Manatee County, FL Assistance Programs

Manatee County Housing Assistance Programs

Our housing assistance programs include HUD, housing assistance, Section 8, subsidized housing programs in Manatee County.

Salvation Army Manatee County

1204 14th Street West
Bradenton, FL - 34205
(941) 748-5110
Financial assistance is available for: - Utilities, FPL and TECO, eviction prevention and other basic needs funds are available for qualified applicants. - Rental assistance only when funding is available. - A limited number of names can be taken for financial assistance. Assistance is subject to approval and is not guaranteed. Eligibility: - FPL, TECO and water assistance You must have a valid crisis and past due balance or shut-off notice. - Rental/housing assistance You must show a valid crisis and/or a 3-day eviction notice. Required Documents: Please bring current photo ID for all household members 18 and over and last 4-digits of social security number for everyone in the household. Once the referral is accepted, a case manager will contact you and provide instructions on which documents are necessary, as they vary for each service. ..

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Catholic Charities of Bradenton

1219 16th Street W
Bradenton, FL - 34205
(941)714-7829
Catholic Charities provides financial assistance, housing counseling, youth education and mentoring, and food programs for low-income and homeless families in need of help and support...

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Manatee County Food Assistance Programs

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

The Food Bank of Manatee

811 23rd Avenue E
Bradenton, FL - 34208
(941)747-3663
They provide a food pantry to low-income and homeless families of the community. ..

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Our Daily Bread

701 17th Avenue W
Bradenton, FL - 34205
(941)747-1509
They offer free daily meals to the homeless and anyone who is hungry. They serve meals between 10:00 AM and 11:30 daily. ..

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Manatee County Rent and Bill Pay Assistance Programs

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

Saint Joseph Catholic Church

2704 33rd Avenue West
Bradenton, FL - 34205
(941) 755-4188
Provides limited financial assistance with electric and water bills. No assistance with deposits. Office hours: Mondays through Fridays 8:30am to 4pm. Office is closed during lunch from 12 pm to 1pm. Must have lived in Bradenton for minimum 3 months. Call for an appointment. ..

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Community Services Department, Manatee County Board of County Commissioners

1112 Manatee Avenue West, 3rd Floor
Bradenton, FL - 34206
(941) 749-3030
Services: Electric Service Payment Assistance for Older Adults, Gas Service Payment Assistance for Older Adults, Heating Fuel Payment Assistance for Older Adults, Utility Deposit Assistance for Older Adults, Water Service Payment Assistance for Older Adults. This office 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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Manatee County Various Assistance Programs

Below we list an array of other helpful resource programs we have found in Manatee County.

The Enrichment Center at Renaissance on 9th

1816 9th Street West
Bradenton, FL - 34205
(941)749-0100
The Enrichment Center at Renaissance on 9th is the premier place for the fun and 50+ crowd to gather and participate in recreational, cultural, and educational programs.The Enrichment Center is a member-based program designed to promote active lifestyle choices, and to maximize the quality of life. Monthly or annual memberships available. Classes include health and wellness, dance, exercise, foreign language, tai chi, and card games...

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Manatee County Assistance Locations

Government and Private Assistance Programs

Housing Assistance

There are many non-profit and government based organizations dedicated to providing 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.