Emergency Resources

Longwood Sharing Center

• ThePantry - Alleviate hunger in your local community by donating or volunteering to provide food assistance.

• Families In Crisis - Submit rent/mortgage & utility applications if you live in Central Florida and are seeking financial assistance.

Christian HELP

• Food Pantry

Food Pantry Hours: 9:30 AM - 1:30 PM, Tuesday-Friday

According to the CH page, “On your first visit, bring a valid I.D. and proof of residency (like a recent bill) for Seminole County. You will check-in at the front desk and be given a ticket. Behind our office, is our Food Pantry. You and your household will be blessed with a variety of groceries.”

The Jewish Pavilion

• Senior Service Donations - 94% of your gift donations goes directly towards programs for the elders.

  According to the JP page, “The Jewish Pavilion of Central Florida is a 501 (C) (3) non-profit organization that relies on the contributions of individuals and organizations that believe as we do in “Building A Legacy of Care” for our elderly Jewish community.”

United Against Poverty

According to the UAP page, “We accept donations throughout the East Coast and Midwest Regions of the United States. We accept Kickloads 7 days a week from 9 am to 6pm art all of our locations. Contact us to schedule the drop-off. Contact Us Anytime 24 Hours A Day, 7 Days A Week: 844.277.1249 | Email Us”

• Food & Money Donations - Three UP center locations include Indian River County, Orlando, & St. Lucie County.

• MSGP - To become a part of United Against Poverty’s Member Share Grocery Program (MSGP):

  “Qualified families living at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level must fill out an application. Upon qualification, individuals become members and can begin purchase of food or household products.”

• CSP - According to the UAP page, “The Crisis Stabilization Program is intended to provide support for individuals facing instability in their lives whether that be physical, financial or emotional…

  If you are facing a crisis and don’t know where to turn, visit your nearest UP Center and request a meeting with our Crisis Navigator for assistance, or contact us using the form below. A Crisis Stabilization team member will respond to all inquiries.”

• CPS - A variety of help resources are offered through Collaborative Partner Services (CPS) at the UP center locations.

Shepherd’s Hope

• Financial Gifts - Support SH by lending donations to provide life-saving medical care to uninsured children, women, and men in Central Florida. 91% of donations directly benefit patient care.

Hope & Help

• Healthcare Assistance Program

  According to the H&H page, “Enrollment in the program is simple and easy, choose a Program Partner medical provider for your medical care and treatment and then choose a Program Partner pharmacy for your medication. When you do that, we will take care of the rest. To get started, just schedule a free consultation with a Health Care Advisor today. Call 407.645.2577 or click the "‘Contact Us’ button below”

• Syringe Service Program

  According to the H&H page, “Initial Program enrollment takes at least 30-45 minutes and participants are encouraged to be screened for HIV and Hepatitis C at least every 3-months. Once enrolled, you will receive an enrollment card that you will need to present each time you return for services. The enrollment card also serves as an educational tool in case you are questioned by legal authorities.”

Harvest Time International

• Product Donations - Accept all kinds of donations from food and beverage to clothing and household goods. You can indivudally drop-off donations at several locations including Sanford Hope Center, Port Orange Hope Center, and HTI Thrift Store.

• Financial Donations - Tax deductible donations that ensure they get to the people in need.

• Disaster Response

  According to the HTI page, “With our headquarters located in Central Florida, we are uniquely positioned to respond to disasters in Latin American and Caribbean countries and the Southeast US. And, when there are disasters outside of our physical footprint, we resource our nonprofit partners on the ground with requested supplies specific to each crisis. Our work is made possible by generous corporate donors, our robust logistics network, and like-minded nonprofit partnerships throughout the US and around the world.”