Resources

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Panhandle Rural Health and Primary Care

Community Based Healthcare

Most Insurance is accepted. Reduced rates for private payers.

Mossy Pond Library 22216 NW Lake McKenzie Blvd. Altha, Fl. 32421

Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

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Food Banks

Jackson County

Innovative Charities – Drive-thru food pantry on Wednesdays from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. You must be a resident of Jackson County and be in line by 12:00 p.m. If you receive food stamps or SSI, you automatically qualify to receive free food. Otherwise, distribution will be based on your income and the number of people in your household. Applying for food is as simple as filling out one application per year that is based on USDA income levels; ID is not required. Innovative Charities is located at 1994 Hwy. 71 South in Marianna. You can contact them at (850) 573-5526 or visit their website at www.innovativecharities.org.

St. Luke’s Episcopal Church – Food pantry on Tuesdays from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. You must be a Jackson County resident to receive food. Families can receive food once per month. St. Luke’s is located at 4362 Lafayette Street in Marianna. You can contact them at (850) 482-2431 or visit their website at www.stlukesmarianna.org/foodpantry.

Chipola Family Ministries – Food pantry hours are Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. or for the first 32 people, whichever comes first. To receive food, you must sign your name and the city you live in. Chipola Family Ministries is located at 3004 Hwy. 71 North in Marianna. You can contact them at (850) 482-6407.

My Father’s Closet – Food giveaway every Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. There is no paperwork to fill out, and everyone qualifies to receive food. My Father’s Closet is located at 5374 Cliff Street in Graceville. You can contact them at (850) 263-9555. 

Calhoun County

Catholic Charities of Northwest Florida-The Caring Coach Mobile Food Pantry is offering a free food pickup day at the St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church located at 16498 Gaskin St. Blountstown, Fl. 32424 on the 4th Wednesday of every month at 1:00 PM. This is a first-come, first-served basis. Drive-up. Remain in your car. Pop the trunk. Delivery made. Off you go! Photo ID is required. Caring Coach is a mobile food pantry, a food assistance program of Catholic Charities of Northwest Fl.

Calhoun-Liberty Ministry Center – Food pantry hours are Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Calhoun-Liberty Ministry Center is located at 21754 State Road 20 East in Blountstown. You may contact Bulan Moran at 850-447-1959 with any questions.

Chipola Community Church – Food giveaway on the 4th Saturday of the month from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. You must be a resident of Calhoun County to be eligible. ID is not required. Chipola Community Church is located at 16555 NE Jim Godwin Rd in Altha. You can contact Patricia Godwin at 850-372-2113 with any questions.

Innovative Charities, Calhoun – Drive-thru food giveaways on Thursdays from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. You must be a resident of Calhoun County to be eligible. If you receive food stamps or SSI, you automatically qualify to receive free food. Otherwise, distribution is based on your income and your household size. Applying for food is as simple as filling out one application per year that is based on USDA income levels. ID is not required. Innovative Charities, Calhoun is located at 12122 SR 20 W in Clarksville. You may contact Robert Arnold at 850-573-3231 with any questions. 

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Legal

Free Disaster Legal Assistance Event for Calhoun County Residents

Walk-ins are welcome. Assistance is provided on a first-come, first-served basis and is based on lawyer availability during the event. For those attending with legal questions, please bring documentation and paperwork related to your legal issues.

Location:

County Extension Courthouse Building: 20816 Central Ave. E. Blountstown, Fl.

Time and Date:

Wednesday, June 16, 2021 from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. CT

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Giving Hope Through Services

LSNF provides representation to low-income and vulnerable individuals in civil matters only. Eligibility for assistance may be based on income and assets of all members of the household and the legal problem.

LSNF serves the legal needs of children, elderly, victims of abuse, veterans, and people with disabilities. LSNF’s priority areas include supporting families; preserving the home; maintaining economic stability; safety, stability and health; and serving populations with special vulnerabilities. These translate to cases involving Family Law, Housing, Public Benefits, Consumers, Employment, Education, and Health Care issues. Each case is reviewed on its own legal merits for case acceptance.