Local Resources
I love to assist all my mammies + pappies because life should be easy. It is hard enough since covid that many family have fallen in hardship. So I wanted to update this information to suit you for a better life. Never hesitate if you're in need. Everyone has been affected one way or another. Whether it is a loss of income to food at the table. Below I have included links for the city of Sunrise where you can find needed resources for your specific circumstances. Read below for more assistance resources connections.
** Please be advice the following resources are for the city of sunrise residents. If you need assistance reach out to your city and district for available programs. for broward county dial 2-1-1
Recently the program had been closed. yet you can contact broward county LIHEAP 954-357-5025.
Food Distribution
Every Wednesday from 10 am to 12 pm city of sunrise offers a week's worth of groceries. First come first serve. Distribution happens at Sunrise Tennis Court Club 9605 W Oakland Park Blvd. All provided by Feeding South Florida. be advice that it's a contact-less Drive -Through, pop your trunk open when you approach.
Utility Assistance
WIC Program
The WIC programs covers women who are pregnant or lactating as well children till the age of 5 years old. Where you could receive monthly food benefits like baby food, fruits/veggies eggs, dairy and more. To apply for WIC, contact a local WIC office call 1-800-342-3556 and ask for the phone number of your local WIC office. Web link click here.
If you are not aware the city of Sunrise does offer helpline for their city residents. You can either reach out at call (954) 746-3670 or email CompassionOffice@sunrisefl.gov for questions of other resources not listed on this page.
Children & Families Service Center
Temporary Cash Assistance (TCA), Medicaid (health coverage for people with low income), Food Assistance: To apply for these programs www.dcf.state.fl.us/ess
Family Health Line
Referral information for prenatal care, infant and toddler health care, Healthy Start, family planning, and for basic health questions.