Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resident Resources
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HOUSING AND RENTING
- Homeowner Assistance Fund - The Homeowner Assistance Fund (HAF) is designed to mitigate financial hardships associated with the COVID-19 pandemic by preventing homeowners’ mortgage delinquencies, defaults, foreclosures, and displacements, as well as by providing assistance with home energy services, internet, property and/or flood insurance, property taxes, and homeowner or condominium association fees.
- The Osceola County Housing Office offers certain housing assistance. Click here to see active programs.
- The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) offers assistance to residents who are concerned about housing, renting, foreclosure, and eviction.
CHILDCARE
SENIOR CARE ASSISTANCE
- The Osceola Council on Aging offers Adult Day Care, Building Strong Families (Energy Assistance), Weatherization, In-Home Services and Nutrition programs, Meals on Wheels, and a Drive-Thru Food Pantry. Phone: 407-846-8532.
- Meals of Love delivers restaurant-prepared meals to the homes of seniors and disabled adults. Meals of Love is currently accepting applications for seniors and disabled adults who are interested in meal delivery and restaurants that would like to prepare meals.
FOOD PANTRIES AND MEAL ASSISTANCE
- The Osceola County School District - Refer to the School Nutrition Services page for up-to-date news regarding meals for students.
- Free Meals to Help Feed Kids - County-by-county food resources for children.
- www.FeedHopeNow.org/findfood is the fastest way to find pantries in your community that are open and providing help to those in need.
- Meals of Love delivers restaurant-prepared meals to the homes of seniors and disabled adults.
Osceola County recognizes the continuous work of our local food pantries to assist our residents impacted by COVID-19.
Residents in need are encouraged to contact the following organizations to determine availability and distribution times. Hours of operation will vary and resources are limited.
- Anointed Victorious Outreach, 1901 S. Poinciana Blvd., Kissimmee 34758, 954-393-9768
- Church of Agape Love, 1548 Tallahassee Blvd., Intercession City 33848, 863-651-6878/407-319-7876
- Community Hope Center, 2198 Four Winds Blvd., Kissimmee 34746, 321-677-0245
- One United Mission, 1751 Ball Park Road, Kissimmee 34741, 407-766-4749
- Iglesia Cristiana Renuevo, 290 Competition Drive, Kissimmee 34743, 407-870-0083
- Iglesia De Dios Pentecostal M.I., 2519 Fortune Road, Kissimmee 34744, 407-922-1671
- Living Water Fellowship, 4101 Pleasant Hill Road, Kissimmee 34746, Pastor Daniel Figueroa 407-600-9534
- St. Rose of Lima, 3870 Pleasant Hill Road, Kissimmee 34746, 407-932-5004
- Advanced Senior Center, 2260 E. Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway, Kissimmee 34744, 407-350-3311
- Church and Community Assistance Program, 10 S. Orlando Ave., Kissimmee 34741, 407-750-6017
- Osceola Council on Aging, 700 Generation Point, Kissimmee 34744, 407-847-2144
- Salvation Army, 700 Union Street, Kissimmee, 34741, 407-944-9968
- St. John Episcopal Church-Trinity House, 1709 N. John Young Parkway, Kissimmee 34741, 267-650-0622
- Summit Bible Church, 1901 S. John Young Parkway, Kissimmee 34741, 407-483-1688
- St. Cloud Community Pantry, 901 Missouri Ave., St. Cloud 34769, 407-892-7070
JOB LOSS AND UNEMPLOYMENT
- Florida Department of Economic Opportunity - If your employment has been negatively impacted as a result of the mitigation efforts in Florida to stop the spread of COVID-19, you may be eligible to receive Reemployment Assistance. You can file your unemployment claim online on the Reemployment Assistance Center.
- DEO Hotlines:
- Reemployment Assistance Hotline 1-800-204-2418
- Reemployment Appeals Hearings Hotline 1-800-732-8212
- FRAUD HOTLINE 1-800-342-9909
- CareerSource Central Florida provides information for displaced workers and resources for reemployment, unemployment filings, job fairs, and more.
- USAJOBS.gov - The Federal Government is looking to fill various positions to help respond to and fight COVID-19. View open positions.
HEALTH AND WELFARE
- Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) ACCESS offers Food Assistance (SNAP), Temporary Cash Assistance (TANF), and Medicaid.
- Coverage and Benefits Related to COVID-19 Medicaid and CHIP.
- 26Health is Central Florida’s Comprehensive LGBTQ Health Center.
- The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Distress Helpline provides 24-hours-a-day, 365-days-a-year crisis counseling and support to people experiencing emotional distress related to natural or human-caused disasters.