Boca Helping Hands

Address

1500 Northwest 1st Court
Boca Raton, FL 33432

(561) 417-0913

www.bocahelpinghands.org

AKA:

BHH

Description:

Boca Helping Hands (BHH) is a community-based nonprofit that provides hunger relief, access to healthcare, financial assistance, and job training. Through its various programs, BHH assists over 27,000 people annually.

Hours:

Resource Center: By appointment, only Monday-Friday / 9 am-4 pm

Drive-thru Hot Meal Program: Monday-Thursday / 11 am-12:30 pm

Drive-thru Pantry Bag Program and registration:
Location 1:
Boca Helping Hands Main Facility, Remillard Family Resource Center
1500 NW 1st Court, Boca Raton, FL 33432
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday / 9 am-12:30 pm
Thursday / 9 am to 12:3pm and 4:30 pm to 6 pm

Location 2:
West Boca - Boca Glades Baptist Church parking lot
10101 Judge Winikoff Road, Boca Raton, FL 33428
Saturday / 9-10:30 am

Location 3:
Boynton Beach First Baptist Church of Boynton Beach
301 N. Seacrest Blvd., Boynton Beach, FL 33435
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday / 10 am-12 pm

Location 4:
St. John Missionary Baptist Church
900 N Seacrest Blvd #3002, Boynton Beach, FL 33435
Pantry Bag Pickup & Registration, Drive-Thru Only:
Wednesday / 1-2:30 pm

Location 5:
Advent Lantana
2116 Lantana Road, Lake Worth, FL 33462
Saturday / 1-3 pm

Is Shelter?

No

Related Resource

Date of Official Change:

September 5, 2024

Address Listings

Physical (Primary)

1500 Northwest 1st Court
Boca Raton, FL 33432

Mailing

1500 NW 1st Ct
Boca Raton, FL 33432

Contacts

Andrew Hagen

Primary Contact

Executive Director

andrew@bocahelpinghands.org

http://www.facebook.com/bocahelpinghands

Phone Numbers

MAIN SITE PHONE

(561) 417-0913

Fax

(561) 417-3763

Description

Provides through the Palm Tran TD Program bus passes.

Hours

First and Third Tuesday / 9 am-12:30 pm.

Required Documents

Contact agency.

Eligibility

No restrictions.

Fees

Eligible individuals can purchase a monthly bus pass at a discounted rate. $15 or $20 depending on income, or a daily pass for $1.50.

Intake Procedure

Individuals must provide a photo ID and proof of income. Either a current stub or social security printout. Form SEQY.

Languages

English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, Armenian, Finnish.

Service Area

Palm Beach County

Geography Served

    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.

  • Florida
    • Palm Beach County

    Telephone Numbers

    Number:
    561-417-0913
    Type:
    Service Phone
    Name:
    MAIN SITE PHONE
    Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (BT-8500.1000-180) and related services within the Service Tree.

    Special Notes/Funding

    Do not refer clients from another cities.

    Description

    Boca Helping Hands Resource Center provides limited financial assistance for electric service payments for qualifying Boca Raton, Delray Beach, Boynton Beach Greenacres, Lake Worth, and Palm Springs residents. Individuals must have a final notice. Financial Assistance does not pay any deposit or reconnection fees.

    Hours

    By appointment only. Call Monday-Friday / 9 am-4 pm to schedule an appointment.

    Required Documents

    Proof of having lived in Boca Raton, Delray Beach, Boynton Beach, Greenacres, Lake Worth, Palm Springs for a year or more, current and previous lease or mortgage document. Proof of All income: last three months of bank statements, all accounts. Proof of employment: last three pay slips or proof of unemployment registration. Valid Identification - Picture ID FPL bill copies of all outstanding months with proof of portion paid and any other agency commitments, if applicable. Completion of the Boca Helping Hands Income & Expenditure Statement. Completion of the FPL Authorization. Explanation as to why you are having difficulty paying the bills

    Eligibility

    Financial Assistance is only available to qualifying Boca Raton, Delray Beach, Boynton Beach, Greenacres, Lake Worth, Palm Springs residents of 1 year or longer. Individuals must have a past due bill..

    Fees

    No fees charged.

    Intake Procedure

    Individuals must submit the required documentation. Additional details at BocaHelpingHands.org/Financial Assistance. Individuals have to go through a specific screening process to meet the criteria to be approved. Individuals are reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

    Languages

    English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, Armenian.

    Service Area

    Boca Raton, Delray Beach, Boynton Beach, Greenacres, Lake Worth, Palm Springs

    Geography Served

      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.

