Community Resource Guide
Connecting You with What Matters
At Voices Community Outreach Inc., we believe every youth and family deserves access to food, safe housing, financial stability, and supportive services. This resource page connects families to trusted local agencies in Orange County and Lake County.
Please call or visit the agency website before traveling. Programs, eligibility requirements, hours, funding, and availability may change.
For immediate assistance, dial 211.
Food Assistance & Pantries
ORANGE COUNTY
Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida
Food distributions, mobile pantries, and SNAP assistance.
📞 Phone: 407-295-1066
🌐 Website: Second Harvest Food Bank
United Against Poverty Orlando
Affordable groceries, crisis support, job training, and family support.
📞 Phone: 407-650-0774
🌐 Website: United Against Poverty Orlando
JFS Pearlman Pantry
Appointment-based food pantry for families in need.
📞 Phone: 407-644-7593
🌐 Website: Pearlman Food Pantry
📌 Food pickup is currently by appointment.
Loaves and Fishes Apopka
Emergency food assistance and meals.
📞 Phone: 407-886-6005
🌐 Website: Loaves & Fishes Apopka
LAKE COUNTY
Lake Cares Food Pantry
Food distribution, emergency assistance, children’s feeding programs, and other client services.
📞 Phone: 352-383-0100
🌐 Website: Lake Cares Food Pantry
The Neighborhood Center of South Lake
Food pantry, SNAP assistance, case management, emergency referrals, educational programs, and family stability services.
📞 Phone: 352-429-1200
🌐 Website: The Neighborhood Center of South Lake
Compassion Cottage Food Pantry – Tavares Community Church
Groceries and emergency food support.
📞 Phone: 352-343-2761
🌐 Website: Compassion Cottage
📍 Food distribution is currently held on the 1st and 3rd Fridays of the month
Housing Assistance & Rental Support
ORANGE COUNTY
Orange County Housing & Community Development Division
Rental assistance, affordable housing resources, housing programs, and related services.
📞 Phone: 407-836-5150
🌐 Website: Orange County Rental Assistance
Ability Housing
Affordable and supportive housing communities, including Central Florida properties.
📞 General Office: 904-359-9650
🌐 Website: Ability Housing
📌 Individual Central Florida properties have their own leasing offices and application processes.
Catholic Charities of Central Florida
Financial assistance, housing counseling, case management, housing stabilization, and family stability services.
📞 Main/Financial Assistance: 407-658-1818
🌐 Website: Catholic Charities of Central Florida
Family Promise of Greater Orlando
Housing navigation, case management, shelter-related support, and assistance for families experiencing homelessness.
📞 Phone: 407-951-8269
🌐 Website: Family Promise of Greater Orlando
LAKE COUNTY
Lake County Housing & Community Services
Rental assistance, housing programs, homeownership assistance, and homelessness-prevention resources.
📞 Phone: 352-742-6540
🌐 Website: Lake County Housing & Community Services
Habitat for Humanity of Lake-Sumter
Affordable homeownership, home preservation and repair programs, and housing resources.
📞 Phone: 352-483-0434
🌐 Website: Habitat for Humanity Lake-Sumter
Lake County Community Action Agency
Community assistance, self-sufficiency programs, energy assistance, weatherization, housing-related services, and family support.
📞 Phone: 352-357-5550
🌐 Website: Lake Community Action Agency
Financial Assistance & Support Services
Christian Service Center for the Homeless
Food pantry, clothing assistance, financial assistance, meals, case management, and homelessness-prevention services.
📞 Phone: 407-425-2523
🌐 Website: Christian Service Center
The Salvation Army Orlando Area Command
Emergency assistance, food, shelter, housing-related services, and other community support.
📞 Phone: 407-423-8581
🌐 Website: Salvation Army Orlando Area Command
United Way of Lake and Sumter Counties
Connects residents with financial security, health, youth, and basic-needs resources.
📞 Office: 352-787-7530
📞 Community Resource Line: Dial 2-1-1 for information and referrals.
🌐 Website: United Way of Lake & Sumter Counties
Florida MyACCESS
Apply for and manage SNAP food assistance, Medicaid, Temporary Cash Assistance and other eligible public benefits.
📞 Customer Call Center: 850-300-4323
🌐 Website: Florida MyACCESS
🕐 Customer Call Center: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Homeless Services & Drop-In Centers
ORANGE COUNTY
Coalition for the Homeless of Central Florida
Emergency shelter, meals, drop-in services, case management, and housing navigation.
📞 Main Office: 407-652-5300
📞 Immediate Shelter Assistance: 407-872-5790
🌐 Website: Coalition for the Homeless of Central Florida
Orlando Union Rescue Mission
Shelter, meals, education, supportive programs, and assistance for people experiencing homelessness.
📞 Phone: 407-422-4855
🌐 Website: Orlando Union Rescue Mission
SALT Outreach
Drop-in services including showers, meals, clothing, hygiene assistance, and case management.
📞 Phone: 1-866-BE-SALTY / 1-866-237-2589
🌐 Website: SALT Outreach
LAKE COUNTY
Samaritan Inn – Christian Care Center
Transitional housing for homeless children and their parents or caregivers, with case planning, life-skills support, employment resources, and family services.
📞 Christian Care Center: 352-314-8733
📞 Samaritan Inn Director: 352-434-1832
🌐 Website: Samaritan Inn
Mid Florida Homeless Coalition
Coordinated entry, housing assessments, homelessness-prevention resources, shelter referrals, and resource coordination for Lake, Sumter, Citrus, and Hernando counties.
📞 Phone: 352-860-2308
🌐 Website: Mid Florida Homeless Coalition
Elyon House of Bread Food Pantry & Shelter, Inc.
Food assistance, mobile food pantry services, disaster relief, homelessness support, and assistance for families and individuals in need.
📞 Phone: 352-404-4888
🌐 Website: Elyon House of Bread
Additional Support Services
IDignity Orlando
Helps U.S. citizens and legal residents obtain Florida IDs, driver’s licenses, birth certificates, Social Security cards, and other essential identification documents.
📞 Phone: 407-792-1374
🌐 Website: IDignity Orlando
📌 Appointments are strongly encouraged.
Orange County Library System – Library Social Workers
Provides one-on-one assistance and referrals for housing, food/SNAP, healthcare, mental health, employment, government benefits, immigration resources, and other social services.
📞 Library: 407-835-7323
🌐 Website: Orange County Library Social Workers
The Right Service at the Right Time
Florida-based online directory for locating food, housing, healthcare, employment, financial assistance, family services, and other community resources by county.
🌐 Website: The Right Service at the Right Time
📌 This is primarily an online resource directory and does not provide direct social-service assistance through its contact form.
How to Use This Resource List
Before contacting an agency, prepare any documents that may apply to our situation:
✅ Photo ID, if available
✅ Proof of income
✅ Proof of residency
✅ Social Security cards, if requested
✅ Birth certificates or documents for children
✅ Lease or rental documentation
✅ Eviction notices
✅ Utility shut-off notices
✅ Proof of household expenses
✅ Appointment confirmation, if required
Important: Eligibility requirements and available funding vary by agency. Rental, utility, food, shelter, and financial assistance programs may temporarily close when funding is exhausted.
Need Help Finding the Right Resource?
📞 Dial 2-1-1
2-1-1 can help connect individuals and families with available local resources for food, housing, utilities, healthcare, mental health services, employment assistance, and other basic needs.
Need Help Navigating Resources?
Voices Community Outreach Inc. is here to help young people and families get connected to the right support.
