Helping Hands in the Community | February 2026

“Small acts, when multiplied by millions of people, can transform the world.” – Howard Zinn

BY MICHELE MILLER
What’s What New Port Richey

Whether you are someone in need of a helping hand, want to direct someone else in need, or perhaps find a place to volunteer or steer your financial donations in a way that will assist the surrounding community, here’s a place to start.

Check out the quick search below or scroll down. And if you know about or have a non-profit that is doing good work, please let me know so it can be included here. Send info to Michele Miller at mmiller@whatswhatnewportrichey.com

QUICK SEARCH

SPECIAL EVENTS | PROGRAMS
GENERAL HELP – WHERE TO START
FOOD RESOURCES
DELIVERY SERVICES FOR SENIORS & SHUT-INS
HEALTH RESOURCES
HOUSING | UTILITIES

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Fundraisers! | Starkey Ranch Library Hosts Two Upcoming Events

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The Volunteer Way Needs Team Members and donations for the Brown Bag Program to assiste Shut-Ins

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United Way – Need Help? Call 2-11

Pasco County residents have a free, easy-to-use service at their fingertips. Call 211 to get information about services and contacts in the community. Visit www.unitedwaypasco.org

• 2-1-1 provides a fast, easy way to learn about community resources and service providers, and volunteer and donation opportunities.
• 2-1-1 connects people with Free Medical Care, Senior Services, State Agencies, Utility Assistance, Transportation, Youth Programs, Child Care, Affordable Housing, Free Tax Return Preparation, Health Resources, Rx Assistance, Rental Assistance, Support Groups, Non-profit Groups, Human Trafficking Case Management
• 2-1-1 specialists are highly trained, multi-lingual professionals who provide the information you need. All 2-1-1 contacts are strictly confidential. 2-1-1 is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Homeless Coalition of Pasco County

The Homeless Coalition of Pasco County has compiled a lengthy list of local organizations serving those in need throughout Pasco County. Visit pascohomelesscoalition.org

Metropolitan Ministries

Offers comprehensive services for at-risk and homeless families in underserved and impoverished communities.

• Metropolitan Ministries, 3214 US HWY 19 N. in Holiday. The Family Support Center is open for food and clothing in Pasco, Monday through Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Go to the website at metromin.org
• Metropolitan Ministries at Restored Hope – 13703 17th Street, Dade City. 352.437.4815. Website. Click here for more locations.

One Community Now
Veterans Services, Pac-a-Sac Food Distribution Program for Kids, Employment Services, Financial Assistance

Be a Light Mission Service Center, Inc.’s The Lighthouse

The Lighthouse is located at 8425 Arcola Avenue in Hudson, off US 19 and Arcola (21 bus line). Open Monday through Friday from 10 am – 3 pm. Offerings include free food and clothing pantry, medical assessments (through BayCare, VARK Inc), employment assistance, work programs, Resources for the homeless, Arts and crafts classes, and activities. For info, go to www.bealightmissions.org

Local Library Resources

Among them are Medicare presentations, ESOL classes, Career Help, and information sessions on volunteer opportunities with Guardian Ad Litem and a local hospice for those who want to volunteer. Ease your mind and body with a meditation, yoga, or Tai Chi class, or learn about healthy nutrition.

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• The Boley Centers: Provides Job/career placement assistance for veterans who are homeless or at risk at 5411 Grand Blvd, Suite 104, New Port Richey. Hours: Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. 727-339-3501. Services include Mock interview training. Effective resume creation. Transportation to and from interviews. Short-term job-driven training cost coverage. Gas cards to get to and from work up to the first paycheck. The purchase of job-related equipment, tools, and or clothing for employment. Access to Interview clothing, plus food and donated hygiene items, as well as a connection to other veteran programs. Visit boleycenters.org

Community Spotlight | Pasco Libraries Offer Free Job Search Services

• Career Source, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Centennial Park Library in Holiday. Check the schedule for individual help by appointment.
• Tech Topics, 1 – 2:30 p.m. Wednesdays at the New Port Richey Public Library. Register in advance for these classes to learn how to use email, word programs, social media, and more. Teens and adults.
• Tech Help Thursdays, 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Thursdays at the New Port Richey Public Library. Tech-savvy staff members and volunteers will help you get the most out of your technology. From social media to editing documents. Register in advance.
• Tech Help by Appointment, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Wednesdays at the Regency Park Library. Adults.

