse Ministries – Hope Center
    215 E Magnolia St, Lakeland, FL
    (863) 687-4076

  • City of Refuge COGIC Compassion Pantry
    1105 N Ruth Ave, Lakeland, FL
    (863) 937-9209

  • Frostproof Care Center
    17 S Scenic Hwy, Frostproof, FL
    (863) 635-5555

  • Abundant Life Ministry Food Bank
    5237 Thornhill Rd, Winter Haven, FL
    (863) 299-7111

  • Bartow Church Service Center
    495 E Summerlin St, Bartow, FL
    (863) 533-5822

  • Agape Mission Market
    532 Ave M NW, Winter Haven, FL
    (863) 299-7983

  • One More Child Food Distribution
    1015 Sikes Blvd, Lakeland, FL
    (863) 687-8811

  • Lake Wales Care Center
    140 E Park Ave, Lake Wales, FL
    (863) 676-6678

  • LifePoint Lambs at LifePoint Church
    5140 Bailey Rd, Mulberry, FL
    (863) 345-3223

  • Holy Spirit Catholic Church
    644 S 9th St, Lake Wales, FL
    (863) 676-1556

  • Talbot House Ministries
    814 N Kentucky Ave, Lakeland, FL
    (863) 687-8475

  • Mulberry Community Service Center
    211 NW 1st Ave, Mulberry, FL
    (863) 425-1523

  • Shepherd Road Presbyterian Church
    1217 Shepherd Rd, Lakeland, FL
    (863) 646-3219

  • Blessings and Hope Food Pantry
    2150 E Edgewood Dr, Lakeland, FL
    (863) 698-7512

  • VISTE
    1232 E Magnolia St, Lakeland, FL
    (863) 284-0828

Housing & Shelters

  • Winter Haven Corps
    1898 US 17, Winter Haven, FL 33881
    1-800-SAL-ARMY

  • Lakeland Corps
    2455 Jim Galloway Rd, Lakeland, FL

  • The Mission of Winter Haven
    180 E Central Ave, Winter Haven, FL 33880
    (863) 229-2348

  • Lake Wales Care Center
    140 E Park Ave, Lake Wales, FL
    (863) 676-6678

  • Tri-County Human Services
    (863) 709-9392

  • The Foundation (Males Only)
    Polo Park Blvd, Davenport, FL
    (863) 354-0916

  • The Transition House Bartow WRC for Men
    550 N Restwood Ave, Bartow, FL
    (407) 892-5700

  • Lakeland Housing Authority
    430 Hartsell Ave, Lakeland, FL
    (863) 687-2911

  • Lighthouse Ministries – Jay and Eloise Troxel Family Life Center
    215 E Magnolia St, Lakeland, FL
    (863) 687-4076

  • Talbot House Ministries of Lakeland
    814 N Kentucky Ave, Lakeland, FL
    (863) 687-8475

  • Lakeland Presbyterian Apartments (Seniors 62+)
    530 S Florida Ave, Lakeland, FL
    (863) 688-4608

  • Winter Haven Housing Authority
    2653 Ave C SW, Winter Haven, FL
    (863) 294-7369

  • Homeless Coalition of Polk County
    107 Morningside Dr C, Lakeland, FL
    (863) 687-8386

  • Haines City Housing
    502 E Hinson Ave, Haines City, FL
    (863) 421-3680

  • Bartow Housing Authority
    1060 S Woodlawn Ave, Bartow, FL
    (863) 533-6311

  • Mulberry Community Service Center
    301 NE 5th St, Mulberry, FL
    (863) 425-1523

Miscellaneous

  • Showers / Mailing / Document Assistance – The Mission of Winter Haven
    180 E Central Ave, Winter Haven, FL
    (863) 229-2348

  • Showers – Hope Center
    6508 US Hwy 98, Lakeland, FL
    (302) 750-1676

  • DCF Aid for Benefits / Financial Classes – Frostproof Care Center
    17 S Scenic Hwy, Frostproof, FL
    (863) 635-5555

  • Adult Literacy / Life Classes / Home Repair – Lake Wales Care Center
    140 E Park Ave, Lake Wales, FL
    (863) 676-6678

