Pinellas County Urban League

333 31st St. N.
St. Petersburg, FL
727/327-0977

Elec/Gas Util. Bills

Elec/Gas Deposits

(need not be an emergency situation)

All of Pinellas County

Family Size - Income

1 - $14,700
2 - $19,800
3 - $24,900
4 - $30,000

For each additional family member, add $5,100 to income limit.

$100 - $200
1x per year

Need is determined at interview; assistance is given immediately (in emergency situations) or within a couple of days if not an emergency.

Appointment only. Call for an appointment wkdays. Appointments are scheduled for Tues.-Thurs. Number of appointments taken depends on funds available. No referral necessary

Proof of income and family size. Proof of current address.

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Salvation Army Social Services North County

2 location in Pinellas:
1521 E. Druid
Clearwater (Main Loc.)
727/446-4177

209 S. Pinellas Ave.
Tarpon Springs
727/934-4476 (M, W & F)

Rental Assist.
Mort. Assist.
Electric
Water/Sewer
No deposits.

North of Ulmerton Road to County Line

Need based on circumstances. Call for further details.

Rental/mortgage assistance only to families with dependent children.

$200 housing
$100 utilities
1x per year
3x lifetime

Need is accessed and given at time of interview.

Funds paid to vendor, not applicant.

By appointment only. Call M, W, Th, F 8:30-4:00, Tues. 10-4

Proof of family size (for housing assistance), delinquent utility bills, eviction notice, other proof of need.

No referral necessary, but can be referred by caseworker or another agency.

Salvation Army Social ServicesSouth County

1400 4th St. S.
St. Petersburg, FL
727/822-4954

Delinquent utilities (electric, gas, water/sewer) No deposits.

Food Pantry

Clothes Closet

South of Ulmerton Road

Need based on circumstances not income level or family size; call for further details

$100-$150

1x per year

Need is determined at interview;

assistance available immediately upon completion of interview

Appointment only, first Friday of each month; call for appointment wkdays; scheduling approx. 60 appointments/month

No referral necessary.

Picture ID, SS card or other legal document showing SS#; proof of need, ex. shut off notice, delinquent bill, proof of extra-ordinary expenses, such as car/home repair bill, medical bills, etc.

No referral necessary, but can be referred by caseworker or another agency.

Religious Community Services

700 Druid Road
Clearwater
727/443-4031

Rent/Mortgage
Electric
Water/Sewer
Food Pantry
No deposits.

North County (some services s. county)

Family Size - Income

1 - $18,130
2 - $24,420
3 - $30,710
4 - $37,000

For each additional family member, add $6,290 to income limit.

$100 electric
1 month's rent
1x every 18 months

Immediate assistance available; some services may take up to 2 weeks

Walk-ins ok; appointments preferred.
Call 8-4 Monday-Friday for appointment

Proof of family size, proof of need, SS#, pay stub, late bills, etc.

Call for further details.

People That Love Mission

817 5th Ave. N.
St. Petersburg, FL
727/820-0775

Electric bills
Food (soup kitchen)
Temp. Shelter

To be updated

Pinellas County Human Services
6 locations in Pinellas
Main location:
647 1st Ave. N.
St. Petersburg, FL
727/582-7781
727/582-7709 info line

Call for nearest location.

Rent/Mortgage Electric
Water/Sewer
Natural Gas
Deposits for utilities
Food
Bus Passes

All of Pinellas County

Based on need and circumstances.

$600 per family/
$550 for single

Assistance provided for up to 36 months.

Immediate assistance available based on need. Need is determined at time of interview.

No referral necessary/
limited walk-ins/ appointments preferred
Open weekdays 7:30-5:00

Proof of income and family size; ID; proof of residency/
citizenship; proof of disability, if applicable; SS#

Info contained here is intended as general guideline only and eligibility must be determined by Human Services social work staff

Pinellas Opportunity Council
5 locations in Pinellas
Main location:
3443 1st Avenue N
St. Petersburg, FL
727/327-8803
Call for nearest location.

Rent/Mortgage Electric
Water/Sewer
Natural Gas
Deposits on utilities

All of Pinellas County

Based on need and circumstances.

Up to 1 month rent ($500 or less)
$45 for electric or water
Once every 18 months for rent/mortgage. Once per year for utilities.

Immediate assistance based on need and funds available.

No referral required/some walk-ins/appointments preferred.
Open weekdays until noon.

Proof of income and family size; ID/ SS# for each family member, copy of delinquent notice (utilities)

We Help – St. Pete Free Clinic
863 3rd Ave. N.
St. Petersburg, FL
727/823-3471

Water
Emergency food
Medical assistance

All of Pinellas County

Based on need and circumstances.

Up to $50 for past due water bill. Once per year.

Food allotted per family size (proof of family size required) once every 3 months.

Assistance available immediately/same day.

Emergency food can be distributed to walk-ins. All other assistance is by appointment only.
Open M-Th 8:30-4:30
Friday 8:30-12:30

ID, SS# for all family members, late notice on water bill

We Help also issues bike vouchers replace stolen bike (need driver license). Also help with applications for reduced price medication through drug companies.

Community Outreach Ministries

To be updated

Dept. of Children & Families
525 Mirror Lake Dr.
St. Petersburg, FL or
11351 Ulmerton Road
Largo, FL

Help to apply for food stamps, Medicaid and emergency cash assistance

TANF (Temp. Assist. To Needy Families)

All Pinellas

Income based on Federal Poverty Level Guidelines depending on aid applied for.

Various by case.

Cash – 45 days
Food Stamps – 30 days

Walk-ins, no appointments. Applications can be filled out on website listed below.

http://www.myflorida.com/accessflorida

or come into local office for application assistance
Open M-F 8-5

Proof of income (4 weeks pay stubs), ID, SS#, birth certificate required if applying for Medicaid. There is usually a phone/office interview after application is turned in.

This is NOT really emergency assistance, but help in securing ongoing food and medical assistance for families who qualify.