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Largo, Florida

Pinellas County

Federal Nutrition: How to apply for SNAP and CSFP in state

How to Apply for SNAP in Florida
SNAP (food assistance) in Florida is administered by the Department of Children and Families (DCF) through the ACCESS Florida system. Applications are handled primarily online or by phone:

  • Online: Apply at myflfamilies.com/services/public-assistance (ACCESS Florida portal) — available 24/7
  • By Phone: Call the DCF customer call center at 1-850-300-4323 (TTY 1-800-955-8771)
  • In Person (Largo):
    • DCF / ACCESS Florida Office — 11351 Ulmerton Rd, Unit 130, Largo
      📞 (727) 552-2500 | Mon–Fri 8am–5pm
      The local DCF service center for Pinellas County.
    • Note: reviews indicate long phone hold times and busy lobbies, so booking an appointment online first and arriving early is strongly recommended.

Seniors 60+ may qualify for Florida's Elderly Simplified Application Project (ESAP), which simplifies the process with less paperwork, longer certification periods (up to 36 months), and waived interviews for households where everyone is 60+ or disabled. Larger medical-expense deductions can also increase the benefit amount.

💡 CSFP (Commodity Supplemental Food Program): Florida participates in CSFP, providing monthly USDA food boxes to low-income seniors 60+. In Pinellas County, contact Feeding Tampa Bay or Neighborly Senior Care Network at (727) 573-9444 to find your nearest CSFP distribution site.

💡 Free help applying is available through Gulfcoast Legal Services and many of the food pantries listed below, or dial 2-1-1 for the Tampa Bay Cares helpline.

State and Local Nutrition: Local meals on wheels, food pantries, community meals, etc.

Neighborly Senior Care Network (Meals on Wheels for Pinellas) — 5225 Tech Data Dr, Ste 102, Clearwater
📞 (727) 573-9444 | neighborly.org | Mon–Fri 7:30am–5pm
The official Meals on Wheels provider for Pinellas County, delivering nutritious meals to homebound seniors and operating congregate dining sites. This is your first call for home-delivered meals. They also run senior day programs and craft activities.

Neighborly Senior Care Network – Senior Cafes

  • Neighborly Senior Cafés are friendly gathering places for adults aged 60 and older in Pinellas County. Also known as the local Congregate Meal Program, Senior Cafés offer a relaxed way to enjoy lunch, conversation, and activities with others in your community.
  • Each café has its own personality, with activities that may include games, movies, karaoke, group exercise, outings, and special events. Whether you come for the food, the friendships, or simply a change of scenery, you are welcome here. Each location is a great way to learn about community resources.
  • Activities begin at 11 a.m., and lunch is served at noon. Transportation is available.
  • Call (727) 573-9444 to find a Neighborly Senior Café near you.
  • https://www.neighborly.org/senior-cafes

Abundant Life Food Pantry — 1550 S Belcher Rd, Largo
📞 (727) 210-5433 | Sat 8–10am
A well-loved Largo food pantry with friendly volunteers and a generous, diverse food supply. Coffee and snacks offered while you wait. (Note: it's a faith-based site.)

Oak Ridge Wesleyan Church Food Pantry — 11000 110th Ave N, #1, Largo
📞 via 2-1-1 | Wed & Sat 9am–12pm | https://www.oakridgewc.com/ministries/food-pantry

  • Phone: (727) 393-9182

  • Email: info@oakridgewc.com

    A friendly neighborhood pantry that also has a thrift store on-site. Reviewers praise the generous portions and kind staff.

Feeding Pinellas Empowerment Center — 6330 54th Ave N, St. Petersburg
📞 (813) 710-6269 | Mon–Thu 9am–4pm| https://ftb.org/feeding-pinellas
An appointment-based food pantry with a cafeteria serving hot meals. Reviewers highlight how the staff prioritizes dignity and treats everyone with respect.

