The Bread of the Mighty Food Bank coordinates the acquisition and distribution of food
and basic essentials.
Elder Options provides
services and referrals to
empower elders, their families, and caregivers to make
informed choices about aging in place with dignity,
purpose, and security. Services are available to relative caregivers over the age of 55.
325 NW 10 Ave
Gainesville FL 32601
For more information call: 352-378-6649
www.agingresources.org
For more information and to find the distribution site closest to you call: 352-336-0839
www.breadofthemighty.org
WIC provides supplemental foods,
health care referrals, and nutrition
education for low-income pregnant,
breastfeeding, and nonbreastfeeding postpartum women,
and to infants and children up to age five who
are found to be at nutritional risk.
For information call:1-800-342-3556
www.fns.usda.gov/wic
Alachua County Coalition for the
Homeless and Hungry works to reduce homelessness in Alachua County
by developing and coordinating community-wide strategies to assist and
empower homeless individuals and families.
703 NE 1st Street
Gainesville, FL 32601
Three Rivers Legal
Services, Inc. provides
free civil legal services
to low-income, eligible clients in seventeen
counties throughout North Florida.
For information call: 352-372-0519 or 1-800372-0936
Gainesville Community Ministry
provides emergency help and hope
to families and individuals who are
in crisis and lack the basic necessities of life. Services provided
include:
Food Pantry
Angel Food Program
Clothing
Prescription Assistance
Rental Deposit Assistance
GRU Utility Assistance
Identification
Dental Clinic
Educational Needs for Children
Vision Clinic
Therapuetic Listening and Care Counseling
Medical Advice and Referrals
STEPS (Strategies to Empower People for Success
GED Classes
Job Search
Money Management Classes
Parenting Classes
Physical Therapy Clinic
Thrift Stores
For more information call: 352-372-8131
www.betterday.org
Florida Department of Children and Families
administers the several assistance programs including;
Food Stamps
Cash Assistance
Medicaid
The ACCESS Florida Program supports the Food
Stamp, Cash Assistance and Medicaid Programs
and is the state's front door for residents needing
help making ends meet. Applications can be completed online or at the Gainesville Access office.
16th Avenue Complex
1000 NE 16th Avenue, Building J
Gainesville, FL 32601
Access Florida Information Line
1-866-76ACCESS or 1-866-762-2237
www.myflorida.com/accessflorida
515 N. Main Street
Gainesville, FL 32601
Phone: 352-393-2740
Toll Free: 1-866-310-7326
Fax: 352-393-2747
Community Resource Guide
What’s Available in Your Community? Gainesville and Alachua County
The Dignity Project provides job
skills training, youth programs,
refurbished cars, and refurbished
computers to low income Alachua
Catholic Charities
provides the following services to
eligible participants:
Adoptions
Counseling
Healing and Growth
Respite Programs
FAITHH Food Program
Emergency Assistance
Food Pantry
Clothes Closet
Catholic Charities has locations in High
Springs and Gainesville and serves Alachua,
Bradford, Dixie, Gilchrist, Levy, and Union
Counties. For eligibility information call: 352372-0294
www.catholiccharitiesgainesville.org/
The Salvation Army provides the
following services to eligible
participants:
Food & Nutrition
Disaster Services
Emergency Financial Assistance
Emergency Shelter
Seasonal Services
Family Counseling
Older Adult Visitation Services
Family Stores
Youth Character Building Programs
There are several locations within Alachua
County. For eligibility information call: 352376-1743.
www.salvationarmygainesville.org
County residents.
For more eligibility information call: 352-371-6792
www.dignityproject.com
Angel Food Ministries provides
food relief and financial support to
communities throughout the United
The purpose of the
Library Partnership is
to help you find the
answers to your family’s questions and to
help connect your
family to the resources you need. Available services and referrals include:
Family Support & Child Development
Health & Safety
Self-Sufficiency
States.
Angel Food is available in a quantity that can fit into
a medium-sized box at $30 per unit. Each month's
menu is different than the previous month and consists of both fresh and frozen items with an average
retail value of approximately $60.
A full service branch of the Alachua County
Library District is also part of the Library
Partnership.
1130 NE 16th Ave.
Gainesville, FL 32609
For information and to find the pick-up location closest to you call: 770-267-7015 or 1-888-819-3745 or
visit
www.angelfoodministries.com
For more information call: 352-334-0160
For a complete calendar of events visit
www.acld.lib.fl.us
Goodwill Industries of North
Florida provides job training and
job search assistance. Goodwill also
operates two low-cost thrift stores throughout
Alachua County .
