Food
Housing, Furniture, Basic Needs
Health & Dental
Your title Legal Help
Refugee & Immigrant Support
Food
Second Harvest of the Big Bend
Address:
4446 Entrepot Blvd, Tallahassee 32310
Phone:
(850) 562-3033
Website:
fightinghunger.org
Pantry Finder:
fightinghunger.org/find-food
Services:
Regional food bank.
Population Served:
Anyone facing food insecurity through partner pantries.
2-1-1 Big Bend (United Way)
Phone:
1-877-211-7005
Text:
898211
Website:
211bigbend.org
Services:
Food, housing, rent assistance, health care, employment, counseling and service referrals.
Hours:
24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Manna on Meridian
Address:
2200 N Meridian Rd, Tallahassee 32303
Phone:
(850) 385-6151
Website:
mannaonmeridian.org
Services:
Free groceries, including fresh food.
Population Served:
Anyone in need.
Hours:
Sundays 11:00 a.m. until supplies run out.
3rd Saturday drive-through 8:00–9:30 a.m.
Good News Outreach – Food Pantry
Address:
606 W 4th Ave, Tallahassee 32303
Phone:
(850) 692-3301
Email:
info@goodnewsoutreach.org
Website:
goodnewsoutreach.org
Services:
Free food pantry and home food delivery.
Population Served:
Leon County residents. Delivery available for adults 55+.
Hours:
Wednesday & Thursday, 9 a.m.–2 p.m.
Killearn United Methodist Church
Address:
2800 Shamrock St S, Tallahassee 32309
Phone:
(850) 893-1116
Website:
kumconline.org
Services:
Food pantry and delivery assistance.
Population Served:
People in need.
Calvary Baptist Church
Website:
calvarybaptist275.tithelysetup.com
Services:
Hot meals and a dental truck.
Population Served:
Neighbors in the Sabal Palm area.
Summer BreakSpot
Phone:
1-800-435-7352
Website:
summerbreakspot.org/find-location
Services:
Free summer meals including breakfast, lunch and snacks.
Population Served:
Children 18 and under.
Leon County Schools – Free & Reduced-Price Meals
Phone:
(850) 487-7100
Website:
Leon County Schools Meals
Application:
schoolcafe.com
Population Served:
Leon County Schools students.
WIC – Florida Department of Health in Leon County
Address:
1515 Old Bainbridge Rd
872 W Orange Ave
Tallahassee
Phone:
1-800-342-3556
Website:
leon.floridahealth.gov
Services:
Healthy foods, nutrition counseling, breastfeeding support and referrals.
Population Served:
Pregnant, postpartum and breastfeeding women, infants and young children.
Housing, Furniture & Basic Needs
ECHO (Emergency Care Help Organization)
Address:
548 E Bradford Rd
Tallahassee, FL 32303
Phone:
(850) 224-3246
Email:
info@echotlh.org
Website:
echotlh.org
Services:
Emergency food, clothing and basic needs; Furniture Bank for people moving into permanent housing; housing stability assistance; Breaking Ground self-sufficiency program.
Population Served:
Individuals and families facing hardship.
Hours:
Walk-ins: Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–12 p.m.
Appointments: Monday–Thursday, 1–5 p.m.
Good News Outreach – Maryland Oaks Crossing
Address:
606 W 4th Ave
Tallahassee, FL 32303
Phone:
(850) 778-2010
Website:
goodnewsoutreach.org
Services:
Transitional housing community with wrap-around services for entire families. Two- and three-bedroom manufactured homes available for rent.
Population Served:
Individuals and families with dependent children.
Capital Area Community Action Agency
Address:
309 Office Plaza Dr
Tallahassee, FL 32301
Phone:
(850) 222-2043
Website:
capitalareacommunityactionagency.com
Services:
Utility assistance, rent assistance, weatherization, Head Start, Getting Ahead program, and crisis support services.
Population Served:
Income-eligible residents and families.
Safe Families for Children – North Florida
Website:
safe-families.net
Services:
Supports families facing a crisis through volunteer host families from local churches, helping children avoid foster care placement during family emergencies.
Population Served:
Families in crisis referred by schools, hospitals, agencies, churches, or self-referral.
