As costs climb, more Northwest Florida residents seek help with rent, food and utilities

More than a quarter of the people who contacted 211 Northwest Florida last month identified themselves as homeless or at risk of losing their housing, according to United Way of West Florida.

The 211 service connects residents with community resources and assistance programs, including help with housing, utilities, food and health care.

Avalon Mallory, the organization’s resource and data operations manager, said many callers are having trouble dealing with everyday expenses…

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