The Children’s Table • Caring is our Legacy
Food Assistance & Community Resources
Everyone deserves food on the table. Whether you need groceries for your family, help applying for food benefits, or support for an older loved one, these resources can help you take the next step.
Need food for your family?
The Children’s Table serves rural North Central Florida through food distributions and mobile outreach. Check our current schedule for dates, times, and locations, or call us with questions about food availability.
Food bank:
680 W. Thrasher Drive, Bronson, FL 32621
Phone:
(352) 486-6525
Help beyond a food box
Explore food and family support
SNAP: Help buying groceries
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), also called food stamps, helps eligible households buy groceries. Approved benefits are provided through an Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card.
Florida’s Department of Children and Families determines eligibility. Use MyACCESS to apply or manage your benefits.
Help with a SNAP application
Have questions about applying, submitting documents, or checking your benefits? Florida’s MyACCESS Help Center provides application guidance and support.
DCF Customer Call Center:
850-300-4323
Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
WIC: Nutrition for growing families
Florida WIC offers healthy foods, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and referrals for eligible pregnant women, new mothers, infants, and children younger than five.
Visit Florida’s WIC website to learn about eligibility and how to connect with services.
Support for older adults
Florida’s Elder Helpline connects older adults and caregivers with information about services in their area. Ask about meal programs and other support available in your county.
Florida Elder Helpline:
1-800-963-5337
Getting started with Florida SNAP
- Visit MyACCESS. Follow the instructions to begin your food assistance application.
- Share your household information. Be ready to provide details about household members, income, and expenses.
- Watch for requests from DCF. You may be asked for documents or an interview. MyACCESS explains what you need to submit.
- Keep your contact information current. Read notices and respond by the deadlines listed so you do not miss an important next step.
You do not have to upload documents before submitting your application. DCF will let you know which documents are needed.
Common questions
Who decides whether I qualify for SNAP?
Florida’s Department of Children and Families reviews applications and determines eligibility and benefit amounts. Your household circumstances and current program rules affect the decision. Visit the official Florida SNAP page for current information.
What is the difference between SNAP and EBT?
SNAP is the food assistance program. EBT is the electronic card system used to provide approved benefits.
What can I buy with SNAP?
SNAP covers eligible grocery foods, including fruits, vegetables, meat, fish, dairy, bread, and cereals, as well as seeds and plants that produce food. Purchase restrictions can change. Check Florida’s official SNAP guidance for current rules.
Can The Children’s Table approve my benefits?
Benefit applications and eligibility decisions are handled by the agency that operates each program. For SNAP application or account questions, contact Florida DCF at 850-300-4323. For questions about The Children’s Table food distributions, call (352) 486-6525.
What if I need food while my application is being reviewed?
You can check The Children’s Table distribution schedule and call us about current food availability. You do not need to wait for a SNAP decision to contact us.
Where can I find current SNAP requirements?
Use the Florida DCF SNAP website for official program information. If you already receive benefits, read your DCF notices and check MyACCESS for updates specific to your case.
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