  • United 211 Referral Service
    (888) 370-7188

  • Early Learning Coalition – Child Care Assistance
    (863) 577-2450

  • Free Legal Advice – Heart of Florida Legal Aid Society
    550 E Davidson St, Bartow, FL
    (863) 519-5663

  • Diapers & Baby Formula – Catholic Charities
    1801 E Memorial Blvd, Lakeland, FL
    (863) 686-7153

  • Job Training – Lighthouse Ministries Hope Center
    215 E Magnolia St, Lakeland, FL
    (863) 687-4076

  • Free Medical Equipment – Lake Wales Care Center
    140 E Park Ave, Lake Wales, FL
    (863) 676-6678

  • Services for Ex-Offenders – St. Martin De Porres Ministry
    611 N Gulf Dr #D16, Bradenton Beach, FL
    (941) 778-3858

  • Medical Equipment – St. Ann’s Catholic Church
    1265 Robinson Dr, Haines City, FL
    (863) 419-4819

  • Helping Our Needy Ones Respect (Seniors & Elderly Services)
    General maintenance and house cleaning assistance
    (863) 816-2779

Clothing

  • The Mission of Winter Haven
    180 E Central Ave, Winter Haven, FL
    (863) 229-2348

  • Pilgrims Rest Free Will Baptist Church
    1052 Kettles Ave, Lakeland, FL
    (863) 688-3806

  • City of Refuge COGIC Compassion Pantry
    1105 N Ruth Ave, Lakeland, FL
    (863) 937-9209

  • First Baptist Church
    1010 E Memorial Blvd, Lakeland, FL
    (863) 682-0163

  • Catholic Charities
    1801 E Memorial Blvd, Lakeland, FL
    (863) 686-7153

  • Church Service Center
    290 E Church St, Bartow, FL
    (863) 533-5822

  • Help of Fort Meade
    121 W Broadway, Fort Meade, FL
    (863) 285-6600

  • Lighthouse Ministries – Hope Center
    215 E Magnolia St, Lakeland, FL
    (863) 687-4076

  • Talbot House Ministries
    814 N Kentucky Ave, Lakeland, FL
    (863) 687-8475

  • Lake Wales Care Center
    140 E Park Ave, Lake Wales, FL
    (863) 676-6678

  • St. Ann’s Catholic Church
    1265 Robinson Dr, Haines City, FL
    (863) 419-4819

Medical

  • Catholic Charities at Saint Joseph
    210 W Lemon St, Lakeland, FL 33815
    (863) 686-7153

  • Lake Wales Care Center
    140 E Park Ave, Lake Wales, FL
    (863) 676-6678

  • Central Florida Health Care – Dundee Annex
    1023 Dundee Rd, Dundee, FL
    (866) 234-8534

  • Central Florida Health Care – Lakeland
    1129 N Missouri Ave, Lakeland, FL
    (866) 234-8534

  • CFHC Winter Haven Women and Children
    201 Magnolia Ave SW, Winter Haven, FL
    (866) 234-8534

  • Central Florida Health Care – Lake Wales
    305 W Central Ave, Lake Wales, FL
    (866) 234-8534

  • Central Florida Health Care – Haines City
    705 Ingraham Ave, Haines City, FL
    (866) 234-8534

  • The Haley Center
    3425 Lake Alfred Rd Ste 1, Winter Haven, FL
    (863) 299-6562

  • Central Florida Health Care – Frostproof
    109 W Wall St, Frostproof, FL
    (866) 234-8534

  • Central Florida Health Care – Mulberry
    106 NW 9th Ave, Mulberry, FL
    (863) 425-6200

  • Central Florida Health Care – Winter Haven
    1514 1st St N, Winter Haven, FL
    (863) 292-4280

  • Lakeland Volunteers in Medicine
    1021 Lakeland Hills Blvd, Lakeland, FL
    (863) 688-5846

  • Parkview Medical Clinic
    1205 Dr Martin Luther King Way, Haines City, FL
    (863) 353-6853

  • Planned Parenthood
    2250 E Edgewood Dr, Lakeland, FL
    (863) 665-5735

  • Suncoast Community Health Centers – Women’s Care of Lakeland
    1729 Lakeland Hills Blvd, Lakeland, FL
    (863) 940-2908

  • We Care of Central Florida
    205 Farnol St SW, Winter Haven, FL
    (863) 662-4227