The United Way
sponsors 2-1-1. 2-1-1
provides free and confidential information
and referrals. Call 2-1-1 for help with food,
housing, employment, health care, counseling
and more.
2624 NW 13th Street
Gainesville, FL 32609
352-378-4449
3520 S.W. 34th St.
Gainesville, FL 32608
352-376-9041
For information call visit www.goodwilljax.org
For more information dial 211 or visit
www.211.org
WIC provides supplemental
foods, health care referrals, and
nutrition education for lowincome pregnant, breastfeeding,
and non-breastfeeding postpartum
women, and to infants and children up to age
five who are found to be at nutritional risk.
Elder Options provides
services and referrals to
empower elders, their
families, and caregivers to
make informed choices about aging in place with
dignity, purpose, and security. Services are available to relative caregivers over the age of 55.
For information call:1-800-342-3556
www.fns.usda.gov/wic
For more eligibility information call: 1-800-9635337
www.agingresources.org
Three Rivers Legal
Services, Inc. provides
free civil legal services
to low-income, eligible clients in seventeen
counties throughout North Florida.
For information call: 352-372-0519 or 1-800372-0936
Goodwill Industries of
North Florida provides job
training and job search assistance. Goodwill also operates a low-cost thrift
store in Columbia County .
Suwannee River Economic Council provides several services including :
Utilities
Home Repairs
Emergency Food
Transportation
Prescription Assistance
Respite Care
For more information call 386-362-4115 or 1-800824-5308
Florida Department of Children and Families
administers the several assistance programs including;
Food Stamps
Cash Assistance
Medicaid
The ACCESS Florida Program supports the Food
Stamp, Cash Assistance and Medicaid Programs
and is the state's front door for residents needing
help making ends meet. Applications can be completed online or at area Access offices.
Lake City Service Center
1389 West US Highway 90
Suite 110
Lake City, FL 32055
Access Florida Information Line
1-866-76ACCESS or 1-866-762-2237
www.myflorida.com/accessflorida
897 SW Main Blvd
Lake City, FL 32025
(386)755-3605
For more information visit:
www.goodwilljax.org
1389 West US Highway 90
Suite 100
Lake City, FL 32055
Phone: 386-758-5757
Community Resource Guide
What’s Available in Your Community? Lake City and Columbia County
Catholic Charities
offers programs to
assist families with
the following:
Self Sufficiency—Emergency assistance
A Hand Up Center—Homeless Assistance
Food Bank of Suwannee Valley
Holiday Assistance
Christmas Adopt a Family Program
The Annual School Thanksgiving
SNAP Outreach– The supplemental Nutrition
Assistance
For more information call : 386-754-9180
www.ccbstaug.org
Pregnancy Crisis Center offers free of
charge services including:
Pregnancy Tests
Community referrals
Adoption Help
Peer Counseling
227 SW Columbia Ave.
Lake City, FL 32025
For more information call: 386-755-0058 or
1-800-696-6678
www.northfloridapregnancy.com
Angel Food Ministries provides
food relief and financial support to
communities throughout the
United States.
Angel Food is available in a quantity that can fit into
a medium-sized box at $30 per unit. Each month's
menu is different than the previous month and consists of both fresh and frozen items with an average
retail value of approximately $60.
For information and to find the pick-up location closest to you call: 770-267-7015 or 1-888-819-3745 or
visit
www.angelfoodministries.com
The Salvation Army provides the following services to eligible participants:
Food & Nutrition
Disaster Services
Emergency Financial Assistance
Emergency Shelter
Seasonal Services
Family Counseling
Older Adult Visitation Services
Family Stores
Youth Character Building Programs
There are several locations within Alachua County.
For eligibility information call: 352-376-1743.
www.salvationarmygainesville.org
United Way of
Suwannee Valley
sponsors 2-1-1. 2-1-1
provides free and confidential information and referrals. Call 2-1-1
for help with food, housing, employment,
health care, counseling and more.
325 NE Hernando Ave.
Lake City, FL 32055
For more information call: 386-752-5604
www.unitedwaysuwanneevalley.org
For more information dial 211 or visit
www.211.org
Christian Service Center of Columbia
County provides the following services:
Food
Clothing
Showers
Referrals
Prescriptions
Utility Assistance
Rental Assistance
Travel Assistance
Lodging
Bus Tickets
Baby Items
Household items
Furniture
Disaster Assistance
Spiritual Guidance
For more information call: 386-755-1770
csclc.org/servicecenter/index.php
WIC provides supplemental
foods, health care referrals, and
nutrition education for lowincome pregnant, breastfeeding,
and non-breastfeeding postpartum
women, and to infants and children up to age
five who are found to be at nutritional risk.