Better Angels (Good News Outreach)
Address:
606 W 4th Ave
Tallahassee, FL 32303
Phone:
(850) 692-3301
Website:
goodnewsoutreach.org
Services:
Permanent housing for seniors.
Population Served:
Senior adults.
Health & Dental
Bond Community Health Center
Address:
1720 S Gadsden St
Tallahassee, FL 32301
Phone:
(850) 576-4073
Email:
info@bondchc.com
Website:
bondchc.com
Services:
Primary care, pediatrics, OB/GYN, dental care, pharmacy services, HIV care, psychiatry via telehealth, social services, and transportation assistance.
Population Served:
Everyone. Uninsured, Medicaid, Medicare, and privately insured patients accepted. Sliding fee scale available. No one is turned away because of inability to pay.
Hours:
Monday–Thursday: 8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Friday: 8:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
First Saturday of the month: 9:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Molar Express (Dr. Edward F. Zapert Dental Clinic)
Address:
912 Railroad Ave
Tallahassee, FL 32310
(Railroad Square)
Phone:
(850) 404-6450
Email:
MolarExpress@FLHealth.gov
Website:
Florida Department of Health Dental Services
Services:
Comprehensive dental care for children and young adults.
Population Served:
Medicaid-eligible Florida residents from birth through age 20.
Hours:
Monday–Friday: 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Closed holidays.
Remote Area Medical (RAM)
Phone:
(865) 579-1530
Website:
ramusa.org/schedule
Services:
Free dental, vision, and medical care through temporary pop-up clinics.
Population Served:
Everyone. No ID, insurance, citizenship documentation, or income verification required. Services are first come, first served.
Hours:
Varies by clinic location and event.
Check the RAM schedule for upcoming clinics.
Legal Help
Legal Services of North Florida
Address:
2119 Delta Blvd
Tallahassee, FL 32303
Phone:
(850) 385-9007
Website:
lsnf.org
Services:
Free civil legal advice and representation in many areas of law, including immigration-related assistance.
Population Served:
Low-income residents.
FSU Center for the Advancement of Human Rights (CAHR)
Address:
425 W Jefferson St
Tallahassee, FL 32301
Phone:
(850) 644-4550
Email:
CAHR-info@fsu.edu
Website:
cahr.fsu.edu
Services:
Free legal representation supervised by licensed attorneys and provided with assistance from law students.
Population Served:
Asylum seekers, torture survivors, abused immigrant women, crime victims, unaccompanied minors, and trafficking survivors.
Hours:
Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Catholic Charities of Northwest Florida – Tallahassee
Address:
1380 Blountstown Hwy
Tallahassee, FL 32304
Phone:
(850) 222-2180
Website:
ccnwfl.org
Services:
Emergency financial assistance, food, clothing, case management, financial education, immigration assistance, and holiday support programs.
Population Served:
Adults age 18 and older.
Additional Information:
Immigration advice and assistance with immigration forms are available through BIA-accredited staff.
Refugee & Immigrant Support
International Rescue Committee (IRC) – Tallahassee
Address:
Office in Salvation Army Building
1845 N Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Tallahassee, FL 32303
Mailing Address:
PO Box 3517
Tallahassee, FL 32315
Phone:
(470) 376-9988
Email:
Florida@Rescue.org
Website:
rescue.org/tallahassee
Services:
Resettlement and case management, housing assistance, English language classes, employment support, financial literacy training, school support for children, legal assistance with residency and citizenship, and access to health care.
Population Served:
Refugees, asylees, trafficking survivors, torture survivors, and other eligible immigrant populations.
After They Arrive
Website:
instagram.com/aftertheyarrivefsu
Services:
Student organization at Florida State University that supports immigrants and refugees through volunteerism, advocacy, community engagement, and outreach activities.
Population Served:
Immigrants, refugees, and supporting community members.
Tallahassee Refugee Connection
Website:
tallahasseerefugeeconnection.org
Services:
Matches churches and civic organizations with refugee families, provides emergency rent assistance through ECHO partnerships, helps connect refugees with employment opportunities, and coordinates donations for IRC-supported families.
Population Served:
Refugees receiving services through the International Rescue Committee.
English, Adult Education & Children's Literacy
ACE – Adult & Community Education (Leon County Schools)
Address:
526 Appleyard Dr
Tallahassee, FL 32304
Phone:
(850) 717-2020
Website:
aceleon.org
Services:
English classes (ESOL), GED preparation, and high school credit opportunities for adults.
