Helping Our Evergreen Families Start the School Year Strong
Back-to-school season is exciting, but it can also bring added financial stress. If you or someone you know could use a little extra support, these trusted community organizations offer school supplies, backpacks, after-school programs, childcare resources, and family assistance.
Treasure Coast: Martin, St. Lucie, Indian River and Okeechobee Counties
772-489-3034
Serving Martin, St. Lucie, Indian River, and Okeechobee Counties, Treasure Coast Food Bank offers year-round programs that support children and families, including:
- School Pantry Program
- BackPack Program (weekend meals for children)
- Mobile food distributions
- After-school and summer meal programs
- Senior Nutrition Program
- Veterans Nutrition Program
These programs help ensure children have nutritious meals throughout the school year while supporting families facing food insecurity.
United Way
These organizations connect families with:
- School supply & backpack assistance
- Financial assistance
- Childcare resources
- Food assistance
- 211 referrals
- Family support programs
Boys & Girls Clubs
- Boys & Girls Club of Martin County
- Boys & Girls Clubs of St. Lucie County
- Boys & Girls Clubs of Indian River County
Offering:
- Before & after-school care
- Homework help
- Tutoring
- STEM programs
- Meals & snacks
- Leadership development
North & Central Florida: Alachua, Citrus, Gildchrist, Lake, Levy, Marion and Sumter Counties
United Way
- United Way of Marion County
- United Way of Lake & Sumter Counties
- United Way of North Central Florida (serving Alachua, Levy, Gilchrist, Bradford, Dixie, and Union Counties)
Families can access:
- Backpack & school supply programs
- Emergency financial assistance
- Childcare resources
- Tutoring
- Food assistance
- Community referrals
Boys & Girls Clubs
- Boys & Girls Clubs of Citrus & Marion Counties
- Boys & Girls Clubs of Lake & Sumter Counties
- Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Florida (Alachua County/Gainesville)
Citrus County Family Resources
In addition to the organizations above, Citrus County families may also find assistance through:
- Citrus County Family Resource Center — parenting resources, family support, youth programs, and connections to community services.
- Metropolitan Ministries Citrus County — emergency assistance, food resources, and family support services.
Evergreen Cares
At Evergreen Private Care, we know many of our caregivers are also parents, grandparents, and caregivers at home. We hope these resources help make the start of the school year a little easier for your family.
Need additional help? Call 211 or contact your local United Way. They can connect you with school supply drives, backpack giveaways, childcare assistance, food resources, utility assistance, and many other community services available where you live.