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 (nearest DCF office): DCF / ACCESS Florida Service Center — 375 Commerce Pkwy #101, Rockledge
- 📞 (321) 604-4273 | Mon–Fri 8am–5pm
- The closest DCF service center to Titusville (about 30 minutes south). Note: reviews indicate long waits — applying online first and using a community partner for help is strongly recommended.
- Local Application Help: Harry T. Moore Social Services Center — 725 S DeLeon Ave, Titusville
- 📞 (321) 225-4017
- A right-in-Titusville community services hub that can help with applications and benefits, plus a food pantry, free faxing/copying, and a weekly community meal.
Seniors 60+ may qualify for Florida's Elderly Simplified Application Project (ESAP), which streamlines the process with less paperwork, longer certification periods (up to 36 months), and waived interviews for households where everyone is 60+ or disabled.
💡 CSFP (Commodity Supplemental Food Program): Florida participates in CSFP, providing monthly USDA food boxes to low-income seniors 60+. In Brevard, contact Aging Matters in Brevard at (321) 639-8770 to find your nearest CSFP distribution site.
💡 Tip: Dial 2-1-1 Brevard for free help applying and finding food.
State and Local Nutrition: Local meals on wheels, food pantries, community meals, etc.
Aging Matters in Brevard (Meals on Wheels) — 3600 W King St, Cocoa (serves countywide)
📞 (321) 639-8770 | https://agingmattersbrevard.org/services/meals-on-wheels | Mon–Fri 9am–5pm
The county's lead aging organization and Meals on Wheels provider, delivering meals to homebound seniors throughout Brevard, including Titusville, and running congregate dining sites. This is your first call for home-delivered meals. (Meals are prepared by the Brevard Community Kitchen, (321) 636-9901.)
- Titusville Seniors at Lunch
St. James A.M.E. Church
625 Dummitt Avenue
Titusville, FL 32796
321-410-9194
North Brevard Charities Sharing Center
📞 (321) 269-6555 | northbrevardcharities.org
North Brevard's primary charity, providing a food pantry, emergency financial assistance, and a thrift store for low-income residents and seniors. A cornerstone local resource — call for pantry hours and assistance intake.
- https://northbrevardcharities.org/what-we-do/food-pantry.html
- Tuesdays and Fridays 11a-3p
- 412 Main Street, Titusville, FL 32796
Hummingbird Pantry — distributions at 3000 Jolly St, Titusville (and other sites)
📞 (321) 225-4075 | Drive-through pantry giving out generous fresh produce, meat, and dairy. Operates roughly twice a month — check their Facebook page "Hummingbird Pantry distribution times" for the current schedule, as days vary.
No One Hungry Food Pantry — 418 Pine St, Titusville
📞 (321) 567-4408 | Tue 10am–12pm | https://www.noonehungryfl.org/
A small, caring neighborhood pantry.
Harry T. Moore Social Services Center — 725 S DeLeon Ave, Titusville
📞 (321) 225-4017 | https://www.titusville.com/2821/Community-Meal-Program
- Community Meal Program: The Community Meal program is held on the third Thursday of the month starting at 3:00pm in the Community Room; sponsorship provided. Doors open at 2:45pm. This is a dine-in only event, no to-go's or take outs. Days and times are subject to change. Meals are served while supply last or until 4:00PM.
Food Pantry at Life Church of Titusville — 801 S Park Ave, Titusville
📞 (321) 267-2455 | https://www.lifechurchoftitusville.com/food-pantrybenevolence.html
A church-based pantry serving the immediate area. Check website for food pantry hours.
North Brevard Food Pantries List: https://www.titusville.com/DocumentCenter/View/6092/Food-Pantries-List-North-Brevard-as-of-October-2025
Titusville Resources for Senior Citizens: https://www.titusville.com/2803/Community-Resources#docaccess-2d2fa1a2b7473f0a7fd0c7063c977c98d776b421c64f23ebfd79e721d7071f4a
💡 Tip: Dial 2-1-1 for a complete, up-to-date list of pantries and community meals — schedules change frequently.
Elder Care: Caregiver assistance, local area on aging, etc.
Transportation: Senior transportation
- Healthcare Assistance:
- Rx Assistance:
- Medicare Rx Assistance:
- Insulin Assistance:
- EyeCare America: eligible patients can receive a free eye exam plus a one year follow up for any condition diagnosed in the initial exam.
- National Institute of Health: provides information for several organizations that can assist with eye exams, eyeglasses, and eye-related prescriptions.
- National Ramp: provides information and resources for obtaining a ramp.
- Paying for Senior Care: provides information for state assistance programs for Durable Medical Equipment.
- 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.
Enrichment: Senior centers, community activities, etc.