Population Served:
Adults age 16+ with limited English proficiency, GED students, and high school students seeking credit recovery.
Hours:
Office Hours:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 7:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Tuesday & Thursday: 7:30 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
GED classes available morning, afternoon, and evening.
Tallahassee State College – ESOL & Adult Education
Address:
444 Appleyard Dr
Tallahassee, FL
Phone:
(850) 201-8760
Email:
ae@tsc.fl.edu
Website:
tsc.fl.edu
Services:
ESOL classes from beginner to advanced levels, civics instruction, workforce preparation, and GED preparation.
Population Served:
Adults 18+ (or ages 16–17 if not enrolled in school) living in the United States. F-1 students are not eligible.
Hours:
ESOL classes (Leon County):
Monday–Thursday
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m.–8:30 p.m.
Lively Technical College
Address:
500 N Appleyard Dr
Tallahassee, FL 32304
Phone:
(850) 487-7473
Website:
livelytech.com
Services:
Career and technical certificate programs, workforce training, and basic academic skills support.
Population Served:
Adults seeking career and technical education.
Literacy Volunteers of Leon County
Mailing Address:
1700 North Monroe Street
Suite 11-217
Tallahassee, FL 32303
Phone:
850-888-0305
Email:
Literacyleon@gmail.com
Website:
literacyvolunteersleon.org
Services:
Free one-on-one reading and writing tutoring for adults at Leon County libraries.
Population Served:
Adults seeking literacy support.
New Worlds Reading
Phone:
(855) 399-1147
Email:
support@newworldsreading.com
Website:
newworldsreading.com
Services:
Free books mailed monthly plus family reading activities in English, Spanish, and Haitian Creole.
Population Served:
Florida VPK through 5th-grade children in public schools, charter schools, or VPK programs who are not yet reading at grade level.
Books & Cooks
Email:
booksandcooks@ifas.ufl.edu
Website:
booksandcooksclasses.com
Services:
Free 12-week family literacy and nutrition program including weekly books, dinner, childcare, and fresh produce.
Population Served:
Families in Leon County and seven surrounding counties, with priority given to New Worlds Reading families.
Foreign and Second Language Education
Organization:
Florida State University
Website:
Faculty & Staff Directory
Program Area:
Second Language Education
Contact:
Laura Ballard Bell
ESOL Coordinator / Clinical Professor
Faith & Community Groups
Islamic Center of Tallahassee
Address:
3617 Old Bainbridge Rd
Tallahassee, FL
Phone:
(850) 514-0100
Website:
ictlh.org
Services:
Daily prayers, weekend Islamic school, community services, and community support programs.
Population Served:
Muslim community members and families.
Temple Israel
Address:
2215 Mahan Dr
Tallahassee, FL 32308
Phone:
(850) 877-3517
Website:
templeisraeltlh.org
Services:
Religious services, educational programs, community events, and congregational support.
Floridians for Alternatives to the Death Penalty (FADP) / Mercy and Justice Group
Website:
fadp.org
Services:
Advocacy, education, and community engagement focused on criminal justice reform and mercy initiatives.
Possible Employers
Esposito's Garden Center
Address:
2743 Capital Circle NE
Tallahassee, FL 32308
Phone:
(850) 386-2114
Website:
espositogardencenter.com
Opportunity:
Potential employer for refugees and immigrants seeking employment opportunities.
Patchwork Coffee
Address:
655 W Jefferson St
Tallahassee, FL
Phone:
(850) 270-2955
Website:
patchworkcoffee.us
Opportunity:
Potential employer for refugees and immigrants seeking employment opportunities.
Hotel Employment Network
Description:
A network of local hotels identified as possible employers for refugees and immigrants.
Note:
The directory notes that the International Rescue Committee (IRC) may maintain this employer referral list and may be able to provide current contacts.
Other
TCARE (Tallahassee Community Area Response Alliance)
Email:
850immigrantrights@gmail.com
Website:
flic.fyi
Facebook:
facebook.com/tcare850
Services:
Tallahassee Community Area Response Equipo serves as the Leon County hub for the Florida Immigrant Coalition.