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Emergency Services
Emergency Shelter Program

The Emergency Shelter Program provides short-term and immediate assistance to homeless individuals, families, or those that might otherwise need emergency temporary shelter.  This program serves Leon county only.

 
Emergency Food Assistance Program

The Emergency Food Assistance Program distributes USDA food commodities to eligible individuals and families on a monthly basis in Leon, Liberty, Calhoun, Jefferson and Franklin counties.  Please contact the CAP office for the distribution date in your area.

FORMS       

Commodities Application       

Distribution Sites

 

To sign up for commodities, print and complete the application form. Bring the completed form with you to the commodities site on distribution day.

County Distribution Sites

Calhoun County

Altha:

1st Monday of the 1st full week of each month
Altha Library
2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
(850) 674-5067

 

Blountstown:

1st Thursday of the 1st full week of each month
0Voting House, located off of Pear and Azalea Street, Blountstown
02:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
0(850) 674-5067

 

Franklin County

Carrabelle:

2nd Wednesday of each month
08:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon
203 5th Street, Carrabelle
(850)697-5337

Apalachicola:

2nd Thursday of each month
8:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon
192 14th Street Suite #113 Apalachicola
(850)653-8057

Jefferson County

3rd Thursday of each month
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon
940-A Mamie Scott Drive, Monticello
(850) 997-8231

Liberty County

Bristol:

1st Wednesday of the 1st full week of each month
2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
10405 NW Theo Jenkins Lane, Room A-2, Bristol
(850) 643-5113

Hosford:

1st Friday of the 1st full week of each month
Hosford Fire Department
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon
(850) 643-5113

 
Direct Emergency Assistance Program (DEAP)

The DEAP is funded by Leon County for households experiencing a crisis.  It includes:

  • Rent and utility payment/deposit
  • Prescription assistance
  • Transportation
  • Food assistance
 
Project Quincy

Project Quincy is funded by the City of Quincy and provides emergency utility assistance to City of Quincy utility customers meeting the following requirements:

 

  • 60 years old or older
  • Documented medical conditions and/or disabilities
  • Loss of income due to injury or illness.
 
Project Share

Project Share is funded by the City of Tallahassee and provides utility payment and deposit assistance to City of Tallahassee utility customers meeting the following requirements:

 

  • 60 years old or older
  • Documented medical conditions and/or disabilities
  • Loss of income due to injury or illness.
 
Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

The LIHEAP assists low-income households in meeting the costs of utility payments and crisis assistance.

 

  • Priority is given to households with elderly, disabled, or children under 5 years of age.
  • Benefit amount is based on National Poverty guidelines

 

This program serves: Leon, Calhoun, Franklin, Gadsden, Gulf, Jefferson and Liberty counties.