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This free guide is offered by Gulf Coast Community Church to connect you with food, housing, job support, and spiritual encouragement in the St. Pete area.
Urgent Help From Local Organizations
🍽️ Food & Groceries
🏠 Shelter
🚗 Transportation
🧠 Mental Health
🙏 Spiritual Care
Top Free Resources in St. Pete
Job Assistance
CareerSource Pinellas
(727) 524-4344 – careersourcepinellas.com
St. Vincent de Paul CARE Center
(727) 823-2516
Goodwill Job Connection Center
(727) 523-1512
Salvation Army
(727) 550-8080
Housing & Financial Aid
Pinellas Hope
(727) 556-6397
Daystar Life Center
(727) 825-0442
St. Vincent de Paul South Pinellas
(727) 823-2516
Dial 2-1-1 or 211tampabay.org
Extended Help Directory For St Pete Resources
In addition to our top recommended partners, here’s a fuller list of trusted local organizations offering support across a range of needs — including job training, housing assistance, mental health support, recovery, and veteran services.
Every name on this list is here because they’ve helped real people in our community. Browse by category and reach out directly.
💼 Job Help
CareerSource Pinellas
📞 (727) 524-4344
🏢 2312 Gulf to Bay Blvd, Clearwater, FL 33765
St. Vincent de Paul CARE Center
📞 (727) 823-2516
🏢 384 15th St N, St. Petersburg, FL 33705
Goodwill Job Connection Center
📞 (727) 523-1512
🏢 10596 Gandy Blvd, St. Petersburg, FL 33702
Salvation Army (St. Petersburg Area Command)
📞 (727) 550-8080
🏢 1400 4th St S, St. Petersburg, FL 33701
Boley Centers – Employment Services
📞 (727) 821-4819
🏢 445 31st St N, St. Petersburg, FL 33713
St. Pete Works (at St. Petersburg College Midtown Center)
📞 (727) 302-6562
🏢 1300 22nd St S, St. Petersburg, FL 33712
Florida Dream Center – Work Readiness Program
📞 (727) 851-9074
🏢 4017 56th Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL 33714
Community Employment Services (via CareerSource Gulf Coast)
📞 (727) 608-2303 (Career Services Support Line)
Reentry & Adult Education Resources (PERC & Boley Centers)
📞 Boley Reentry Support: (727) 821-4819
📞 PERC (Pinellas Ex-offender Re-entry Coalition): (727) 327-2081
St. Petersburg College Workforce Institute
📞 (727) 341-4445
🏢 13805 58th St N, Clearwater, FL 33760
🏠 Housing & Financial Aid
Pinellas Hope (Catholic Charities)
📞 (727) 556-6397
🏢 5726 126th Ave N, Clearwater, FL 33760
Pinellas County Family Housing Assistance Program (FHAP)
📞 Dial 211 or (727) 210-4211
📝 Accessed through 2-1-1 (First Contact) or Coordinated Entry
Pinellas Rapid Re-Housing Collaborative (St. Vincent de Paul & First Contact)
📞 (727) 823-2516 (SVDP) or Dial 2-1-1 for coordinated intake
Daystar Life Center
📞 (727) 825-0442
🏢 1055 28th St S, St. Petersburg, FL 33712
St. Vincent de Paul South Pinellas
📞 (727) 823-2516
🏢 384 15th St N, St. Petersburg, FL 33705
First Contact (via 2-1-1 Tampa Bay Cares)
📞 Dial 211 or (727) 210-4211
🔗 211tampabay.org
Reach St. Pete
📞 (727) 275-8655
🏢 8810 4th St N Suite C, St. Petersburg, FL 33702
📧 info@reachstpete.org
Pinellas Opportunity Council / Eleos Community Care
📞 (POC): (727) 823-4101
📞 (Eleos): (727) 954-5403
🏢 501 1st Ave N Suite 517, St. Petersburg, FL 33701
City of St. Petersburg Housing Support (Housing & Community Development)
📞 (727) 893-7247
🏢 1 4th St N, St. Petersburg, FL 33701
Catholic Charities Financial Assistance (Diocese of St. Petersburg)
📞 (813) 631 4370
🏢 2021 E Busch Blvd, Tampa, FL 33612
St. Pete Free Clinic We Help Services
🏢 863 3rd Avenue North, St. Petersburg, FL 33701
📞 (727) 821-1200
🕒 Mon-Wed, 8:30 AM – 3 PM / Thurs, 8:30 AM – 7 PM
Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program
🏢 333 31st Street North, St. Petersburg, FL 33713
📞 (727) 327-2081
Day Star Life Center
🏢 1055 28th Street South, St. Petersburg, FL 33712
📞 (727) 825-0442
🕒 Mon-Fri, 9 AM – 3 PM
St. Vincent de Paul CARES
🏢 384 15th Street North, St. Petersburg, FL 33705
