Treasure Coast nonprofits looking forward to more CARES Act money for residents Treasure Coast Food Bank officials say the need for assistance still remains Assistance for families struggling during the COVID-19 pandemic could soon be on its way. and last updated 2021-03-12 23:56:05-05 STUART, Fla. â Assistance for families struggling during the COVID-19 pandemic could soon be on its way. "I'm hoping in the next two weeks we'll hear something because I know these programs really need help," said Carol Houwaart-Diez, CEO at United Way Martin County. President Biden's new COVID relief plan includes money for local governments to distribute.