COVID-19 Vaccination Registration Information by County
Please check back frequently for updates. Updated 2/15/21.
On January 21, 2021, State Surgeon General Dr. Scott Rivkees issued a Public Health Advisory prioritizing vaccine in Florida for Florida residents. Please find the public health advisory here. Please bring proof of residency to any appointment across the state.
Individuals 65 and older and frontline health care workers can pre-register for vaccine appointments and be notified when appointments are available in their area by visiting myvaccine.fl.gov.
- Brevard County
- Lake County
- Orange County
- Registration: click here
- General questions or language assistance: Dial 407-836-3111, or visit ocfl.net/311.
- For registration help, contact CDR Maguire at 305-351-9531, or via email at covid19support@cdrmhealth.com.
- Registration: click here
- Osceola County
- Registration: click here
- Those without computer access may call 866-201-6507 (or 833-476-1516 for TTY users) to pre-register.
- Registration: click here
- Seminole County
- Volusia County
Call Vaccination Clinic at (407) 631-0499. The VA is only vaccinating:
- Those over the age of 65
- Those receiving chemotherapy or dialysis
- First responders and medical staff
- Farmworkers
- Grocery store workers
- Teachers, aide and education support staff
- Sign up to receive coronavirus vaccine alert notifications
Publix Vaccination Sites:
- For a list of all vaccination sites at Publix locations in Florida: click here
- All vaccinations by Publix at their select locations are by appointment only. Qualified individuals can make an appointment at www.publix.com/covidvaccine. The Governor’s Seniors First strategy prioritizes Floridians 65 and older to receive the vaccine.
- Appointments: click here
Winn-Dixie Vaccination Sites:
- To find a participating COVID-19 vaccination location and to make an appointment: click here
- Winn-Dixie grocery stores in Florida will begin distributing COVID-19 vaccines to those 65 and older beginning on February 11, 2021
Can’t find a vaccination site in your area? Click here to search more locations.
International travel:
Effective January 26, 2021, all air passengers arriving to the US from a foreign country are required to get tested no more than 3 days before their flight departs and to present the negative result or documentation of having recovered from COVID-19 to the airline before boarding the flight.
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In response to the COVID-19 health pandemic, we at Goodwill Industries of Central Florida understand the multi-faceted impact business closures, furloughs, layoffs, and unemployment has on individuals and families. Nothing is more important than the health and safety of our community and employees. While we navigate these challenging times, the needs of the people we serve and support in Central Florida continue. We are committed to our mission of Building Lives That Work.
Program and Services Updates
Update as of March 25, 2020
As COVID-19 continues to impact Central Florida, we are working to mitigate the potential effects in our communities and our operations in conjunction with local, state and federal agencies. The well-being of our employees, partners, and the community continues to be our most important priority. As an organization dedicated to serving the public, we are taking this quickly changing situation seriously.
Goodwill Industries of Central Florida will pause accepting new community service workers (CSWs) until further notice. Current CSWs participating in community service with our organization are not to report until further notice. Updates will be posted on our COVID-19 resources page as they become available.
Retail Store and Donation Xpress Center Updates
Update as of July 24, 2020
With mandatory mask orders going into effect in various counties masks and protective face coverings will be required in all of our retail stores, Donation Xpress Centers, and other locations starting according to county mandates. Thank you for your cooperation as we continue to comply with CDC recommendations and government ordinances to slow the spread of the virus.
Our retail stores and Donation Xpress Centers in Brevard, Lake, Orange, Osceola, Seminole, and Volusia counties are now open to the public. During our closure, we’ve cleaned and sanitized our stores and have implemented new, ongoing safety and cleaning measures to further aid in the health and wellness of our staff, customers, and donors.
- Our retail stores are now open Monday-Saturday from 9 A.M-7 P.M., and 10 A.M.-6 P.M. on Sunday.
- New Clearance Outlet hours
- The Rockledge Clearance Outlet is now open Monday-Saturday from 9 A.M.-5 P.M., and 10 A.M.-5 P.M. on Sunday
- Pine Hills Outlet is now open Monday-Saturday from 9 A.M.-6 P.M., and 10 A.M.-6 P.M. on Sunday
- The Taft Outlet is now open Monday-Saturday from 9 A.M.-5 P.M., and closed on Sunday.
- All Donation Xpress Center locations are open daily from 9 A.M.-5 P.M.
To maintain the health and safety of our customers and retail associates, the following restrictions for the Outlets will be in place:
- 5 shopping sessions (9 A.M., 11 A.M., 1 P.M., 3 P.M., and 5 P.M.) will be available for shoppers throughout the day to shop
- Each session will be limited to 75 people and they will have one hour to shop
- Only 1 person is allowed at a table at a time, for 5 minutes, before moving to the next table
- Tables are sanitized between each session and are spaced 8 ft apart
- Shoppers will be given a ticket that allows them to shop during their specific session and there will be designated entry and exit points
- Shoppers may return to the line for the next shopping session once they have completed their hour
As a reminder, please do not leave your donated items outside retail store donation doors and Donation Xpress Center doors after closing hours.
Job Connection Center Updates
Update as of June 9, 2020
Job Connection Center employment assistance services are available virtually and over the phone. For employment assistance, please call (407) 235-1541 or email jobconnection@goodwillcfl.org to receive services. We are not able to assist individuals in-person at this time.