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For a quick way to access food resources in your zip code, visit freefood.org.

WEST PASCO

• Feeding Tampa Bay –
  • YMCA, 12 – 2 p.m., Monday, February 2 and Monday, February 16 at 8411 Photonics Drive in Trinity
  • Gulfview Grace Church, 8 – 10:30 a.m. Fridays, February 6, 13, 20, 27 at 6639 Hammock Road in Hduson
  • King of Kings, 3 – 4:30 p.m. Thursday, February 12 at 10337 US-19, Port Richey.
• First Baptist Church of Hudson Agape 5-2 Food Pantry, 7009 Hudson Ave., Hudson. Free Sunday meal. Open every Wednesday from 10 am – 12 noon for anyone in need. Bring ID for everyone you are receiving food for. Visit www.fbchudson.org
• Hopeville Family Ministries. 6508 Main St., New Port Richey. Food distribution from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. each Saturday. For information, service requests, or to volunteer, go to hfm2019.org or call (727) 992-5087.
• Metropolitan Ministries, 3214 US HWY 19 N. in Holiday. The Family Support Center is open for food and clothing on various days. For information, visit www.metromin.org
• The Volunteer Way 8061 Congress St., New Port Richey. The Food Pantry is open Monday-Friday from 8:30 am to 12 noon. Brown Bag delivery is available. Visit thevolunteerway.org.
• First United Methodist Church of New Port Richey: Food Ministries at 5901 Indiana Avenue, New Port Richey. For info, visit fumcnpr.com.
• Gulfside Hub Grocery Boxes, Weekly grocery box distribution is held from 4-4:30 most Tuesdays at Gulfside Elementary School, 2329 Anclote Boulevard. If you have not registered on Feeding Tampa Bay yet, please click on this link feedingtampabay.link2feed.com. Pickup is at Gulfside Elementary School car loop, 2329 Anclote Blvd, Holiday, every Tuesday, from 4 to 4:30 pm. Call 727-774-6050 or text 727-351-2367.
• Sword & Spoon VFW Hall, 4619 Bartlett Road, Holiday. Pantry 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Monday-Friday.
• SVDP at Our Lady Queen of Peace, 5340 High St., New Port Richey. Pantry 12-2 p.m. on Thursday and from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on Friday.
• SVDP at St. Peter the Apostle, 12747 Interlaken Road, New Port Richey. Pantry 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Monday & Wednesday.
• Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church, 5443 Sunset Road, New Port Richey. Pantry, 9-11:30 a.m. Monday, Wednesday & Friday.
• SVDP at Thomas Aquinas Church, 8320 Old County Road 54, New Port Richey. Pantry – 9:30 a.m.-11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays.
• Osceola Food Pantry, 11441 Osceola Drive, New Port Richey. Pantr – 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Thursdays.
• Seventh Day Adventist Church Pantry, Trouble Creek Road, New Port Richey. Pantry – 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesdays.
• King of Kings Lutheran Church, 10337 US 19, Port Richey. Pantry – 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesdays.
• Volunteer Way, 8061 Congress St., Port Richey. Pantry – 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Monday-Friday.
• The Volunteer Way Soup Kitchen, 10008 Moon Lake Road, New Port Richey, serves To-Go Meals from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.
• SVDP at St. James, 8400 Monarch Drive, Port Richey. Pantry- 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Monday, Thursday, and Friday.

CENTRAL AND EAST PASCO

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Tasty Tuesdays at the New Port Richey Public Library. Double Your EBT Bucks and Get Healthy Food

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• Meals on Wheels Pasco – Provides nutritious meals and quality services for the homebound and elderly of our community while promoting independent living with safety and dignity. Likewise, advancing human services increases opportunities for personal and collective growth in our community. For information about the program or to sign up or volunteer, visit www.mealsonwheelspasco.org
• Volunteer Way Brown Bag Program – The Brown Bag Program provides food monthly for seniors who are low-income, disabled, and homebound, as well as their pets. The food is delivered by volunteers once a month. If you or someone you know is a homebound, disabled senior in need of food, call to apply at 727-815-0433 or visit thevolunteerway.org/brown-bag-for-seniors.

