Other Resources

Income recovery can take time. These resources may help Jacksonville and Duval County residents address immediate needs involving food, public benefits, housing, utilities, legal assistance, and financial instability.

Start with 211

United Way 211 Northeast Florida

211 connects residents with local programs for food, rent, utilities, housing, healthcare, family support, and other urgent needs.

Availability, eligibility, and funding vary by program.

Food and nutrition assistance

Florida SNAP and MyACCESS

Florida’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program provides food assistance to eligible individuals and families.

Through MyACCESS, residents can apply for or manage:

  • SNAP food assistance
  • Temporary Cash Assistance
  • Medicaid
  • Other eligible public benefits

Feeding Northeast Florida — Find Food Now

Use the food locator to search by address or ZIP code for:

  • Food pantries
  • Free groceries
  • Hot meals
  • Mobile food distributions
  • Shelters offering meals

Confirm hours and requirements before visiting.

Catholic Charities Jacksonville

Catholic Charities Jacksonville offers food assistance and may provide emergency assistance or referrals depending on funding and eligibility.

The Salvation Army of Northeast Florida

The Salvation Army may provide food, shelter, social services, and limited emergency assistance depending on current program availability.

Local food pantries and meal programs

Food-pantry hours, identification requirements, service areas, and available supplies may change. Use 211 or Feeding Northeast Florida’s locator to find current options.

Rent, utilities, and housing stability

Jacksonville Eviction Diversion Program

This program may help eligible Duval County renters and landlords resolve qualifying rental or utility arrears and prevent eviction.

Eligibility, funding, documentation, and household requirements apply.

Jacksonville Area Legal Aid

Jacksonville Area Legal Aid provides information and may offer legal assistance involving:

  • Eviction
  • Nonpayment of rent
  • Unsafe housing conditions
  • Landlord-tenant disputes
  • Fair-housing concerns

Representation is not guaranteed.

City of Jacksonville emergency assistance

Emergency assistance may be available for qualifying rent, mortgage, utility, or deposit needs. Funding and appointment availability may change.

Catholic Charities emergency financial assistance

Emergency assistance may be available for rent, mortgage, utilities, or related household needs. Residents may be directed to begin through 211.

Unemployment and income benefits

Florida Reemployment Assistance

People who lose qualifying employment may apply for temporary unemployment benefits through Florida’s Reemployment Assistance program.

Approval and benefit amounts depend on employment history, eligibility, and claim requirements.

Temporary Cash Assistance

Florida’s Temporary Cash Assistance program may provide cash assistance to eligible families with children while they work toward self-support.

Healthcare and family benefits

Florida Medicaid

Eligible residents may apply for Medicaid through MyACCESS.

Community health resources

211 may connect residents with:

  • Low-cost medical care
  • Community clinics
  • Prescription assistance
  • Behavioral-health services
  • Dental resources
  • Pregnancy and family-health programs

Transportation support

Transportation help varies considerably by program. Residents may ask 211, workforce organizations, healthcare providers, or social-service agencies about:

  • Bus passes
  • Medical transportation
  • Employer transportation
  • Gas assistance
  • Vehicle-repair assistance
  • Transportation for older adults or people with disabilities

Important information

Program funding, eligibility, documentation requirements, hours, and availability can change.

Dignafied does not determine eligibility, provide financial assistance, or guarantee that a resident will receive services. Confirm all information directly with the organization before relying on a program.

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