Elder Care Services, Emergency/Short Term Care

Address

2518 W Tennessee St
Tallahassee, FL 32304

(850) 921-5554

https://eldercarebigbend.org/

AKA:

ECS

Description:

*Emergency assistance for seniors
*Emergency food pantry open 9AM-5PM and can be used once per month for three days worth of non-perishable foods; Farmers Market coupons for discounted purchases once per year in Spring
*Adaptive equipment available for loan: wheelchairs, walkers, shower chairs, bedside commodes, canes and other items as available
*Referral to Home health aides and Meals on Wheels, services available based on funding, there may be a waitlist
*Transportation available to qualified individuals
*Emergency eHeap (electric) assistance for seniors as funding allows; agency funds are renewed the first of each month and are available until they are depleted

Intake Process:

Call or come in

Program Fees:

None

Languages:

English, Spanish

Eligibility:

Anyone aged 60 or older

Is Shelter?

No

Related Resource

Date of Official Change:

May 24, 2024

Address Listings

Physical (Primary)

2518 W Tennessee St
Tallahassee, FL 32304

Mailing

2518 W Tennessee St
Tallahassee, FL 32304

Contacts

Phone Numbers

1. Main Number

(850) 921-5554

2. Information and Referral/SOS Case Manager

(850) 245-5907

Description

*Emergency food pantry open 9AM-5PM and can be used once per month for three days worth of non-perishable foods; Farmers Market coupons for discounted purchases once per year in Spring

Hours

8:30AM-5PM, M-F

Required Documents

None

Eligibility

Anyone age 60 or older

Fees

Contributions encouraged

Intake Procedure

Call or come in

Languages

English, Spanish

Offered Outside of Physical Location

Yes

Service Area

Leon County

Geography Served

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  • Florida
    • Leon County
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    Description

    *Emergency food pantry open 9AM-5PM and can be used once per month for three days worth of non-perishable foods; Farmers Market coupons for discounted purchases once per year in Spring

    Hours

    8:30AM-5PM, M-F

    Required Documents

    None

    Eligibility

    Anyone age 60 or older

    Fees

    Contributions encouraged

    Intake Procedure

    Call or come in

    Languages

    English, Spanish

    Offered Outside of Physical Location

    Yes

    Service Area

    Leon County

    Geography Served

      If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

    • Florida
      • Leon County
      Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (BD-1800.2250) and related services within the Service Tree.

      Description

      *Transportation available to qualified individuals

      Hours

      8:30AM-5PM, M-F

      Required Documents

      None

      Eligibility

      Anyone age 60 or older

      Fees

      Contributions encouraged

      Intake Procedure

      Call or come in

      Languages

      English, Spanish

      Offered Outside of Physical Location

      Yes

      Service Area

      Leon County

      Geography Served

        If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

      • Florida
        • Leon County
        Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (BT-4500) and related services within the Service Tree.

        Description

        *Adaptive equipment available for loan: wheelchairs, walkers, shower chairs, bedside commodes, canes and other items as available

        Hours

        8:30AM-5PM, M-F

        Required Documents

        None

        Eligibility

        Anyone age 60 or older

        Fees

        Contributions encouraged

        Intake Procedure

        Call or come in

        Languages

        English, Spanish

        Offered Outside of Physical Location

        Yes

        Service Area

        Leon County

        Geography Served

          If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

        • Florida
          • Leon County
          Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (LH-5000) and related services within the Service Tree.

          Description

          *Emergency eHeap (electric) assistance for seniors as funding allows; agency funds are renewed the first of each month and are available until they are depleted

          Hours

          8:30AM-5PM, M-F

          Required Documents

          None

          Eligibility

          Anyone age 60 or older

          Fees

          Contributions encouraged

          Intake Procedure

          Call or come in

          Languages

          English, Spanish

          Offered Outside of Physical Location

          Yes

          Service Area

          Leon County

          Geography Served

            If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

          • Florida
            • Leon County
            Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (BV-8900.9300) and related services within the Service Tree.

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