MORE RESOURCES | WAYS TO HELP

• Tampa Bay Network to End Hunger – Connects to multiple services in the greater Tampa Bay area. For those needing help or wanting to find a place to volunteer, click here to access the Tampa Bay Network to End Hunger Website.
• Waste No Food Tampa Bay was created in partnership with Tampa Bay Network to End Hunger. The Waste No Food app was created to help divert food surplus from the waste stream by redistributing excess usable food to nonprofits and/or food scraps to those with the ability to compost. To learn more about the free app and how you can become a Waste No Food donor or recipient, visit https://networktoendhunger.org/wnf/

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Health & Health Care Events for February 2026

• Moffitt Lung Cancer Screening Education, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Wednesday, February 4, at the New Port Richey Library. Join representatives from Moffitt Cancer Center as they share information about their upcoming lung cancer screenings. They will discuss low-dose CT lung screenings for individuals at higher risk, address misconceptions about lung cancer screening, and assist with pre-registration for those who qualify.
• Medicare Basics with SHINE, 10 – 11 a.m. Thursday, February 5, at the New Port Richey Library. The Medicare 101 presentation conducted by the SHINE Program will provide information on the basics of Medicare, with coverage that falls into four different areas called “Parts”- Medicare Part A, B, C & D, and what they mean to you. A SHINE volunteer will also be available to answer questions about each Part that holds your interest. www.floridashine.org Note: Individual appointments are available following the presentation.
• BayCare Presents: Heart Health, HTN & Atherosclerosis, 2-4 p.m. Thursday, February 26, at the South Holiday Library.

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• NAMI of Pasco County – NAMI Pasco, an affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness, is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization that provides free support, advocacy, outreach, and education to those with mental health conditions and their loved ones. Go to the NAMI website at namipasco.org.
• Florida Health Department Coordinated Opioid Recovery Program – CORe is the first of its kind in the United States and places Florida as a leader in sustainable addiction and opioid recovery. Visit pasco.floridahealth.gov/CoordinatedOpioidRecovery
• Crooked Tale to Recovery – Provides assessment and coordinates with community resources for medical and mental health needs, employment issues, benefit status, and options for social services, housing, and support. Also provides Peer Support Counseling and creates an environment of respect, trust, community, and accountability. Located at 7730A Little Rd, New Port Richey, FL 34654, and call (727) 877-6800.

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• The Pasco State Attorney Mobile Medical Clinic is a medical office on wheels. The full-time staff includes a director, a nurse practitioner, and a driver. The clinic often has community volunteers, doctors, nurses, and other medical professionals to assist.  The Clinic travels to more than a dozen locations throughout Pasco County, serving the homeless and residents without insurance. For info and a list of services, a monthly calendar, and more, visit flsa6.gov/mobile-medical-clinic

• Advent Health Mobile Mammography Bus. This Mobile Mammography Bus uses a Hologic 3D mammogram system, so you can get your annual screening mammogram close to where you live or work. For info or to register, visit AdventHealthMobileMammography.com
• Sertoma Speech & Hearing Foundation manages Florida’s new Children’s Hearing Aid Program, which provides assistance in obtaining hearing aids and other hearing technologies for children 0 to 18 residing in Florida who do not have private insurance or insurance that does not cover hearing technologies. Get a complete list of providers by calling Sertoma at 727-312-3881. To see if you qualify for the program and to get complete information, visit familyhearinghelp.org/CHAP or call 727-312-3881.
• Good Sam Health Clinic of Pasco: Offers Free Healthcare Services to a broader range of individuals and Families in need. For information and eligibility qualifications, visit htgoodsamclinic.org/patient-services

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• The Homeless Coalition of Pasco County has compiled a lengthy list of local organizations serving those in need throughout Pasco County. Visit pascohomelesscoalition.org
• Owner-Occupied Rehab Program: Pasco County Community Development administers a program that provides repairs to an owner-occupied home. The programs are available county-wide. Single-family homes, villas, condominiums, and townhomes are eligible. Mobile homes are only eligible if the land is owned, and the home was built after 1994. The home must be homesteaded, and the Home value cannot exceed $275,000, which can be found on PascoPA.com.

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