Updated December 28, 2021
Food (Sarasota & Desoto): https://www.allfaithsfoodbank.org/foodfinder/
Food (Manatee): https://mealsonwheelsplus.org/food-bank-of-manatee/food-pantries/
http://feedingtampabay.org/find-a-pantry/
Jobs:
Goodwill Jobs program: contact Kristin Poolman at 941-702-0828 for information on employment for teens, biological parents, and caregivers.
Youth Employment Program: contact Kristin Poolman at 941-702-0828 if you have a teen interested in finding a job this summer.
Unemployment: http://www.floridajobs.org/Reemployment-Assistance-Service-Center/reemployment-assistance/claimants/apply-for-benefits
Rent/Utilities/Mortgage resources:
Here is the list of agencies that received funds for COVID-19 related needs including, rental assistance, utility bills, childcare, transportation, food vouchers, or other crucial expenses:
Catholic Charities for DeSoto County
Catholic Charities for Sarasota County
Glasser-Schoenbaum Human Services Center for Sarasota County
Jewish Family & Children’s Service for Sarasota County
Manatee Community Action Agency for Manatee County
The Salvation Army of Sarasota County
United Way of Charlotte County
Education resources:
Manatee County –
Soar in 4 provides educational resources and special events, which are always free and available for all Manatee County students.
PALS: http://www.elc-manatee.org/PALS-Program1
CHILD HEALTH & DEVLOPMENT (ASQ): http://www.elc-manatee.org/Child-Health-and-Development
VPK: http://www.elc-manatee.org/Voluntary-Prekindergarten-VPK
All 3 counties –