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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.