Francis House appears to serve people living with HIV/AIDS. One reviewer shared that you need to have AIDS or HIV to qualify for assistance here. Another reviewer mentioned having cancer and AIDS and finding help at this location. A separate reviewer was turned away after saying he didn't live in the area, so having a local address may also be required.
A recertification process is in place, meaning you'll need to be registered and check in periodically to keep receiving help. One long-time visitor mentioned their recertification went smoothly and didn't take as long as expected.
At least one visitor has been coming for over 20 years, and another has been receiving help for 3 or 4 years, suggesting ongoing, long-term support is available to those who qualify.
There's a front desk person ready to greet and assist you as soon as you walk in. One reviewer noted that you don't get to choose what food you receive, so people with food allergies should be aware that options may be limited.
Food and other help are handed out at the location. Based on one reviewer's comment about not being able to choose items, it looks like food is pre-packed or given out by staff rather than self-selected.
Francis House works together with EPIC to provide services. Long-time visitors describe the staff as kind, patient, and caring. The organization has been serving the community for at least 20 years.
St. Vincent de Paul CARES at the Hillsborough Office serves individuals and families experiencing homelessness in Hillsborough County. The organization offers both Veteran and non-Veteran housing prog
Meals On Wheels of Tampa delivers hot meals to seniors and homebound residents in the Greater Tampa area. To be eligible, you must live in Hillsborough County within the service zip codes, be home bet
Crosswind Cares Food Pantry serves low-income and homeless people in Tampa. The pantry is open to anyone in need.
Homeless Helping Homeless (HHH) is open to both residents and non-residents. Most of their free services are available to anyone in need, not just people staying in their housing programs.