Elder Options provides
services and referrals to
empower elders, their
families, and caregivers to
make informed choices about aging in place with
dignity, purpose, and security. Services are available to relative caregivers over the age of 55.
For information call:1-800-342-3556
www.fns.usda.gov/wic
For more eligibility information call: 1-800-9635337
www.agingresources.org
Goodwill Industries of
North Florida provides job
training and job search assistance. Goodwill also operates low-cost thrift
stores.
897 SW Main Blvd
Lake City, FL 32025
386-755-3605
www.goodwilljax.org
2729 Capital Circle NE
Tallahassee, FL 32308
(850)385-6985
www.goodwillbigbend.com
Love, INC serves as a resource network to assist families that are in crisis and in need of food, clothing,
medicine, gasoline, shelter, and utility/rent payments.
P.O. Box 1315
Live Oak, FL 32064
For information call: 386-364-4673
www.suwanneeloveinc.com/
Suwannee River Economic Council provides several services including :
Utilities
Home Repairs
Emergency Food
Transportation
Prescription Assistance
Respite Care
Florida Department of Children and Families
administers the several assistance programs including;
Food Stamps
Cash Assistance
Medicaid
The ACCESS Florida Program supports the Food
Stamp, Cash Assistance and Medicaid Programs
and is the state's front door for residents needing
help making ends meet. Applications can be completed online or at area Access offices.
Live Oak Service Center
501 Demorest Street SW
Live Oak, FL 32064
For more information call 386-362-4115 or 1-800824-5308
Madison Service Center
757 SW Range Ave.
Madison, FL 32340
The Medicine Program/RX assists individuals of all ages who are required to take
prescription medicine, but lack adequate
income to fill their prescriptions each
month. The program seeks to aid those
who have exhausted all other sources for help with
medicine.
Applicants are individuals living on retirement income, welfare, disability or are among the working
low to middle income level.
Access Florida Information Line
1-866-76ACCESS or 1-866-762-2237
Information line: 573-996-7300
Toll-free: 1-202-595-1038
www.myflorida.com/accessflorida
501 Demorest Street SE
Live Oak, FL 32064
Phone: 386-364-7774
Community Resource Guide
What’s Available in Your Community? Hamilton, Lafayette, Madison, Suwannee, and Taylor Counties
Catholic Charities
offers programs to
assist families with
the following:
Self Sufficiency—Emergency assistance
A Hand Up Center—Homeless Assistance
Food Bank of Suwannee Valley
Holiday Assistance
Christmas Adopt a Family Program
The Annual School Thanksgiving
SNAP Outreach– The supplemental Nutrition
Assistance
For more information call : 386-754-9180
www.ccbstaug.org
Pregnancy Crisis Center offers free of
charge services including:
Pregnancy Tests
Community referrals
Adoption Help
Peer Counseling
112 Piedmont Street
Live Oak, FL 32064
For more information call: 386-330-2229 or
1-800-696-6678
www.northfloridapregnancy.com
Three Rivers Legal
Services, Inc. provides free civil legal
services to low-income, eligible clients in seventeen counties throughout North Florida.
For information call: 352-372-0519 or 1-800372-0936
Employment Connections offers
comprehensive workforce services
to employers and jobseekers at no
cost.
Lafayette County
For more information contact: Taylor Employment
Connections at 1-888-752-8409
lafayette-ec@nfwdb.org
Hamilton County
For more information contact: Suwannee Employment Connections at 877-827-0647
hamilton-ec@nfwdb.org
Madison County
200 W. Base St. 2nd Floor
Madison, FL 32340
For more information contact: 850-973-9675 or
Toll Free 866-367-4758
madison-ec@nfwdb.org
Suwannee County
1416 N. Ohio Ave.
Live Oak, FL 32060
For more information contact: 386-364-7952 or
Toll Free 866-877-0647
suwannee-ec@nfwdb.org
Taylor County
1702 S. Jefferson St.
Perry, FL 32347
For more information contact: 850-584-7604 or
Toll Free 888-752-8409
taylor-ec@nfwdb.org
United Way of
Suwannee Valley
sponsors 2-1-1. 2-1-1
provides free and confidential information and referrals. Call 2-1-1
for help with food, housing, employment,
health care, counseling and more.