  • Trinity Café
    • Trinity Cafe is our free, full-service restaurant for those in need of a healthy meal. Enjoy a 3-course, chef prepared meal with us on site Monday – Friday each week.
    • Serving hours: Monday-Friday, 11:30am – 12:30pm
  • The Market
    • Our free on-site grocery store where you can shop for essential fresh, frozen, and shelf-stable items.
    • By appointment only:
  • Neighbor Services
    • Have questions about food assistance, SNAP, or other benefits? We’re here to help you. Get connected to the services you need most and meet with our Navigator! All services are available for walk-ins on a first come, first served basis.
    • walk-ins available: Monday – Thursday: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm; Friday: by appointment only

Hope Villages of America (RCS) Food Distribution Center — 700 Druid Rd, Clearwater
📞 (727) 443-4031 | Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri 12:30–3:30pm, Tue 12:30–6:30pm | https://hopevillagesofamerica.org/help/#food
One of the region's largest food distribution centers (816 reviews), serving thousands. Bring a local ID. Offers fresh fruits, vegetables, meats, and canned goods.

Open Arms Ministry Resource Center — 2039 Druid Rd, Clearwater
📞 (727) 586-5380 | Mon–Wed 1–3pm | https://www.stpaulumc.org/serve/open-arms-ministry/
A choice-style pantry where you can select your own items (helps reduce waste). Visits allowed up to 3 times/month, including one USDA food day.

💡 Tip: Dial 2-1-1 for a complete, up-to-date list of community meals and pantries — church-based schedules change frequently.

Elder Care: Caregiver assistance, local area on aging, etc.

Neighborly Senior Care Network Adult Day Services

  • https://www.neighborly.org/adult-day-services
  • LARGO ADULT DAY CENTER
    • Location: 11095 131st. Street, Largo, FL 33774
  • Phone Number: 727-593-1253
  • Participants can enjoy:
    • Breakfast, lunch, and snacks approved by a licensed dietitian
    • Transportation services from home to the Adult Day Center
    • Customized care plans and full assessments
    • Personal care assistance
    • Group discussions and guest speakers
    • Physical and cognitive activities

Area Agency on Aging of Pasco-Pinellas, Inc. — 9549 Koger Blvd N, #100, St. Petersburg
📞 (727) 570-9696 | Elder Helpline: 1-800-963-5337 | agingcarefl.org | Mon–Fri 8am–5pm
This is the official federally designated Area Agency on Aging for Largo and all of Pinellas County. The Elder Helpline is your single most important number — it connects seniors and caregivers to Older Americans Act programs: caregiver respite, in-home services, case management, the Statewide Medicaid Managed Care Long-Term Care program, and waitlist screening. Call them first to begin any service.

Caring & Sharing Center for Independent Living (Disability Achievement Center) — 12552 S Belcher Rd, Largo
📞 (727) 539-7550 | Mon–Fri 9am–5pm | https://www.mydacil.org/
A nonprofit providing free durable medical equipment (wheelchairs, lifts, walkers), independent living support, caregiver help, and even monthly pet therapy days.

No Place Like Home Care, LLC — 9180 Oakhurst Rd, Ste 6, Seminole
📞 (727) 953-7185 | Mon–Fri 9am–5pm

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A private in-home care agency serving Largo, praised for compassionate, dependable caregivers and flexible scheduling from light help to 24/7 live-in care.

Danny's Home Health Care of Largo — 2700 E Bay Dr, Ste 101, Largo
📞 (727) 249-0722 | Mon–Fri 8:30am–5pm | https://dannyshomehealth.com/
A local home health provider with attentive, compassionate nurses and aides who treat patients with dignity.

PhilAm Home Care — 801 W Bay Dr, #512, Largo
📞 (727) 531-4946 | Mon–Fri 9am–5pm | https://www.philamhomecareinc.com/
An agency offering compassionate in-home and end-of-life care, with caregivers described as gentle and family-like.

