Additional Resources Available for Hurricane Idalia Survivors

In addition to FEMA, there are many resources that a survivor from Hurricane Idalia can turn to for help. Working both independently and in cooperation with FEMA, many federal, state, and local agencies are ready to assist.

Agricultural Assistance

• The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) partnered with FEMA and other organizations to create the Disaster Resource Center

Cleanup Help Free

• Call 800-451-1954, through Sept. 15, 2023.

Essential Services

• Department of Children & Families ACCESS Florida Information Line Information and application assistance in filing for food stamps, temporary cash assistance, Medicaid. Call 850-300-4323; TTY:  800-955-8771.
• FEEDING FLORIDA Website refers applicants to all food banks in Florida or call 855-352-3663.
• Catholic Charities of Central Florida Provides referrals to organizations providing emergency food assistance. Call 211, 888-658-2828, or 407-658-1818.    
• All Faiths Food Bank Referrals to organizations providing emergency food assistance. Call 941-379-6333.
• Suncoast Haven Rest Rescue Mission Providing food boxes, meals, clothing, spiritual care and furniture.  Location: 1763 9^th Ave N, St Petersburg, FL 33713, call 727-545-8282.

Financial Assistance 

• American Red Cross For more information and steps to register for an appointment, please see visit their website. 
• Florida Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) The Florida Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program is designed to help needy families achieve self-sufficiency. Call Center: 850-300-4323.

Housing

• Housing Resource Helpline is a rental housing locator for impacted families in search of affordable rental housing units that are available throughout the state. You may contact the locator’s toll-free call center for assistance in conducting your search by calling 877-428-8844.

Legal Services

• Community Legal Services of Mid-Florida Helpline To speak directly to an attorney and receive free legal advice 1-800-405-1417                                                                   
• Florida Rural Legal Services a non-profit law firm providing quality civil legal advice, representation and education for low-income people and communities. Call 888-582-3410, Farmworkers: 855-771-3077
• Legal Services of North Florida Helpline  Provides services and aid to individuals and families with the most critical legal problems. Tallahassee: 850-385-9007; Pensacola: 850-432-8222; Fort Walton Beach: 850-862-3279; Panama City: 850-769-3581; Quincy: 850-875-9881

Unemployment Assistance

• Visit FloridaJobs.org or call 800-385-3920.  Apply for Benefits - FloridaJobs.org

You can get access to more disaster help and resources, as well as a personalized list of available assistance. (No login or personal information required.) Visit https://www.disasterassistance.gov/get-assistance/find-assistance where additional government benefits, including disaster relief for individuals and households, can be found.