Community Resources

Treasure Coast Food Bank

Regional food bank distributing millions of pounds of food annually to partner agencies across four counties.

House of Hope — Food Pantry

Emergency food assistance, hot meals, and grocery distributions for families in Martin County.

Salvation Army — Treasure Coast

Emergency food boxes, hot meals, and holiday food programs for individuals and families.

Catholic Charities — Food Pantry

Food pantry and emergency food assistance for low-income families regardless of faith background.

Mustard Seed Community Food Pantry

Weekly food distributions and emergency food boxes for Indian River County residents.

SNAP / Food Stamps (DCF)

Apply for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits through Florida's ACCESS program.

WIC — Women, Infants & Children

Nutrition support, healthy food vouchers, and breastfeeding help for pregnant women, new mothers, and children under 5.

Treasure Coast Homeless Services Council

Coordinates homeless services and housing programs across the Treasure Coast region.

House of Hope — Housing Assistance

Rental and utility assistance, transitional housing, and case management for Martin County families.

Habitat for Humanity — Treasure Coast

Affordable homeownership, home repair, and neighborhood revitalization programs.

St. Lucie County Housing Authority

Section 8 housing vouchers, public housing, and rental assistance for low-income residents.

Helping People Succeed

Emergency rental and utility assistance, housing case management, and eviction prevention.

Indian River County Housing Authority

Affordable housing, Section 8 vouchers, and housing assistance programs for Indian River County.

Kids First of The Treasure Coast

Immediate basic needs including food, clothing, shoes, pajamas, and care packs delivered directly to vulnerable children. No waiting lists.

Children's Services Council — Martin County

Funds and coordinates programs for children's health, safety, education, and well-being in Martin County.

Children's Services Council — St. Lucie County

Invests in programs that improve outcomes for children and families in St. Lucie County.

Tykes & Teens

Mental health counseling, crisis intervention, and support services for children, teens, and families.

Healthy Families Florida — Treasure Coast

Home visiting program supporting new and expectant parents with parenting skills and child development.

Early Learning Coalition — Treasure Coast

Subsidized childcare, school readiness programs, and early education resources for families.

Big Brothers Big Sisters — Treasure Coast

One-to-one mentoring matches for youth ages 6–18 with caring adult volunteers.

Boys & Girls Club — Treasure Coast

After-school programs, summer camps, tutoring, and youth development for ages 6–18.

Raulerson Hospital Community Health

Community health services and charity care programs for uninsured and underinsured patients.

Treasure Coast Community Health

Federally Qualified Health Center offering medical, dental, and behavioral health on a sliding fee scale.

Indian River Medical Center — Community Health

Community health programs, charity care, and specialty referrals for Indian River County residents.

Tykes & Teens — Mental Health

Outpatient mental health counseling, crisis services, and psychiatric care for children and families.

SLC Substance Abuse — Behavioral Health

Substance abuse treatment, mental health services, and crisis stabilization for St. Lucie County residents.

Medicaid / Florida KidCare

Low-cost and free health insurance for children and teens up to age 18 whose families meet income guidelines.

211 Treasure Coast — Health Navigator

Free referrals to local health clinics, mental health providers, and prescription assistance programs.

LIHEAP — Low Income Home Energy Assistance

Federal program helping low-income households pay heating and cooling energy costs.

EHEAP — Emergency Home Energy Assistance

Emergency energy assistance for elderly households facing utility disconnection.

FPL — Care to Share Program

Florida Power & Light program providing bill payment assistance to customers in financial hardship.

Salvation Army — Utility Assistance

Emergency utility bill assistance and payment arrangements for families facing disconnection.

Helping People Succeed — Utility Help

Emergency utility assistance, budget counseling, and case management for Martin County families.

Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County (TC)

Adult literacy tutoring, ESL classes, and family literacy programs.

Indian River State College — Adult Ed

GED preparation, adult basic education, English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), and workforce training.

Martin County School District — Title I

Title I support services, free/reduced lunch, school supply programs, and family engagement resources.

St. Lucie County School District — Title I

Title I academic support, free/reduced lunch, and family resource programs for St. Lucie County students.

Treasure Coast Reads

Community literacy initiative providing books, reading programs, and tutoring for children and adults.

Kids First of The Treasure Coast

Free clothing, shoes, pajamas, and care packs delivered directly to children. No waiting lists, no barriers.

House of Hope — Thrift & Clothing

Free and low-cost clothing, household items, and basic needs through thrift stores and direct assistance.

Salvation Army — Clothing Assistance

Free clothing vouchers, thrift store discounts, and emergency clothing for families in crisis.

St. Lucie County Community Services

Emergency assistance including clothing, hygiene items, and household goods for St. Lucie County residents.

Goodwill Industries — Treasure Coast

Low-cost clothing, household goods, and job training programs across the Treasure Coast.

SafeSpace — Domestic Violence Shelter

24-hour emergency shelter, crisis counseling, legal advocacy, and support services for domestic violence survivors.

Sunrise of Pasco County (TC Affiliate)

Domestic violence shelter, transitional housing, and advocacy services for survivors and their children.

National Domestic Violence Hotline

24/7 confidential support, safety planning, and local shelter referrals for domestic violence survivors.

211 Treasure Coast — Crisis Line

24/7 crisis intervention, suicide prevention, and emergency referrals to local services.

American Red Cross — Treasure Coast

Disaster relief, emergency shelter, and recovery assistance following fires, floods, and other disasters.

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Free, confidential crisis support for people in suicidal crisis or mental health distress — available 24/7.

CareerSource Research Coast

Free job placement, resume assistance, skills training, and unemployment services for job seekers.

Helping People Succeed — Financial Coaching

Financial literacy, budgeting coaching, benefits enrollment, and economic self-sufficiency programs.

Florida DEO — Reemployment Assistance

Florida unemployment insurance (Reemployment Assistance) applications and appeals.

Goodwill — Job Training & Placement

Vocational training, job placement, and career development programs for individuals with barriers to employment.

VITA — Free Tax Preparation

IRS-certified volunteers prepare free federal and state tax returns for households earning under $67,000.

Martin County — Community Coach

Fixed-route and demand-responsive public transit serving Martin County residents.

St. Lucie County Transit (SCAT)

Fixed-route bus service and paratransit for St. Lucie County residents, including ADA-accessible options.

Indian River County Transit (IRCT)

Public bus routes and demand-response transportation for Indian River County residents.

Medicaid Non-Emergency Medical Transport

Free non-emergency medical transportation for Medicaid recipients traveling to covered medical appointments.