💡 Key Statewide Resources:

  • Florida Elder Helpline: 1-800-963-5337 (master number for all aging services)
  • SHINE (free Medicare/Medicaid counseling): call the Elder Helpline and ask for SHINE
  • Alzheimer's Association 24/7 Helpline: 1-800-272-3900
  • Long-Term Care Ombudsman: 1-888-831-0404 

Transportation: Senior transportation

Neighborly Senior Care Network

  • https://www.neighborly.org/transportation
  • All medical appointments must be within 10 miles of clients’ homes. Trips must be scheduled at a minimum of five days in advance but up to three weeks ahead.
  • You may submit the completed registration form to transportation@neighborly.org, or by mail to: Neighborly Transportation 5225 Tech Data Dr., Ste 102, Clearwater, FL 33760, or by fax to 727.573.7781
  • Adults over 60 may qualify for assistance. Donations go towards expanding and improving transportation services for our clients.
  • Call 727-573-9444 to speak with our team.
  • Transportation Hours: 9:30am-4pm, Monday – Friday
  • Business Hours: 8am-5pm, Monday – Friday
  • Make a request, or call (727) 573-9444 for more information on how you can schedule a trip today!
  • Questions or concerns regarding transportation services and/or team members may be directed to: Julie Curtis, NTP Program Administrative Assistant.

PSTA (Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority) — main office 3201 Scherer Dr, St. Petersburg; Largo Transit Center on Ulmerton Rd
📞 (727) 540-1900 | psta.net | Office Mon–Fri 8am–4:30pm
The county's fixed-route bus system. Seniors 65+ and Medicare cardholders qualify for a reduced-fare ID card (about half-price fares). The Largo Transit Center connects multiple routes. Apply for a senior card at the PSTA office.

PSTA Access (ADA Paratransit) — through PSTA
📞 (727) 540-1900 | psta.net/access
Door-to-door shared-ride service for seniors and people with disabilities who cannot use fixed-route buses. Eligibility application and advance reservations required. PSTA also offers the Transportation Disadvantaged (TD) program for income-eligible riders.

Wheelchair Transport Service — 14561 58th St N, Clearwater
📞 (727) 586-2811 | Open daily 5am–10pm
A long-established wheelchair-accessible medical transport. Drivers are praised as polite, gentle, and professional — popular for VA hospital and medical trips.

Medical Transport Services — 6500 121st Ave, Largo
📞 (727) 230-8555 | Open daily 8am–10pm
A Largo-based transport service handling everything from local medical trips to long-distance moves with nurses on board. Highly praised for careful, compassionate handling.

💡 Additional Tips:

  • Medicaid NEMT: If on Florida Medicaid, free rides to covered appointments may be available through your managed care plan — check your member card.
  • The Elder Helpline (1-800-963-5337) can connect seniors to subsidized transportation programs.
  • Many in-home care agencies (like Neighborly and Seniors Helping Seniors) also provide accompanied transportation.

  • Veterans Crisis Hotline: 1-800-273-8255 (Veterans- press 1)
  • Adult Maltreatment Hotline: 800-482-8049
  • National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233
    • Hours: 24/7. Languages: English, Spanish, and 200+ through interpretation service
  • Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration or SAMHSA's National Helpline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
  • Crisis Services & Suicide Prevention: Dial 988

Housing: Rental assistance, home cleaning and repair assistance, utility assistance, etc.

Hope Villages of America – Housing Stability and Homeless Prevention

Pinellas County Housing Authority — 11479 Ulmerton Rd, Largo
📞 (727) 443-7684 | pcha.uss.net | Mon–Thu 8am–5pm, Fri 8am–12pm
Administers Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers and public housing for low-income seniors and families. Apply for the waitlist when open. (Note: reviews flag slow communication — follow up persistently and keep copies of everything.)

Community Service Foundation — 925 Lakeview Rd, Clearwater
📞 (727) 461-0618 | csfhome.org | Mon–Fri 9am–3pm
A nonprofit providing affordable rental housing and rental assistance programs for low-income residents, including seniors.