📞 (727) 823-2516
🕒 Mon-Fri, 10 AM – 6 PM / Sat, 9 AM – 6 PM
Salvation Army
🏢 340 14th Avenue South, St. Petersburg, FL 33701
📞 (727) 550-8080 / 822-4954
🕒 Mon-Fri, 9 AM – 4 PM
Pinellas Opportunity Council
1. St. Petersburg (Dwight H. Jones Building)
🏢 1035 Burlington Ave, St. Petersburg, FL 33705
📞 (727) 894-5176
*One time offer only as funds allow for crisis situations*
2. St. Petersburg
🏢 501 1st Ave. N Unit 517, St. Petersburg, FL 33701
📞 (727) 823-4101
*One time offer only as funds allow for crisis situations*
Homeless Empowerment Program (HEP)
🏢 1120 N. Betty Lane, Clearwater, FL 33755
📞 (727) 442-9041
🕒 Tues-Fri, 8:30 AM – 5 PM
Salvation Army Emergency Shelter
🏢 340 14th Avenue South, St. Petersburg, FL 33701
📞 (727) 821-9123 ext. 227 / 550-8080
🕒 Mon-Fri, 9 AM – 4 PM
St. Vincent de Paul CARES Center of Hope
🏢 401 15th Street North, St. Petersburg, FL 33713
📞 (727) 896-3300
🕒 Open 24/7
WOMEN’S SHELTERS
Alpha House of Pinellas County
🏢 701 5th Avenue North, St. Petersburg, FL 33701
📞 (727) 822-8190
For pregnant women and new mothers in crisis
Advocates for Shelter Action Policy (ASAP)
🏢 423 11th Avenue South, St. Petersburg, FL 33701
📞 (727) 823-5665
For families and single women
Center Against Spouse Abuse (CASA Pinellas)
🏢 1011 1st Avenue North, St. Petersburg, FL 33705
📞 (727) 895-4912
St. Pete Free Clinic Baldwin Women’s Residence
🏢 814 4th Avenue North, St. Petersburg, FL 33701
📞 (727) 821-3894
MEN’S SHELTER
St. Pete Free Clinic Men’s Residence
🏢 3836 28th Street North, St. Petersburg, FL 33714
📞 (727) 823-5780
TEEN SHELTER
Family Resources Safe Place 2 B Youth Shelter
🏢 3761 5th Avenue North, St. Petersburg, FL 33713
📞 (727) 893-1893
For youth ages 10-17
FAMILY SHELTERS
Advocates for Shelter Action Policy – ASAP
🏢 423 11th Avenue South, St. Petersburg, FL 33701
📞 (727) 823-5665
For families and single women
RCS Grace House
🏢 1552 Myrtle Avenue South, Clearwater, FL 33756
📞 (727) 446-5964
Resurrection House
🏢 800 11th Street North, St. Petersburg, FL 33705
📞 (727) 823-4742
Self-sufficiency program and housing for families with minor children.
Maximum 4 people per unit.
RECOVERY HOUSES
Mustard Seed Inn
🏢 2510 Central Avenue, St. Petersburg, FL 33712
📞 (727) 490-6769 / 328-1990
Substance abuse facility for men and women
Real Recovery Sober Living St. Pete
🏢 5401 1st Avenue South, St. Petersburg, FL 33707
📞 (727) 290-9156
Drug and alcohol rehab facility for men
A New Direction
🏢 2365 5th Avenue North, St. Petersburg, FL 33713
📞 (727) 494-0203
Drug and alcohol rehab for men and women
Turning Point
🏢 1801 5th Avenue North, St Petersburg, FL 33713
📞 (727) 823-7811
30-day transitional program for the homeless
🧠 Mental Health & Addiction
Pinellas County “Care About Me” Access Line
📞 1 888 431 1998
A free, confidential call/text/chat line that connects you with a behavioral health specialist who can schedule appointments and find the right local service
Tampa Bay Recovery Center (St. Petersburg)
📞 (727) 610 8584
Offers residential and outpatient addiction treatment with evidence-based care for substance use disorders
Clear Path Clinic (Suboxone Treatment)
📞 (877) 515 2781
Provides medication-assisted treatment for addiction alongside primary care
behavioralhealth-centers.com
Rational Steps (Outpatient Treatment)
📞 (Pinellas County access line or clinic—call Pinellas “Care About Me”)
Offers outpatient addiction therapy with evidence-based approaches to substance use
Behavioral Health Centers (BHC) St. Petersburg
📞 772 774 3872
Offers inpatient rehab, outpatient treatments, veteran-focused programs, and aftercare services
behavioralhealth-centers.com
Crossroads Community Church – Celebrate Recovery
🏢 4401 58th St N, Kenneth City, FL 33709
🕒 Wednesdays at 6:30 PM (Dinner served at 6:00 PM)
A Christ-centered 12-step recovery group for addressing hurts, habits, and hang-ups—includes large group, testimony, and step-study.
