Utility Assistance
The Center provides limited financial assistance for water and electric bills. All bills must be in “overdue” status. This assistance is only available for residents in the following
ZIP codes: 34695, 34677, 33759 and 33761. Clients must bring a photo ID and proof of residency, e.g., utility bill.
Food Pantry
The Mattie Williams Neighborhood Family Center Food Pantry distributes food to families and individuals residing in the following ZIP codes: 34695; 34677; 33761; 33759. Clients must bring a photo ID and proof of residency, e.g., utility bill*. Clients can come every week.
Open: Thursdays, 9 am – 11 am (first come first serve)
Thursdays, 5 pm – 6 pm (first come first serve)
USDA TEFAP distribution is the third Thursday of every month, then as available.
*Not all information requested nor participation in activities conducted are required to receive USDA TEFAP food.
Participation in our Food Pantry continues to grow at an alarming rate. To keep up with the need, the Center always welcomes monetary and food donations. We especially want to thank our Pinellas Community Foundation and Finance of America Cares for their support through operating grants for this program.
“In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA.
Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.
To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027) found online at: http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by:
(1) mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
1400 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C. 20250-9410;
(2) fax: (202) 690-7442; or
(3) email: program.intake@usda.gov.
“This institution is an equal opportunity provider.”
Clothing Closet
The center accepts donations of new and gently used clothing and shoes, which are available for free for individuals and families. The clothing closet is open whenever the center is open.
Hygiene Products
The Center distributes the following items for free when available:
- Toothpaste
- Toothbrushes
- Soap
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Feminine Products
- Toilet Paper
- Deodorant
- Diapers
- Baby Wash
- Baby Wipes