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Vocational Services and Training Programs Updates
Update as of April 7, 2020
- Phone – Call us at 407-235-1560 or 407-853-9466
- Video – Arrangements may be made for a video call
- Email – lisseth.russa@goodwillcfl.org
If you would like to get services through Vocational Rehabilitation Division go directly to their website.
Please be aware that local Vocational Rehabilitation offices are temporarily closed to the public to minimize exposure to COVID-19. VR representatives are reaching out to anyone needing our services by phone and/or email, not in-person. For local contact information, click here.
Questions, call VR Headquarters Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. (EDT) toll-free at (800) 451-4327 and email at VRDirector@vr.fldoe.org.
Neighborhood Center for Families (NCF) Updates
Update as of June 19, 2020
Services provided by the Neighborhood Centers for Families (NCF) will be provided in-person, by phone or email.
With mandatory mask orders going into effect per Orange County, FL Mayor Demings’ Executive Order No. 2020-23, masks and protective face coverings will be required in all of our NCF locations starting Saturday, June 20.
Please visit the Orange County website and YouTube channel to learn more about what the Neighborhood Center for Families is doing to serve Orange County amid COVID-19.
Job Opportunities
Community Resources
General Information | Brevard County | Lake County | Orange County | Osceola County | Seminole County | Volusia County
General Information
Florida Department of Child and Families:
Apply for food assistance, cash assistance or Medicaid
Veterans Crisis Line:
- Call 1-800-273-8255 and Press 1
- Send a text to 838255
- Chat online
- Support for deaf and hard of hearing call 1-800-799-4889
Unemployment Insurance:
Insurance for those who become unemployed through no fault of their own
Re-employment Assistance Insurance:
1-800-204-2418 during the hours of 8 am to 5 pm
Housing and Rent:
Department of Housing and Urban Development: Assistance for residents who are concerned about housing, renting, foreclosure and eviction
- Immediate assistance:
- FHA Single Family: answers@hud.gov or call 1-800-CALL- FHA
- Public and Indian Housing: call 800-955-2232
- Fannie Mae Assistance Options for Homeowners
- Freddie Mac: mortgage relief
- Federal Housing Finance Agency: Suspend foreclosures and evictions for at least 60 days due to COVID-19
Job Loss and Unemployment:
- Florida Department of Economic Opportunity re-employment assistance
- National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation Restaurant Employee Relief Fund
Health and Welfare:
- Coverage and Benefits related to COVID-19 Medicaid and CHIP
- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Distress Helpline
- Provides 24/7 crisis counseling and support to those in emotional distress related to natural or human-caused disasters
- To connect call 1-800-985-5990 or text “TalkWithUs” to 66746
Household Assistance:
- Free Spectrum Broadband and Wifi: access for 60 days to households with K-12 and/or college students who do not already have a Spectrum Broadband subscription and at any service level up to 100/mps.
- To enroll call 1-844-488-8395
- Comcast Internet Support for New Low-Income Customers
- AT&T Support
- Sprint Support
Report Price Gouging:
Florida Office of the Attorney General
Brevard County
Food Assistance:
Brevard Public Schools will provide meals for students starting Monday, March 23 through Friday, March 27, from 10:30 am – 1:30 pm. Meals will be distributed to any child age 18 years and younger. Each child will receive a package containing one breakfast meal and one lunch meal. Children may come without a parent and will be served. However, parents/guardians who come must have the children present with them in order to receive meals for those children per USDA requirements.
Lake County
Food Assistance:
- Monday- Friday, from 10:30 am to 1 pm, ALL traditional Lake County Public Schools will be distributing meals, except Lake Hills School. Mascotte and Minneola charter schools will also be distributing meals during these times.
Orange County
Food Assistance:
- Grab-and-go Meals for Students: Orange County Public School Meal Assistance
- Second Harvest Food Bank
Mortgage/Rent/Utility:
Mental Health Assistance:
Osceola County
Senior Care Assistance:
Food Assistance:
- Osceola County School District: School Nutrition Services Department will provide FREE breakfast and lunch to children 18 years and under during the extended school closure between March 23 through March 27, 2020 and available for pickup between 9:30 am – 11:00 am. Please see website for details.
- Osceola Christian Ministry Center: Will serve hot meals Monday- Friday from 11am-noon and has a food pantry open Monday- Friday 12:30-1:30pm.
Seminole County
Seminole County Public Schools (SCPS) will be providing FREE breakfast and lunch meals for its students (18 years old and younger) during the extended school closure period of March 23 through March 27, 2020. Please see website for details.
Substance Abuse Resources or call (407) 665-6659
Volusia County
Food Assistance:
Senior shopping hours:
Special senior shopping hours are being offered at some Volusia County stores. The information below applies to all locations in Volusia county unless otherwise noted.
- Publix: Beginning March 24, 7 – 8 am, Tuesdays & Wednesdays
- Save a Lot: Beginning March 24, 7 – 8 am, daily
- Winn Dixie: Beginning March 20, 8 – 9 am, Monday through Friday
- Target: Beginning March 20, 8 – 9 am, Wednesdays
- Walmart: Beginning March 24, 6 – 7 am, Tuesdays
- Love Whole Foods: Beginning March 20, call-in orders with curbside service