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Division of Public Social Services contains a variety
of community-based projects that enhance the quality
of life for the citizens of Escambia County . Some
services are ongoing while others may be implemented
on a temporary basis.
SUMMER
FEEDING SERVICE PROGRAM (SFSP)
The
Summer Feeing Service Program provides balanced nutritional
lunches, at no charge, to children during summer vacation
when school lunches and snacks are not available.
The meals provided are similar to those offered under
the National School Lunch and School Breakfast programs
during the school year. Meals are provided to children
aged 18 years or younger. SFSP sites are operated
by public or private nonprofit sponsors and located
in approved geographical areas of need or where enrollment
is where at least one-half of the children qualify
for free or reduced price meals during the school
year.
INDIGENT
BURIAL PROGRAM
The
Indigent Burial Program provides dignified professional
burial services to income eligible residents of Escambia
County
only. Participating funeral
homes and cemeteries are on a rotating schedule. Cremation services available only.
BAKER
ACT PROGRAM
The
Baker Act Program provides the local match of state
subventions to fund crisis stabilization programs
in connection with community alcohol and mental health
services.
COMMUNITY
CENTERS
Escambia
County has established 14 neighborhood community
centers throughout the county. Most centers are managed
under the direction of neighborhood organizations
that coordinate the access of the center use for community
activities in unincorporated areas.
VETERAN SERVICES
The Veteran Services Office primary focus is to advise, instruct, and counsel veterans, their spouses, and children of the benefits available from the Veterans Administration and the Department of Defense. To help with information regarding the filing of claims for the following:
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- Disabilities
due to military service
- Veteran Administration
home loans
- Burial
- Pension
- Education
- Vocational rehabilitation
- Hospitalization
- Discharge information
- Compensation
- Job services
- Illnesses related
to military service
- And many more
Applicants
must have proof of the following:
- Military
service
- If
veteran is deceased, proof of death certificate
- Spouse
must have copy of marriage certificate
- Child
must have copy of birth certificate
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For
more information contact:
Jerry
White
Veterans
Service Officer
Joint Ambulatory Care Center (JACC)
790 Veterans Way
Room A-106
Pensacola, FL 32507
(850)
912-2055
Monday
through Wednesday
8:00
A.M. until 4:30 P.M. |
