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211 Volusia-Flagler Helpline
24/7 free helpline connecting Volusia and Flagler residents to food, housing, utility, and crisis assistance. Dial 211 or 386-253-0563, or text your ZIP code to 898211. Operated by United Way of Volusia-Flagler Counties.
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Council on Aging of Volusia County
The only local nonprofit focused exclusively on Volusia County seniors for ~60 years: senior activity centers, neighborhood nutrition centers (DeLand site open Mon-Fri 9am-1:30pm), Meals on Wheels, in-home care, respite care, minor home modifications, and guardianship. DeLand nutrition center street address not published on site - call ext. 225 to confirm.
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Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida (Volusia Branch)
Regional food bank distributing to 870+ feeding partners across seven Central Florida counties including Volusia. The Neighborhood Center of West Volusia is a DeLand partner agency with monthly food drops. Use their Volusia community-resources page to find local pantries.
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The Bridge Shelter (Neighborhood Center of West Volusia)
Emergency shelter operated by the Neighborhood Center of West Volusia; volunteers serve meals here. Part of the org's 150+ bed shelter capacity.
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The Neighborhood Center of West Volusia
West Volusia's primary safety-net nonprofit: food pantry (Second Harvest partner; Mon-Thu 9am-4pm closed 12-1, Fri 9am-12pm, ext. 106), emergency/transitional/permanent supportive housing, rapid rehousing, rent and utility assistance, daily meals, cold-weather shelter, and a thrift store at 550 S. Spring Garden Ave (ext. 201). Donate: https://neighborhoodcenterwv.org/ways-to-give/

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Volusia County Human Services - DeLand Office
County temporary emergency assistance for eligible residents: electric/fuel assistance (when funded), water bill assistance (up to $600 past-due), and referrals for emergency rental/mortgage help (implemented with One Voice for Volusia and Catholic Charities of Central Florida). Online application available; intake line (386) 239-7757.