211 Northwest Florida

06/20/2026

The is here to support you. No matter what you are going through, help is available. Connect with a trained crisis counselor who is ready to support you. If you or someone you know needs support now, call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org.

06/20/2026

Northwest Florida Veteran Support Line and Santa Rosa County Veterans Services have teamed up with veteran owned Smoothie King to provide help and support to veterans.

Veterans are encouraged to stop by at 1100 - 1300 on June 25th to find out about local resources and get answers about general benefits and compensation questions.

06/20/2026

ALL FLORIDA COUNTIES- Meals for Children 18 or Younger

Summer BreakSpot sites in Florida are providing well-balanced meals at no cost to kids while school is out for the summer. No application needed! Find a site near you: SummerBreakSpot.org/Find-Location/

If you need help finding a site near you, 211 is here to help. You can dial 211 day or night.

06/19/2026

Shared from Boatwright Foundation
ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FL for Veterans & their Families- Free Community Resource Event
Hosted by The Boatwright Foundation & PenAir Credit Union

"We are 39 days till the big event.

The Boatwright Foundation is hosting a FREE Community Resource Event on July 25th from 10 AM–3 PM at Marcus Pointe Baptist Church.

This event is open to veterans, families, and the entire community. We will have resources for:

✅ Veteran Benefits
✅ Community Services
✅ Healthcare Resources
✅ Family Support
✅ Claims Assistance

Our goal is simple: connect people with the help, support, and resources they deserve.

Too many veterans and families do not know what is available to them — and sometimes one conversation can change everything.

📍 Marcus Pointe Baptist Church
6205 N W St, Pensacola, FL 32505
📅 July 25th
⏰ 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Big Shout out to PenAir Credit Union for being our title sponsor

Please share this post so we can reach as many veterans, families, and community members as possible.

Honor. Serve. Empower. "

06/19/2026

Shared from Project Hope - Florida
OKALOOSA COUNTY, FL Crestview- Free Food Distribution

"If you need food assistance, we invite you to stop by. If you would like to volunteer, we'd love to have you join us.

📍3690 US 90 E
Crestview, FL 32539
⏰ 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
📆 Every Saturday

Together, we can continue making a difference in the lives of those around us." 💚

06/18/2026

Shared from Washington County Council on Aging
WASHINGTON COUNTY, FL Senior (Ages 60 & Older) Residents- Free Hurricane Meal Kits
Hosted by Washington County Council on Aging in partnership with Florida Power & Light and Florida Council on Aging

"📢 NEW DATE ANNOUNCED! 📢

The FPL Hurricane Meal Kit Distribution that was postponed due to weather has been rescheduled for:

🗓 Monday, June 22, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM until supplies last
📍 Washington County Council on Aging
1348 South Blvd.
Chipley, FL 32428

Meal kits are available on a first-come, first-served basis for Washington County residents age 60 and older.

➡️ Distribution will take place at the West Side Entrance of the building (left side).

We appreciate everyone's understanding and flexibility as we worked to ensure a safe distribution for our community.

Questions? Please call 850-638-6216.

We look forward to seeing you Monday!"

06/18/2026

WASHINGTON COUNTY, FL- Sandbag Availability & Locations
Bring a shovel.

🚧 Sandbags & Sand Availability 🚧

Sandbags and sand are available for self-fill at the following locations:

📍 Vernon Fire Department
📍 Orange Hill Fire Department
📍 Sunny Hills Fire Department
📍 Hinson Crossroads Fire Department

🪏 Residents are encouraged to prepare early and bring a shovel to fill their sandbags. Please take only what you need to help ensure supplies remain available for others in the community. Please be respectful of the property and facilities at each location.

⏳Don't wait until the last minute. Being prepared today can help protect your family and property tomorrow.
Stay weather-aware and monitor local forecasts for updates. 🌧️🏠

06/18/2026

Shared from Florida Division of Emergency Management
Turn Around. Don't Drown.

06/18/2026

Shared from Santa Rosa County Emergency Management
"Be prepared. Make sure all family members know the plan.
- Have multiple ways of receiving alerts.
- Every home should have a NOAA weather radio, the first line of defense before relying on alerts through a smartphone.
- Smartphone weather apps are also an excellent delivery source of severe weather information and other disaster updates - especially during overnight hours. Santa Rosa County's alert app - AlertSantaRosa.com - provides updates on emergency incidents (hazardous materials and severe weather) in the county at addresses of your choice (work, school, home, etc).
- Be sure that you have not disabled your alerts on your phone and that it is fully charged and within reach. If you use the "Do Not Disturb" feature on your phone at night, turn it off so that any emergency calls may come through."

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Weather Alert Sign-Ups for Other Counties:
Escambia County: MyEscambia.com/beready
Okaloosa County: AlertOkaloosa.com
Walton County: MyWaltonFL.gov/1369/AlertWalton

06/18/2026

Shared from Walton County Emergency Management
"🏠 How to Properly Use Sandbags

✔️ Place sandbags in a staggered, brick-like pattern.
✔️ Position them in front of doorways, garages, and other low-lying entry points.
✔️ Stack bags no more than 3 layers high unless supported by a structure.
✔️ For added protection, place plastic sheeting against the structure first, then stack sandbags against the plastic.
✔️ Remember: Sandbags can help reduce shallow flooding but are not waterproof and may not stop all floodwaters."