United Way of Suwannee Valley
Serving: Hamilton, Lafayette, and Suwannee
Counties
325 NE Hernando Ave.
Lake City, FL 32055
For information call: 386-752-5604
www.unitedwaysuwanneevalley.org
United Way of the Big Bend
Serving: Madison and Taylor Counties
307 E 7th Ave
Tallahassee, FL 32303
For information call: 850-414-0844
www.uwbb.org
For more information dial 211 or visit
www.211.org
Angel Food Ministries provides food relief and financial support to communities
throughout the United States.
Angel Food is available in a quantity that can
fit into a medium-sized box at $30 per unit.
Each month's menu is different than the previous month and consists of both fresh and
frozen items with an average retail value of
approximately $60.
WIC provides supplemental
foods, health care referrals, and
nutrition education for lowincome pregnant, breastfeeding,
and non-breastfeeding postpartum
women, and to infants and children up to age
five who are found to be at nutritional risk.
Elder Options provides
services and referrals to
empower elders, their
families, and caregivers to
make informed choices about aging in place with
dignity, purpose, and security. Services are available to relative caregivers over the age of 55.
For information call:1-800-342-3556
www.fns.usda.gov/wic
For more eligibility information call: 1-800-9635337
www.agingresources.org
Goodwill Industries of
North Florida provides job
training and job search assistance. Goodwill also operates low-cost thrift
stores.
3520 SW 34th St
Gainesville, FL 32608
For information call: 352-376-9041
www.goodwilljax.org
Suwannee River Economic Council provides several services including :
Utilities
Home Repairs
Emergency Food
Transportation
Prescription Assistance
Respite Care
For information call:
Dixie: 352-498-5018
Gilchrist: 352-463-2940
Levy: 352-493-6709
Toll Free: 1-800-597-7579
Florida Department of Children and Families
administers the several assistance programs including;
Food Stamps
Cash Assistance
Medicaid
The ACCESS Florida Program supports the Food
Stamp, Cash Assistance and Medicaid Programs
and is the state's front door for residents needing
help making ends meet. Applications can be completed online or at area Access offices.
Chiefland Service Center
124 N. Main Street
Chiefland, FL 32626
Access Florida Information Line
1-866-76ACCESS or 1-866-762-2237
www.myflorida.com/accessflorida
Tri-County Outreach provides food, clothing, and
furniture to those in need.
708 N. Main Street
Chiefland, FL 32693
For information call: 352-493-2310
1208 East Wade Street
Trenton, FL 32696
Phone: 352-463-3110
Community Resource Guide
What’s Available in Your Community? Hamilton, Lafayette, Madison, Suwannee, and Taylor Counties
Catholic Charities
provides the following services to
eligible participants:
Adoptions
Counseling
Healing and Growth
Respite Programs
FAITHH Food Program
Emergency Assistance
Food Pantry
Clothes Closet
Catholic Charities has locations in High
Springs and Gainesville and serves Alachua,
Bradford, Dixie, Gilchrist, Levy, and Union
Counties. For eligibility information call: 352372-0294
www.catholiccharitiesgainesville.org/
Three Rivers Legal
Services, Inc. provides
free civil legal services
to low-income, eligible clients in seventeen
counties throughout North Florida.
For information call: 352-372-0519 or 1-800372-0936
Central Florida Community
Action Agency provides food
vouchers, utility assistance, and
home weatherization. Family self
-sufficiency program is available. Program is available for residents in Levy County.
The United Way
sponsors 2-1-1. 2-1-1
provides free and confidential information
and referrals. Call 2-1-1 for help with food,
housing, employment, health care, counseling
and more.
For more information call: 352-493-1732
For more information dial 211 or visit
www.211.org
United Christian Services of Dixie County provides services including a food pantry , clothes
closet, gas vouchers, medicine, some lodging, and
utility/rent assistance to residents of Dixie County.
185 SE 259 Street
Cross City, FL 2628
For information call: 352-498-3769
Angel Food Ministries provides food relief and financial
support to communities
throughout the United States.
Angel Food is available in a quantity that can fit into
a medium-sized box at $30 per unit. Each month's
menu is different than the previous month and consists of both fresh and frozen items with an average
retail value of approximately $60.
For information and to find the pick-up location closest to you call: 770-267-7015 or 1-888-819-3745 or
visit
www.angelfoodministries.com
The Salvation Army provides the
following services to eligible
participants:
Food & Nutrition
Disaster Services
Emergency Financial Assistance
Emergency Shelter
Seasonal Services
Family Counseling
Older Adult Visitation Services
Family Stores
Youth Character Building Programs
Utility Assistance (Gilchrist)
There are several locations within Alachua
County. For eligibility information call: 352376-1743 or 352-463-2710 (Gilchrist).
www.salvationarmygainesville.org