The Life Church St. Pete – Celebrate Recovery
🏢 734 62nd Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL 33702
📞 Church Office: 727 522 1002
🕒 Every Tuesday at 7:00 PM (Dinner at 6:30 PM)
Christ-centered 12step program, includes large group, open-share small groups & step-study
wherehopewins.church
House of Hope St. Pete – Celebrate Recovery
🏢 4682 40th Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL 33714
🕒 Every Thursday Night
📧 wherehopewins@gmail.com
Includes chef-prepared dinner, fellowship, small groups, and CR lessons/testimonies
🎖️Veteran Services
Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF - via Boley Centers or Bay Pines VA)
📞 (Boley): (727) 821-4819
📞 (Bay Pines VA): (727) 398-6661 ext. 17880
St. Petersburg Vet Center (VA)
📞 727‑549‑3633 (or after-hours line: 877‑927‑8387)
Pinellas County Veterans Services
🏢 501 First Ave N, Suite 514, St. Petersburg, FL 33701
📞 (727) 582‑7828 (Mon–Fri, 8 am–12 pm & 1–5 pm)
Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF)
📞 1‑844‑455‑SSVF or local SVDP CARES: (727) 823‑2516 ext 101
St. Vincent de Paul CARES – Veteran Housing Programs
🏢 384 15th St N, St. Pete
📞 (727) 823‑2516 for eligibility and info
HUD-VASH Voucher Program (SPHA)
🏢 2001 Gandy Blvd N, St. Pete • Mon–Thu 8:00–4:30, Fri until noon
stpeteha.org
VFW Veterans Service Office
🏢 9500 Bay Pines Blvd, Rm 217
📞 (727) 319‑7483 🔗vfwfl.org
USF St. Petersburg – Veterans Success Center
🏢 USF SP campus, 140 7th Ave S, TER 301/302
📞 (727) 873‑4467
St. Pete Free Clinic – Veteran Services
📞 Veterans Crisis Line: 1‑800‑273‑8255 (press 1) or clinic: (727) 541‑4628
Also connects with DVOP specialist: (727) 608‑2532
🤝 Community Support & Counseling
St. Pete Free Clinic
🏢 863 3rd Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL 33701
📞 (727) 821 1200
Community Support Hub (“The Hub”)
🏢 1601 16th Street South, St. Petersburg, FL 33705
📞 (727) 285 4553
St. Petersburg College Counseling Services
🏢 Multiple campus locations for students—7 free sessions/year, open to Florida residents
📞 Mental Health Wellness Manager: (727) 341 4464 (Austin Crawford)
Catholic Charities Diocese of St. Petersburg – Mental Health Services
🏢 2021 E Busch Blvd, Tampa, FL 33612
📞 (813) 631 4370
🕒 Offers free (in-person & telehealth) counseling, coping skills, and goal-setting support for families and individuals
🍽️Food, Clothing, and Necessities
We Help FRESH Pantry (St. Pete Free Clinic)
🏢 863 3rd Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL 33701
🕒 Mon–Wed: 8:30 AM–3:00 PM • Thu: 8:30 AM–7:00 PM
📞 (727) 821 1200
Drive-Thru FRESH Pantry (St. Pete Free Clinic)
🏢 2198 15th Ave S, St. Petersburg, FL 33712
🕒 Mon & Wed: 2:00 PM–6:00 PM
📞 (727) 821 1200
St. Pete Free Clinic – Indoor Pantry
🏢 863 3rd Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL 33701
🕒 Mon–Wed: 8:30 AM–3:00 PM • Thu: 8:30–7:00 PM
📞 (727) 821 1200
Feed St. Pete
🏢 5501 31st St S, St. Petersburg, FL 33712
🕒 Thursdays: 5:00 PM–6:00 PM (Drive-thru + walk-ups)
📞 (727) 866 1184
St. Vincent de Paul CARES – Community Food Pantry
🏢 401 15th St N, St. Petersburg, FL 33701
📞 (727) 823 2516
🕒 Mon/Wed/Fri: 9:30 AM–11:30 AM
🍽️ Community Meals:
🕒 • Mon–Fri Lunch: 11 AM–12 PM
🕒 • Mon–Fri Dinner: 7–8 PM
🕒 • Sat/Sun Lunch: 12 PM
🕒 • Sat Dinner: 4:30–5:30 PM
Feeding Pinellas – Trinity Cafe & Pantry
🏢 6330 54th Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL 33709
📞 (813) 710 6269
🕒 Trinity Cafe: Mon–Fri 11:30 AM–12:30 PM
🕒 🛒 Pantry: Tue/Thu/Fri 1:30 PM–4:30 PM
Daystar Life Center Pantry
🏢 1055 28th St S, St. Petersburg, FL 33712
📞 (727) 825 0442
🕒 Mon/Tue/Thu/Fri: 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
Bethel AME Human Services Pantry
🏢 912 3rd Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL 33705
📞 (727) 822 2089
🕒 Tuesdays: 9:00 AM–2:00 PM
Bethel Metro Food Pantry
🏢 3455 26th Ave S, St. Petersburg, FL 33711
📞 (727) 517 5468
🕒 Wed & Sat: 10:00 AM–1:00 PM
Central Christian Church Pantry
🏢 6161 22nd Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL 33710
📞 (727) 343 6161
🕒 Mon & Thu: 9:00 AM–12:00 PM
New Life Worship Centre Food Pantry
🏢 3900 5th Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL
📞 (727) 547 1400
🕒 Mon, Wed, Fri: 10:00 AM–12:00 PM
Burlington Tower Pantry
🏢 1000 Burlington Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL
📞 (727) 823 3867
🕒 3rd Tuesday monthly: 9:00 AM–12:00 PM
Positive Impact Food Pantry
🏢 2750 34th St S, St. Petersburg, FL 33711
📞 (727) 698 2305
🕒 Saturdays: 9:30 AM–11:30 AM (Drive-thru)
Isaiah’s Place Pantry
🏢 1619 16th St S & 900 Dr. MLK Jr St S, St. Petersburg, FL
📞 (727) 729-1472 (Call for schedule updates)
🕒 Mon & Tue: 4:30 PM–6:00 PM
Mercy Keepers Pantry
🏢 2021 9th Ave S, St. Petersburg, FL
📞 (727) 823 8795
🕒 Tue & Thu: 10:00 AM–1:45 PM (closed 12–12:45 PM)
St. Stefanos Food Pantry
🏢 3600 76th St N, St. Petersburg, FL
📞 (727) 345 8235
🕒 3rd Saturday: 9:30 AM–11:00 AM
SDA Church North St. Pete Pantry
🏢 1001 56th St N, St. Petersburg, FL
📞 (727) 278 6917
🕒 Evening hours – call to confirm
Serenity United Methodist Pantry
🏢 4444 5th Ave N (St. Lukes), St. Petersburg, FL
📞 (727) 321 1335
🕒 Pantry is open Fridays from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Jared Hechtkopf Community Food Bank
🏢 3115 45th Avenue North, St. Petersburg, FL 33714
📞 (727) 485-8839
🕒 Mon/Fri, 2PM – 6PM
Dueces Drive-Thru Food Bank
🏢 2198 15th Avenue South, St. Petersburg, FL
📞 (727) 821-1200
🕒 Mon/Wed, 2PM – 6PM
Downtown Food Pantry/Administration Office
🏢 863 3rd Avenue North, St. Petersburg, FL 33701
📞 (727) 821-1200
🕒 Mon-Wed, 8:30AM – 3PM / Thurs, 8:30AM – 7PM
Grace & Mercy Food Pantry
🏢 301 38th St. N, St. Petersburg, FL 33713
📞 (727) 486-1768
🕒 Every Friday, 3-5 PM
5th Ave. Church of Christ
🏢 4200 5th Ave. S, St. Petersburg, FL 33711
📞 (727) 323-9259
🕒 Every Tuesday, 3-5 PM
First Baptist Church St. Pete
🏢 1900 Gandy Blvd, St. Petersburg, FL 33702
📞 (727) 576-5508
🕒 Every Tues. & Thurs. 1-4 PM
Florida Dream Center
🏢 4017 56th Avenue North, St. Petersburg, FL 33714
📞 (727) 851-9074
🕒 Tues – Fri, 9 AM – 4:30 PM
St. James United Methodist Church
🏢 845 87th Ave. N, St. Petersburg, FL 33702
📞 (727) 576-3919
🕒 Every other Saturday, 9 – 11 AM
Central Christian Church
🏢 6161 22nd Ave. N, St. Petersburg, FL 33710
📞 (727) 343-6161
*Call for hours of operation*
Clearview United Methodist Church
