Autism Speaks, 1-888-AUTISM2 – Autism Response Team, for families who need guidance and support with regards to disrupted routines, coping, home and online learning
Center for Autism and Related Disabilities at USF offers direct assistance, training, technical assistance, and resource and referral at no charge for individuals with autism spectrum disorder, families, and organizations, 813-974-2532
F.R.I.E.N.D.S. – Families, Respect, Inspire, Education, Network for Down Syndrome & Special needs
MLK Community Center is offering free meals to children’s and families to those affected by the closures in the At 11 am and 6 pm they will be handing out the food. Families do not need to present anything and just need to show up at the indicated times. MLK Community Center, 2200 NOregon Ave, Tampa, FL 33607, (813)259-1667
Our Lady of Guadalupe Food Pantry, 16650 US Hwy 301 S, Wimauma, Saturdays 8am-1pm, 813-633- 2384
Paul Food Pantry, 12708 N Dale Mon & Thurs 9am-12pm, 813-961-3023
Santa Maria Mission Food Pantry, 14004 N 15th St, Tampa, FL 33613, Tue 9:30am-1pm, 813-910-3575
Tampa Bay Harvest, 13149 N Dale Mabry Hwy, Unit #T, N Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL 33618, Wednesday 9am -1pm
United Way – if you need food assistance, paying housing bills, accessing free childcare, or other essential services to contact 2-1-1 or locate your local 211 help line
Village Presbyterian Church Community Food Pantry, 13115 S Village Drive, Sunday 12pm-2pm, Wednesday: 9am-12pm, 813-963-2772, need ID
United Food Bank of Plant City 813-764-0625
Grandparents Taking Care of Grandchildren
Kinship Intake Line 1-888-920-8761 A Family Support Coordinator will contact you to schedule a thorough in-home assessment to determine your needs
Health
Florida Department of Health in Hillsborough Immunizations 813-307-8077
The Family Healthcare Foundation provides free and confidential application assistance for Florida KidCare, Medicaid, the Health Insurance Marketplace, and the Hillsborough County Health Care Due to COVID-19, virtual and web-based services are available for the health and well-being of all. Call our Navigators at (English) 813-995-1066 / (Español) 813-965-0207 or make an appointment online. For questions about Florida KidCare, please call 813-362-1413.
Tampa Family Health Centers Call Center 813-397-5300
The Spring of Tampa Bay – any victims and survivors who need support, 813-247-SAFE (7233) 24/7 Hotline or 1-800-799-7233 for the National Domestic Violence Hotline or if you’re unable to speak safely, you can log in or text “LOVEIS” to 22522
Tampa Electric/TECO has suspended disconnections for non-payment through the end of August
Share program will provide a bill credit to help pay energy costs if you qualify or call 888-223-0800 weekdays from 7:30am to 6pm
Duke Energy will also not disconnect any customer’s service for non-payment through mid September, in order to give customers experiencing financial hardship extra time to make payments
Virtual Safe Baby Tuesdays 10:00-11:00am, Thursdays 11:00am-12:00pm, Last Tuesday of month 6:00-7:00pm
Moms with Babies 0-12 months old Virtual Support Group Wednesdays 1:30-2:30pm
WIC
Florida Health – Women who are pregnant or moms who have an infant and/or child less than 5 years of age call 813- 307-8074 or 813-614-4105 (to speak to a Woman’s Resource Specialist)