Dental

  • Central Florida Health Care – Lakeland Hills Dental
    1417 Lakeland Hills Blvd, Lakeland, FL
    (863) 225-9923

  • Polk County Health Department Dental Clinic
    1700 Baker Ave E, Haines City, FL
    (863) 519-7910

  • Central Florida Health Care – Haines City
    705 Ingraham Ave, Haines City, FL
    (863) 438-6900

  • Central Florida Health – Mulberry
    106 NW 9th Ave, Mulberry, FL
    (866) 234-8534

  • Central Florida Health – Davenport
    130 Ridge Center Dr, Davenport, FL
    (866) 234-8534

  • Central Florida Health – Winter Haven
    1514 First St N, Winter Haven, FL
    (863) 292-4280

  • Central Florida Health – Children’s Clinic
    201 Magnolia Ave SW, Winter Haven, FL
    (866) 234-8534

  • Central Florida Health – Lake Wales
    305 W Central Ave, Lake Wales, FL
    (863) 855-9718

  • Lakeland Volunteers in Medicine
    1021 Lakeland Hills Blvd, Lakeland, FL
    (863) 688-5846

  • Polk County Health Department Dental – Auburndale
    1805 Hobbs Rd, Auburndale, FL
    (863) 519-7910

  • Central Florida Health Care – Frostproof
    109 W Wall St, Frostproof, FL
    (863) 635-4891

Financial Assistance

  • Catholic Charities at Saint Joseph
    210 W Lemon St, Lakeland, FL 33815
    (863) 686-7153

  • Catholic Charities
    1801 E Memorial Blvd, Lakeland, FL
    (863) 686-7153

  • Family Emergency Service of Winter Haven
    320 Martin Luther King Blvd NW, Winter Haven, FL
    (863) 294-1939

  • Lake Wales Care Center
    (863) 676-6678

  • Polk County Social Services / Department of Children and Families
    (863) 291-5255

  • St. Vincent DePaul Referrals
    (863) 644-7469

  • Mulberry Community Service Center
    301 NE 5th St, Mulberry, FL
    (863) 425-1523

  • Faith in Action North Lakeland
    1123 Omohundra Ave, Lakeland, FL
    (863) 686-0009

  • St. Ann’s Catholic Church
    1265 Robinson Dr, Haines City, FL
    (863) 419-4819

Counseling

  • City of Refuge COGIC Compassion Pantry
    1105 N Ruth Ave, Lakeland, FL
    (863) 937-9209

  • Peace River Center
    (863) 248-3311

  • Tri-County Human Services
    (863) 709-9392

  • 211 Helpline
    Dial 211 for crisis support and community resources.

  • National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
    1-800-273-8255

  • Crisis Text Line
    Text HOME to 741741

  • National Domestic Violence Hotline
    1-800-799-7233

  • Veterans Crisis Line
    1-800-273-8255 or text 838255

  • Trans Lifeline
    1-877-565-8860

Medications

  • Mulberry Community Service Center
    301 NE 5th St, Mulberry, FL
    (863) 425-1523

  • MyFloridaRX
    https://prescription.healthfinder.fl.gov/

  • GoodRX
    https://www.goodrx.com/

  • WellRx
    https://www.wellrx.com/

  • StateRX Plans
    https://www.staterxplans.us/florida.html

  • SHINE Program – Auburndale Library
    100 W Bridgers Ave, Auburndale, FL
    (800) 336-2226

  • SHINE Program – Bartow Library
    2150 S Broadway Ave, Bartow, FL
    (800) 336-2226

  • SHINE Program – Haines City Library
    111 N 6th St, Haines City, FL
    (800) 336-2226

  • SHINE Program – Lake Alfred
    245 N Seminole Ave, Lake Alfred, FL
    (800) 336-2226

  • SHINE Program – Catholic Charities Center
    108 S Florida Ave, Lakeland, FL
    (800) 336-2226

  • SHINE Program – Lakeland Activity Center
    1510 Commercial Park Dr, Lakeland, FL
    (800) 336-2226

  • SHINE Program – Kathryn L Smith Memorial Library
    325 Ave A NW, Winter Haven, FL
    (800) 336-2226

Transportation

Medicaid & SNAP Information

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