Arcadia, FL Assistance Programs

Below we the Arcadia assistance programs.

If you would like to see ALL of the assistance programs in DeSoto County community resources, visit the link below: All DeSoto County Assistance

Services Provided on this page:
> Food Assistance. ie. pantries, soup kitchens
> Help Paying Bills ie. rent assistance ..
> Numerous Helpful programs not listed above ie. bus tickets, free rides


Assistance Programs In Arcadia, FL

Arcadia, FL Food Assistance

Our list of food assistance programs includes: food pantries, soup kitchens, congregate meal programs in DeSoto County.

Desoto County Social Services

201 East Oak Street
Arcadia, FL - 34266
(863) 993-4858
Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Services: Offers assistance with payment for electric service. Low Income Household Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). Documents required: - Utility account - Photo ID for all adult family members - Social Security cards (or copies of them) for all adult family members - Proof of income for all members of the family (e.g. pay slips, tax return, Social Security benefits, VA benefits, etc.). - Evidence of public assistance (e.g. food stamps, weatherization assistance program, etc.). ..

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Arcadia, FL Rent and Bill Pay Assistance

Our financial assistance programs include rent assistance, bill pay services, prescription assistance programs, utility assistance, mortgage assistance programs in DeSoto County.

Senior Friendship Center (DeSoto)

219 West Oak Street
Arcadia, FL - 34266
(863)494-5965
Provides Emergency Home Energy Assistance for the Elderly Program (EHEAP), assists low-income households, with at least one person age 60 and older, when the households are experiencing a home energy emergency. A home energy emergency may result from a delinquent utility bill, lack of fuel or wood, or the receipt of a shut off notice. Payments are for home heating or cooling and other emergency energy-related costs during the heating (October-March) and cooling (April-September) seasons.Eligible households may be provided one benefit per season, up to $600 per season. Program beneficiaries may receive vouchers to purchase blankets, portable heaters, and fans. The program can also help pay for repairs to existing heating or cooling equipment or for re-connection fees. Eligibility: Documented heating or cooling emergency, at least one individual age 60 or older in the home, and a gross household annual income equal to or less than 150 percent of the federal poverty guidelines...

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The Salvation Army (DeSoto)

145 S Orange Avenue
Arcadia, FL - 34266
(863)491-0455
Services: Offers Emergency Home Energy Assistance for the Elderly Program (EHEAP), supports low-income households with at least one person aged 60 years and older when an energy emergency occurs in the household. Home energy emergencies can be caused by delinquent utility bills, fuel or wood shortages, or the receipt of a shut-off notice. Payments are for heating or cooling at home and other energy emergency costs during heating (October-March) and cooling (April-September) seasons. Eligible families can receive one benefit per season, up to $600 per season. Program beneficiaries can receive vouchers to buy blankets, portable heaters and fans. The program can also assists to pay for repairs to existing heating or cooling systems or re-connection costs. Eligibility: Documented heating or cooling emergency, at least one person age 60 and older at home, and a gross annual household income equal to or less than 150 percent of federal poverty guidelines. ..

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Catholic Charities, Diocese of Venice - Arcadia

1210 East Oak Street
Arcadia, FL - 34266
(863) 494-1068
Office hours: Mondays through Fridays 9am to 5pm Provides financial assistance for utilities, rent, and mortgage. Electric Service Payment Assistance, Gas Service Payment Assistance, Mortgage Payment Assistance, Rent Payment Assistance, Water Service Payment Assistance Required docs: - Photo ID - Proof of residency for at least 3 months - Proof of income for the past month - Proof of expenses for the past month ..

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Arcadia, FL Various Assistance Programs

Below we list the helpful resource programs we have found in DeSoto County.

Trinity’s Neighborhood Lunch

304 W. Oak St
Arcadia, FL - 34266
(863) 494-2543
Our church provides a free neighborhood lunch. Lunch is served every Monday and Wednesday, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome. Please call for more information...

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Government and Local Assistance Programs

Housing Assistance

There are many non-profit and government based organizations dedicated to providing low income housing and support. We find them for you.

Food Pantry Assistance

Food pantries, soup kitchens, food baskets. We find these local resources and list them.

Free clothing assistance

Thousands of churches and religious organizations offer low-cost or free drug and alcohol treatment as part of their missions.

Financial Assistance

There are many financial assistance programs such as TANF Cash Assistance and other bill pay resources. We help uncover those for you.