The Glades Initiative
Address
149 Southeast Avenue D
Belle Glade, FL 33430
(561) 996-3310
AKA:
The Glades Initiative
Description:
Improves the coordination and effectiveness of the health and human service delivery system in the Glades area of Palm Beach County. Increases access to health and human services by removing the barriers that both residents and providers encounter within the system of care.
Hours:
Monday-Friday / 8 am-5 pm.
Is Shelter?
No
Related Resource
Date of Official Change:
June 9, 2025
Address Listings
Mailing
149 SE Ave D
Belle Glade, FL 33430
Physical (Primary)
149 Southeast Avenue D
Belle Glade, FL 33430
Contacts
Karis Engle
Background Screening
Food Program
Food Coordinator
http://www.facebook.com/gladesinitiative
Marilu Baltazar
Director of Programs
Phone Numbers
MAIN SITE PHONE
(561) 996-3310
Fax
(561) 996-3349
Services
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Description
Provides economic stability case management for low income residents seeking to increase their household income.
Hours
Monday-Friday / 8 am-5 pm
Required Documents
Contact by phone.
Eligibility
Contact agency.
Fees
Contact agency.
Intake Procedure
Contact by phone.
Languages
English, Spanish, Haitian Creole.
Service Area
Glades Area, Palm Beach County
Geography Served
- Florida
- Palm Beach County
- Belle Glade
- Canal Point
- Pahokee
- South Bay
- Palm Beach County
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Contact
Telephone Numbers
Description
Provides the Glades Community Updates. A weekly email newsletter with valuable information about Glades program services, resources and events - subscribe at www.gladesinitiative.org. Email to updates@gladesinitiative to share information. Produces the Glades Area Resource Guide. A comprehensive, listing of over 175 service providers in the Glades.
Hours
Monday-Friday / 8 am-5 pm.
Required Documents
Contact by phone.
Eligibility
Contact agency.
Fees
No fees charged
Intake Procedure
Email updates @gladesinitiative to share information and subscribe at www.gladesinitiative.org
Languages
English
Service Area
Glades Area, Palm Beach County.
Geography Served
- Florida
- Palm Beach County
- Belle Glade
- Canal Point
- Pahokee
- South Bay
- Palm Beach County
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Contact
Telephone Numbers
Description
Provides financial literacy training to residents on the fundamentals of banking concepts.
Hours
Monday-Friday / 8 am-5 pm.
Required Documents
Contact by phone.
Eligibility
Contact agency.
Fees
Contact agency.
Intake Procedure
Contact by phone.
Languages
English, Spanish, Haitian Creole.
Service Area
Glades Area, Palm Beach County.
Geography Served
- Florida
- Palm Beach County
- Belle Glade
- Canal Point
- Pahokee
- South Bay
- Palm Beach County
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Contact
Telephone Numbers
Description
Provides emergency food thru weekly food pantry distribution.
Hours
Wednesday / 9 am-11:30 am and 1 pm-3:30 pm; carline 4 pm-5 pm (memberber only in carline); Thursday / 3 pm-6 pm. Weekly grocery delivery to eligible seniors on Thursdays . For other emergency food contact the agency.
Required Documents
Valid ID or Glades Initiative Food Pantry ID
Eligibility
No restrictions.
Fees
No fees charged.
Intake Procedure
One time per week.
Languages
English, Spanish, Haitian Creole.
Service Area
Glades Area, Palm Beach County
Geography Served
- Florida
- Palm Beach County
- Belle Glade
- Canal Point
- Pahokee
- South Bay
- Palm Beach County
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Contact
Telephone Numbers
Description
Provides help with application assistance for SNAP (food Stamps).
Hours
Monday-Friday / 8 am-5 pm
Required Documents
Contact by phone.
Eligibility
No restrictions.
Fees
No fees charged.
Intake Procedure
Contact agency. Call for appointment.
Languages
English, Spanish, Haitian Creole.
Service Area
Glades Area, Palm Beach County
Geography Served
- Florida
- Palm Beach County
- Belle Glade
- Canal Point
- Pahokee
- South Bay
- Palm Beach County
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Contact
Telephone Numbers
Description
Provides navigation and application asstance for Medicaid applications.
Hours
Monday-Friday / 8 am-5 pm.
Required Documents
Contact by phone.
Eligibility
No restrictions.
Fees
No fees charged.
Intake Procedure
Contact agency. Call for appointment.
Languages
English, Spanish, Haitian Creole.
Service Area
Glades Area, Palm Beach County.
Geography Served
- Florida
- Palm Beach County
- Belle Glade
- Canal Point
- Pahokee
- South Bay
- Palm Beach County
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Contact
Telephone Numbers
Description
Provides navigation and referrals for Medicare enrollment.
Hours
Monday-Friday / 8 am-5 pm.
Required Documents
Contact by phone.
Eligibility
No restrictions.
Fees
No fees charged.
Intake Procedure
Contact agency. Call for appointment.
Languages
English, Spanish, Haitian Creole.
Service Area
Glades Area, Palm Beach County.
Geography Served
- Florida
- Palm Beach County
- Belle Glade
- Canal Point
- Pahokee
- South Bay
- Palm Beach County
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Contact
Telephone Numbers
Description
Teaches residents how to shop for and cook healthy meals on a low budget.
Hours
Monday-Friday / 8 am-5 pm.
Required Documents
Contact by phone.
Eligibility
Contact agency.
Fees
Contact agency.
Intake Procedure
Contact by phone.
Languages
English, Spanish, Haitian Creole.
Service Area
Glades Area, Palm Beach County
Geography Served
- Florida
- Palm Beach County
- Belle Glade
- Canal Point
- Pahokee
- South Bay
- Palm Beach County
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Contact
Telephone Numbers
Description
Improves the coordination and effectiveness of the health and human service delivery system in the Glades area of Palm Beach County. Increases access to health and human services by removing the barriers that both residents and providers encounter within the system of care. Provides navigation and application assistance for individuals needing Medicaid/Medicare, SNAP (Food Stamps) health care coverage and other emergency application assistance.
Hours
Monday-Friday / 8 am-5 pm.
Required Documents
Contact by phone.
Eligibility
Contact agency.
Fees
Contact agency.
Intake Procedure
Contact by phone.
Languages
English, Spanish, Haitian Creole.
Service Area
Glades Area, Palm Beach County
Geography Served
- Florida
- Palm Beach County
- Belle Glade
- Canal Point
- Pahokee
- South Bay
- Palm Beach County
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Contact
Telephone Numbers
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