Salvation Army Social Services (Clearwater) — 1521 Druid Rd, Clearwater
📞 (727) 446-4177 | Mon–Fri 9am–12pm & 1–3:30pm
Provides emergency rent and utility bill assistance (to prevent shutoffs) plus food pantry support. Often accessed via a 2-1-1 referral — one reviewer credits them with paying an electric bill before disconnection.

💡 Affordable Senior Apartment Communities in Largo:

    • Heritage Presbyterian Housing — 10200 122nd Ave N (4.3 stars): well-maintained senior community near Largo Mall with private patios, a lake, and a rec hall. Call (727) 393-3477.
    • Pinellas Heights Senior Apartments — 11411 Ulmerton Rd: income-based senior apartments. Call (727) 953-9809.
    • Imperial Palms (55+) — 101 Imperial Palm Dr: amenity-rich 55+ community with two heated pools, meal plans, and resident activities. Call (727) 610-7347.

💡 Utility & Repair Resources:

    • LIHEAP (Low-Income Home Energy Assistance): In Pinellas, apply through the Pinellas County Office of Human Services at (727) 464-8400 or via the Salvation Army — helps pay electric/cooling bills, critical in Florida heat.
    • Duke Energy Share the Light Fund / EnergyNeighbor: emergency bill assistance — ask Duke Energy at 1-800-700-8744.
    • Pinellas County Weatherization & Minor Home Repair: the county and CSF administer free weatherization and critical home repairs for income-eligible seniors — call (727) 464-8400.
    • Rebuilding Together Tampa Bay: free critical home repairs for low-income seniors and disabled homeowners — find current intake via 2-1-1.

Enrichment: Senior centers, community activities, etc.

Largo Community Center — 400 Alt Keene Rd, Largo
📞 (727) 518-3131 | playlargo.com | Mon–Fri 8am–9pm, Sat 8am–2pm
A hub offering classes, social events, garage sales, fitness, and a stunning ballroom. A great place for seniors to stay active and connected close to home.

Highland Recreation Complex — 400 Highland Ave, Largo
📞 (727) 518-3016 | playlargo.com | Mon–Fri 6am–8pm
An affordable, well-equipped rec center with a pool, gym, indoor track, classrooms, and beautiful outdoor walking trails around a lake. Very low membership fees, especially for seniors — excellent for fitness and fall prevention.

Aging Well Center at the Long Center — 1501 N Belcher Rd, Clearwater
📞 (727) 562-4904 | Mon–Fri 8am–4pm
A senior center with many free, evidence-based health & wellness, fall-prevention, and SilverSneakers programs, plus low-cost classes and senior day trips. Olympic pool and gym on-site. 

Pinellas Park Senior Center — 7625 59th St N, Pinellas Park
📞 (727) 541-0776 | Mon–Fri 8am–5pm
A 50+ center with a gym, covered shuffleboard, bingo, dance classes, day trips, and a welcoming, family-like staff.

The Sunshine Center — 330 5th St N, St. Petersburg
📞 (727) 893-7101 | Mon–Fri 8am–4pm
A St. Petersburg senior center with cards, theater/acting, classes, and abundant social activities and resources.

💡 Additional Enrichment Resources:

    • SilverSneakers: Many Medicare Advantage plans include free gym/fitness access — check eligibility at silversneakers.com or (888) 423-4632.
    • AARP Florida: aarp.org/fl or 1-866-595-6222 for events, free AARP Tax-Aide, fraud-prevention workshops, and volunteer roles.
    • OLLI at Eckerd College (Osher Lifelong Learning Institute): affordable noncredit courses for adults 50+ — eckerd.edu/olli.
    • Pinellas County Libraries (Largo Public Library, 120 Central Park Dr): free programs, tech classes, book clubs, and digital resources — (727) 587-6715.
    • 2-1-1 Tampa Bay Cares: Dial 211 anytime for a live specialist to find current activities, support groups, and assistance.

 

Two numbers are worth keeping handy across nearly every category: the Florida Elder Helpline (1-800-963-5337) for all aging services, and 2-1-1 for everything else (food, housing, utilities, and emergencies).