    • Florida
      • Palm Beach County
        • Boca Raton
        • Boynton Beach
        • Delray Beach
        • Greenacres
        • Lake Worth
        • Palm Springs

    Contact

    Name:
    Andrew Hagen
    Title:
    Executive Director
    Email:
    andrew@bocahelpinghands.org

    Telephone Numbers

    Number:
    561-417-0913
    Type:
    Service Phone
    Name:
    MAIN SITE PHONE
    Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (BV-8900.9300-180) and related services within the Service Tree.

    Description

    Provides Pantry Bag Program supplemental food for qualifying Palm Beach County residents. Individuals and families interested in this program can register at any of five Pantry Bag Distribution sites. Individuals and families must sign a USDA TEFAP form showing that they are at or below the poverty level.

    Hours

    East Boca - Remillard Family Resource Center, 1500 NW 1st Court, Boca Raton, FL 33432 Monday-Saturday / 9 am-12:30 pm and Thursday | 4:30 pm-6 pm West Boca - Cross Bridge Church, 10101 Judge Winikoff Rd, Boca Raton, FL 33428 Saturday / 9-10:30 am Boynton Beach - First Baptist Church of Boynton Beach, 301 N Seacrest Blvd, Boynton Beach, FL 33435 Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday /10 am-12 pm and Wednesday | 1-2:30 pm Delray Beach - Bethel Evangelical Baptist Church, 5780 W Atlantic Ave, Delray Beach, FL 33484 Tuesdays / 10 am-12 pm and Thursday / 3-5 pm Lake Worth - Proclaim Church, 2116 Lantana Rd, Lake Worth, FL 33462 Saturday / 1-3 pm

    Required Documents

    Contact by phone.

    Eligibility

    Available to Palm Beach County residents at or below the poverty level.

    Fees

    No fees charged.

    Intake Procedure

    To register individuals/families need to complete the required paperwork at one of the pantry bag distribution locations. Paperwork needs to be resubmitted annually to continue enrollment.

    Languages

    English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, Armenian, Finnish.

    Service Area

    Palm Beach County

    Geography Served

      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.

    • Florida
      • Palm Beach County

      Contact

      Name:
      Andrew Hagen
      Title:
      Executive Director
      Email:
      andrew@bocahelpinghands.org

      Telephone Numbers

      Number:
      561-417-0913
      Type:
      Service Phone
      Name:
      MAIN SITE PHONE
      Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (BD-1800.2000) and related services within the Service Tree.

      Description

      Provides through the Palm Tran TD Program, bus passes.

      Hours

      Tuesday / 9 am-12:30 pm

      Required Documents

      Contact agency.

      Eligibility

      No restrictions.

      Fees

      Eligible individuals can purchase a monthly bus pass at a discounted rate. $15 or $20 depending on income, or a daily pass for $1.50

      Intake Procedure

      Individuals must provide a photo ID and proof of income. Either a current pay stub or social security print out. Form SEQY.

      Languages

      English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, Armenian, Finnish.

      Service Area

      Palm Beach County

      Geography Served

      None

      Contact

      Name:
      Andrew Hagen
      Title:
      Executive Director
      Email:
      andrew@bocahelpinghands.org

      Telephone Numbers

      Number:
      561-417-0913
      Type:
      Service Phone
      Name:
      MAIN SITE PHONE
      Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (BT-8500.1000-200) and related services within the Service Tree.

      Description

      A strategically structured job training, mentoring, and education program that exists to empower students in their area of interest and train them in one of 11 available areas of expertise.

      Hours

      Monday-Friday / 9 am-4 pm

      Required Documents

      Requirements vary depending on the course selected

      Eligibility

      Pass Level 1 background screening check, refundable deposit required.

      Fees

      No fees charged. Refundable deposit required.

      Intake Procedure

      Apply at BocaHelpingHands.org/JTP.

      Languages

      English

      Service Area

      South Florida

      Geography Served

        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.

      • Florida

        Contact

        Name:
        Andrew Hagen
        Title:
        Executive Director
        Email:
        andrew@bocahelpinghands.org

        Telephone Numbers

        Number:
        561-417-0913
        Name:
        MAIN SITE PHONE
        Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (ND-2000.3500) and related services within the Service Tree.

        Special Notes/Funding

        Do not refer clients from any other cities.

        Description

        Provides limited financial assistance for rental assistance for qualifying Boca Raton, Delray Beach, Boynton Beach, Lake Worth, Greenacres, and Palm Springs residents. Must have a 3 or 5 day notice.

        Hours

        By appointment only. Call Monday-Friday / 9 am-4 pm to schedule an appointment.

