Boca Helping Hands
Address
1500 Northwest 1st Court
Boca Raton, FL 33432
(561) 417-0913
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.
HUNGER RELIEF PROGRAMS:
Hot Meal Program: A hot, nutritious meal can be picked up Monday- Saturday from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm at main facility in East Boca and Fridays from 4:30-6 pm in Lake Worth on a drive-thru basis. This program is open to anyone and no identification will be requested.
Pantry Bag Program: Qualifying Palm Beach County residents can enroll to receive pantry bags of groceries. This program is for families living at or below the poverty level determined by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). If currently enrolled in SNAP, TANF, or Medicare/Medicaid, will automatically qualify. Registration is completed in-person during first visit and renewed annually. BHH has five pantry bag distribution locations between Boca Raton, Delray Beach, Boynton Beach, and Lake Worth. Visit BocaHelpingHands.org/PantryBagProgram for hours and locations.
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE (Resource Center):
Emergency Financial Assistance: Offers referrals and limited financial assistance for overdue rent and utilities to qualifying Boca Raton, Boynton Beach, Delray Beach, Lake Worth, Greenacres, and Palm Springs residents in crisis. Learn more and apply at BocaHelpingHands.org/FinancialResources
Children's Assistance Program (CAP): CAP helps working parents by providing limited financial assistance for summer camp, after-school care, and daycare for qualifying Boca Raton, Boynton Beach, Delray Beach, Lake Worth, Greenacres and Palm Springs residents of 1 year or longer. Applications are reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Learn more and apply at BocaHelpingHands.org/CAPinfo.
HEALTHCARE:
Medical, dental, and behavioral care vouchers are available to qualifying uninsured Palm Beach County residents at partner healthcare providers. Learn more at BocaHelpingHands.org/Healthcare.
EDUCATION:
Professional Development Classes: Free health and wellness, financial management, and ESOL classes are available and open to Palm Beach County residents. Learn more at BocaHelpingHands.org/Education.
Job Training Program (JTP): For qualified applicants seeking new careers, BHH offers 100% tuition assistance for 11 job training programs for careers in healthcare, construction, IT, and transportation. BHH partners with various accredited schools to provide students with industry-approved certifications and hands-on training. Learn more at BocaHelpingHands.org/JTP.
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:
June 2, 2023
Address Listings
Physical (Primary)
1500 Northwest 1st Court
Boca Raton, FL 33432
Mailing
1500 NW 1st Ct
Boca Raton, FL 33432
Contacts
Greg Hazle
http://www.facebook.com/bocahelpinghands
Phone Numbers
MAIN SITE PHONE
(561) 417-0913
Fax
(561) 417-3763
Services
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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, 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 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, proof of unemployment due to the COVID-19 shutdown, example: letter from employer or proof of unemployment benefits/registration. Valid Identification - Picture ID FPL bill or Water bill or Final rent notices, 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 found here Completion of the FPL Authorization found here 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, and Palm Springs residents of 1 year or longer. Individuals must have a final notice.
Fees
No fees charged.
Intake Procedure
Individuals must submit the required documentation. Additional details at BocaHelpingHands.org/FinancialAssistance. Individuals have to go thru 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, Finnish.
Service Area
Boca Raton, Delray Beach, Boynton Beach, Greenacres, Palm Springs
Geography Served
- Florida
- Palm Beach County
- Boca Raton
- Boynton Beach
- Delray Beach
- Greenacres
- Palm Springs
- Palm Beach County
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Contact
Telephone Numbers
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
- Florida
- Palm Beach County
- Palm Beach County
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Contact
Telephone Numbers
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
- Florida
- Palm Beach County
- Palm Beach County
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Contact
Telephone Numbers
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
- Florida
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Contact
Telephone Numbers
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, 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 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, proof of unemployment due to the COVID-19 shutdown, example: letter from employer or proof of unemployment benefits/registration. Valid Identification - Picture ID FPL bill or Water bill or Final rent 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 Statement found here Completion of the FPL Authorization found here Explanation as to why having difficulty paying the bills
Eligibility
Financial Assistance is only available to qualifying Boca Raton, Delray Beach, Boynton Beach, Greenacres, 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, Finnish.
Service Area
Boca Raton, Delray Beach, Boynton Beach, Greenacres, Palm Springs
Geography Served
- Florida
- Palm Beach County
- Boca Raton
- Boynton Beach
- Delray Beach
- Greenacres
- Palm Springs
- 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 hot meals. Drive-thru.
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
Drive-thru
Languages
English, Spanish, French, Polish, Greek, Finnish
Service Area
Palm Beach County
Geography Served
- Florida
- Palm Beach County
- 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
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 or 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 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, proof of unemployment due to the COVID-19 shutdown, example: letter from employer or proof of unemployment benefits/registration Valid Identification - Picture ID FPL bill or Water bill or Final rent 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 Statement found here Completion of the FPL Authorization found here 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 and Palm Springs residents of 1 year or longer. Individuals must have a shutoff 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, Finnish.
Service Area
Boca Raton, Delray Beach, Boynton Beach, Greenacres, Palm Springs
Geography Served
- Florida
- Palm Beach County
- Boca Raton
- Boynton Beach
- Delray Beach
- Greenacres
- Palm Springs
- 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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