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Providence Connects is walking with our neighbors
from surviving to thriving through these programs
BASIC NEEDS ACCESS
POINTS
Our food truck delivers hot, chef-prepared meals directly to unsheltered individuals across Melbourne. Combined with a hot shower and clean change of clothes and mobile case management, this model ensures equitable access to food and essential care for those living outdoors.
HOUSING FOCUSED
SREET
OUTREACH
Housing Focused Street Outreach is the first point of contact for individuals who are living unsheltered. Providence Connects deploys two mobile units with professional case managers to engage with people where they are, build trust, and offer services such as healthcare and emotional support. Case managers will also help connect individuals to additional services, including housing, and encourage them to begin their journey toward stability.
PATHWAYS
HOME
A dedicated team of homeless service professionals works side by side with chronically homeless people to assess their individual challenges, refer them to services, and monitor a coordinated effort to transition the person to a stable living environment.
food
distribution &
WAREHOUSE OPERATIONS
As a regional hub for food rescue and redistribution, Providence Connects collects and distributes over 1 million pounds of food each year through our warehouse located at 1408 Morningside Dr. Through cold storage, aggregation, and last-mile delivery, we empower a network of schools, churches, senior centers, and nonprofits—including Meals on Wheels—to meet rising demand and close critical food access gaps.
We currently accept:
-unopened & unexpired food donations
-unopened hygiene produces
-gently used clothing and shoes appropriate for people who live outside (no used underwear)
-towels, sheets and blankets
-we are not accepting furniture donations at this time
Hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 7 am to 1 pm.
sharing
center
food
pantry
The Sharing Center food pantry, located at 17 E. Hibiscus Blvd, is a fresh choice market where each customer is able to choose the foods best suited to their household.
Our hours are:
Tuesday - 9 am to 4 pm
Wednesday - 1 pm to 4 pm, drive through 4 pm to 6 pm
Thursday - 9 am to 4 pm
Friday - 9am - 4pm
Saturday - drive through 9am - 12pm.
Guests may visit pantry twice per month. To register for the pantry, see Client Services during the hours above.
healthcare service
Most individuals who experience hunger or homelessness are low to no-income and underinsured, which creates a tremendous barrier to receiving adequate healthcare. We provide access to health care, prescription assistance, dental, mental health, and addiction resources.
providence
place
Providence Connects is developing Providence Place - a 120-unit multi-family housing community scheduled to open at 850 S. Apollo Blvd. by Summer of 2027. This new community will include wrap-around services to help residents overcome challenges and be successful in housing. For more information, visit www.providence.place
Client services
Available at 17 E. Hibiscus Blvd.
Food Stamp (SNAP) Assistance
Tuesday & Thursday - 9 am to 12 pm
limited appointments/first come, first serve
Health Insurance Enrollment Assistance
Tuesday & Thursday - 9 am to 12 pm
Resume Writing/Job Search Assistance
Wednesday - 1 pm to 3 pm
At this time, there is not funding for Rental Assistance or Utility Assistance.