        Required Documents

        Proof of having lived in Boca Raton, Delray Beach, Boynton Beach, Greenacres, Lake Worth or Palm Springs for a year or more, current and previous lease or mortgage document. Proof of All income: last three months of bank statements (all accounts) Proof of employment: last three pay slips and/or if applicable, or proof of unemployment benefits/registration. Valid Identification - Picture ID Pay or rent vacate notices (copies of all outstanding months) with proof of your portion paid and any other agency commitments, if applicable Completion of the Boca Helping Hands Income & Expenditure Explanation as to why having difficulty paying the bills

        Eligibility

        Financial Assistance is only available to qualifying Boca Raton, Delray Beach, Boynton Beach, Greenacres, Lake Worth, and Palm Springs residents of 1 year or longer. Individuals must have a 3 or 5 day notice.

        Fees

        No fees charged.

        Intake Procedure

        Individuals must submit the required documentation. Additional details at BocaHelpingHands.org/FinancialAssistance. Individuals have to go through a specific screening process and meet the criteria to be approved. Individuals are reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

        Languages

        English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, Armenian.

        Service Area

        Boca Raton, Delray Beach, Boynton Beach, Greenacres, Lake Worth,Palm Springs

        Geography Served

          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.

        • Florida
          • Palm Beach County
            • Boca Raton
            • Boynton Beach
            • Delray Beach
            • Greenacres
            • Lake Worth
            • Palm Springs

        Contact

        Name:
        Andrew Hagen
        Title:
        Executive Director
        Email:
        andrew@bocahelpinghands.org

        Telephone Numbers

        Number:
        561-417-0913
        Type:
        Service Phone
        Name:
        MAIN SITE PHONE
        Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (BH-3800.7000) and related services within the Service Tree.

        Description

        Provides hot meals. Walk up only.

        Hours

        East Boca Raton Remillard Family Resource Center 1500 NW 1st Court, Boca Raton, FL 33432 Monday-Saturday / 11 am-12:30 pm Lake Worth Proclaim Church 2116 Lantana Rd, Lake Worth, FL 33462 Friday / 4:30-6pm

        Required Documents

        Contact agency.

        Eligibility

        No restrictions

        Fees

        No fees charged.

        Intake Procedure

        Walk up only.

        Languages

        English, Spanish, French, Polish, Greek, Finnish

        Service Area

        Palm Beach County

        Geography Served

          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.

        • Florida
          • Palm Beach County

          Contact

          Name:
          Andrew Hagen
          Title:
          Executive Director
          Email:
          andrew@bocahelpinghands.org

          Telephone Numbers

          Number:
          561-417-0913
          Type:
          Service Phone
          Name:
          MAIN SITE PHONE
          Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (BD-5000.8300) and related services within the Service Tree.

          Special Notes/Funding

          Do not refer clients from another cities.

          Description

          Provides limited financial assistance for water service payments for qualifying Boca Raton, Delray Beach, Boynton Beach, Greenacres, Lake Worth, Palm Springs residents. Does not pay any deposits or reconnect fees

          Hours

          By appointment only. Call Monday-Friday / 9 am-4 pm to schedule an appointment.

          Required Documents

          Proof of having lived in Boca Raton, Delray Beach, Boynton Beach, Greenacres, Lake Worth, Palm Springs for a year or more, current and previous lease or mortgage document Proof of All income: last three months of bank statements, all accounts Proof of employment: last three pay slips and/or if applicable, proof of unemployment benefits/registration. Valid Identification - Picture ID Water bill (copies of all outstanding months) with proof of your portion paid and any other agency commitments, if applicable Completion of the Boca Helping Hands Income & Expenditure Statement Explanation as to why you are having difficulty paying the bills

          Eligibility

          Financial Assistance is only available to qualifying Boca Raton, Delray Beach, Boynton Beach, Greenacres, Lake Worth, and Palm Springs residents of 1 year or longer. Individuals must have a past-due notice.

          Fees

          No fees charged.

          Intake Procedure

          Individuals must submit the required documentation. Additional details at BocaHelpingHands.org/FinancialAssistance. Individuals have to go through a specific screening process and meet criteria to be approved. Individuals are reviewed on a case by case basis.

          Languages

          English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, Polish, Armenian.

          Service Area

          Boca Raton, Delray Beach, Boynton Beach, Greenacres, Lake Worth, Palm Springs

          Geography Served

            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.

          • Florida
            • Palm Beach County
              • Boca Raton
              • Boynton Beach
              • Delray Beach
              • Greenacres
              • Lake Worth
              • Palm Springs

          Contact

          Name:
          Andrew Hagen
          Title:
          Executive Director
          Email:
          andrew@bocahelpinghands.org

          Telephone Numbers

          Number:
          561-417-0913
          Type:
          Service Phone
          Name:
          MAIN SITE PHONE
          Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (BV-8900.9300-950) and related services within the Service Tree.

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