Polk County Public Schools greatly appreciates non-profits, government agencies, faith-based organizations, businesses and other groups helping to meet the needs of our community.
This webpage lists some of these community partners and how to connect with them for important services, resources and information.
We will continue updating this list as we are made aware of additional organizations offering support to the Polk County community. If your organization would like to be added to this list, contact Jeanette Crowley, director of Strategic Partnerships, jeanette.crowley@polk-fl.net.
Food
United Way of Central Florida
uwcf.org/initiatives/endhunger/schedule
Feeding Tampa Bay
feedingtampabay.org/findfood
Caring & Loving Community Connections
facebook.com/clccfl
In Times of Need 863
intimesofneed863@gmail.com
facebook.com/Intimesofneed
Salvation Army Emergency Shelter & Feeding Program
830 N Massachusetts Ave., Lakeland, FL 33801
863-682-8179
shelterlistings.org/details/36221
Medical
Disaster Distress Hotline
800-985-5990/ text: 66746
Florida Department of Health of Polk County
863-519-7900
polk.floridahealth.gov
Indigent Health Care
2135 Marshall Edwards Dr. Bartow, FL 33830
Joy Johnson, Relations Administrator
863-533-1111 Toll Free: 800-780-5346
ihcinfo@polk-county.net
polk-county.net/indigent-health-care/polk-healthcare-plan
Family Health Care Foundation
ourchildrenhaverights.org/family-healthcare-foundation
Central Florida Health Care Call Center
866-234-8534
Florida Department Of Health: Mental Health/Disaster Link
floridahealth.gov/programs-and-services/emergency-preparedness-and-response/prepare-yourself/behavioral-health/index.html
Shelter
Red Cross
Kingsford Elementary
800-733-2767
redcross.org/get-help.html
Available Housing
floridahousingsearch.org
George W. Jenkins Community of Hope (Family Shelter and Transitional Living Program)
2455 Jim Galloway Road, Lakeland, FL 33810
863-940-9696
shelterlistings.org/details/36221
Additional Resources
Polk County Emergency Relief Page
polk-county.net
Florida Department of Emergency Management
floridadisaster.org/info
FEMA
800-621-3362
disasterassistance.gov
FREE Tarps: Army Corp of Engineers
888-766-3258
Crisis Clean-up (Ex: debris)
800-451-1954
crisiscleanup.org
Citizens Information Line
Winter Haven
863-508-3058
Citizens Information Line
Lakeland
863-401-2234 or 866-661-0228
Lakeland Chamber Link to Hurricane Relief Resources
lakelandchamber.com/emergency-planning
Florida Dept. of Financial Services Disaster Assistance
850-413‐3089
Disaster Assistance Insurance Helpline
800-227-8676 or 850-413-3089
Office of Insurance Regulations-Division of Financial Services
877-693-5236
myfloridacfo.com
Florida Dept of Professional Regulations (Contractors Licenses)
myfloridalicense.com/wl11.asp
State of Florida Emergency Housing
stateofflorida.com/florida-housing-assistance
Red Cross Disaster Assistance
800-733-2767
redcross.org
Red Cross – MidFlorida Chapter
863-294-5941
redcross.org/local/florida/central-florida/about-us/locations/mid-florida.html
United Way’s 2-1-1
888-370-7188/Text your zip code to 898-211
uw211help@gmail.com
navigateresources.net/211CommunityResources
Internet Access
spectrum.com/internet/wifi-access-points
Citrus Connection
ridecitrus.com
Gasoline
gasbuddy.com
Florida Conference Disaster Recovery Hotline
855-228-3862
Florida Response to Hurricane Ian Continues
floridadisaster.org/news-media/news/20220930-florida-response-to-hurricane-ian-continues/
Florida Department Of Children & Families Hurricane Ian Support
myflfamilies.com/hurricaneian/
Florida Office Of Insurance Regulation
floir.com
Federal Hurricane Ian Relief Portal
usa.gov/hurricane-ian
FEMA Dedicated Hurricane Ian Link
fema.gov/disaster/hurricane-ian
FEMA General Link
fema.gov
HUD Relief For Florida
hud.gov/states/florida/library/disasterrelief
Federal Disaster Assistance Portal
disasterassistance.gov
US Department Of Health: Mental Health Crisis Portal/Hurricane Ian
samhsa.gov/find-help/disaster-distress-helpline
IRS Relief / Hurricane Ian
irs.gov/newsroom/help-for-victims-of-hurricane-ian
Best Friends
Pet Information
bestfriends.org/hurricane-ian
ASPCA
Pet Information
aspca.org/
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