Services
Building Affordable Homes: the Habitat Homeowners Program
Manatee County Habitat for Humanity provides affordable homeownership for economically disadvantaged families in Manatee County.
Day Program Supporting Adults with Special Needs
Easterseals' Adult Day Program (ADT) provides comprehensive support to individuals with disabilities in their daily lives and beyond.
Donate or Receive Food from the Pet Food Pantry
Manatee County Animal Welfare offers a year-round Pet Food Pantry Program.
Find Homework Help Resources
Looking for extra support with your child's schoolwork? Manatee Library homework help resources are designed to make learning easier.
Find Weekend Meals Program
Feeding Empty Little Tummies is dedicated to feeding Manatee County’s most needy – homeless and food insecure students. One backpack at a time!
Manatee County’s Medical Waiver (Rear Door Assistance) Program: Making Waste Disposal Accessible for All
Manatee County’s Medical Rear Door Assistance Program offers curbside garbage bin collection and return for residents with mobility-limiting conditions. Eligibility requires physician certification and application through the Solid Waste Division. Once approved, sanitation workers manage bin placement and retrieval on collection days. The service supports independence and is provided at no additional cost beyond the standard monthly rate.
Print, Copy, Scan, or Fax at the Library
All Manatee Library locations (excluding the Little Discovery Center) offer access to printing, copying, faxing, and scanning.
Receive Family Assistance: Whole Child Manatee
Whole Child Manatee works with families to provide assessment, connection, education, and support through shared community partnerships.
Register for Manatee Moves
To register for Manatee Moves, the Veteran must call Manatee County Veterans Services.
Request Customer Assistance Commitment
This form allows Help Agencies assist customers with their utilities bill.
Request Payment Assistance for Ambulance Fees
Qualified Manatee County residents may be eligible to receive payment assistance for ambulance fees from Manatee County Emergency Medical Services (EMS).
Request Payment Assistance for Prescriptions
Qualified Manatee County residents may be eligible to receive assistance to cover prescription costs.