🏢 4515 38th Ave. N, St. Petersburg, FL 33713
📞 (727) 522-4673
🕒 Free Little Pantries – Available 24/7 *please only take what you need* Three locations listed below:
• 38th Ave. N in front of sanctuary
• On corner of 39th Ave. N and 45th St. N
• Pavilion field near prayer chapel
St. Luke’s United Methodist Church
🏢 4444 5th Ave. N, St. Petersburg, FL
📞 (727) 321-1335
🕒 Drive-Thru – Mondays, 5-6 PM
*Photo ID required*
Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church
🏢 301 37th Ave. N, St. Petersburg, FL 33704
📞 (727) 896-4797
🕒 Mon., Wed., & Fri., 9 AM – 12 PM
*Photo ID required*
Good Samaritan Church
🏢 6085 North Park Blvd, Pinellas Park, FL 33781
📞 (727) 544-8558
🕒 Mon. & Thurs., 9 AM – 12 PM
St. Giles’ Episcopal Church
🏢 8271 52nd St. N, Pinellas Park, FL 33781
📞 (727) 545-2664
🕒 *Call for hours of operation*
St. Vincent de Paul Food Center
🏢 401 15th Street North, St. Petersburg, FL 33705
📞 (727) 954-8668
🕒 Mon-Fri, 8 AM – 8 PM / Sat, 8 AM – 12 PM / Sun, 8 AM – 7 PM
Suncoast Haven of Rest Rescue Mission
🏢 1763 9th Avenue North, St. Petersburg, FL 33713
📞 (727) 545-8282
🕒 Mon-Fri, 10 AM – 5 PM
🕒 Sat & Sun, 10 AM – 3 PM
Food, clothes, toys, Bibles, crisis intervention, Christian counseling and more
Food Stamps – Available for families, disabled, and for 3 months for certain singles able to work unless engaged in employment or work activity.
Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT system)
🏢 3151 3rd Avenue North (300 Plaza West Building), St. Petersburg, FL 33713
📞 (727) 893-5200
🏢 700 6th Street South (Bayfront Outreach), St. Petersburg, FL 33701
📞 (727) 893-6525
🏢 4140 49th Street North, St. Petersburg, FL 3709
📞 (727) 893-1488
🏢 3491 Gandy Blvd., Suite 100A, Pinellas Park, FL 33731
📞 (727) 570-3440
CLOTHING
Operation Attack
🏢 1310 22nd Ave. S, St. Petersburg, FL 33705
📞 (727) 822-1187
*Referral application required*
Clothes to Kids
🏢 2168 34th St. S, St. Petersburg, FL 33711
📞 (727) 441-5050
*Call for hours of operation*
PUBLIC TOILETS & SHOWERS
Advocates for Shelter Action Policy – ASAP
🏢 423 11th Avenue South, St. Petersburg, FL 33701
📞 (727) 823-5665
*Hours and locations often change. Please call ahead.
Recovery in St. Pete
Real change doesn’t happen overnight, but it can start today.
This 30-day plan is designed to help you take clear, meaningful steps toward stability, whether you’re looking for work, housing, recovery, or a stronger connection with community and God.
It’s not a test or requirement. It’s a tool to support you, built by people who care.
Each week includes simple goals like applying for jobs, tracking spending, attending a support group, and connecting with someone who’ll encourage you along the way. You’ll also find space for prayer, spiritual growth, and personal reflection, if that’s something you’re open to. Finding a mentor to help you walk through these steps is also very helpful.
About This Guide
Gulf Coast Community Church created this guide as a practical way to love our neighbors in St. Petersburg. It brings together trusted local resources for food, housing, job support, counseling, and spiritual care, all in one place.
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