We provide emergency food to our neighbors in Ocklawaha, Weirsdale, Silver Springs, East Lake Weir, and Umatilla in Marion County. With an ID or piece of mail showing an address in one of these regions (serves these zip codes: 32195, 32133, 32183, 32179, 32784, 34488), you qualify to receive food one time each month. If you are a new client, be prepared with a date of birth for each household member. Our volunteers are ready to serve you on the following schedule: Tuesday 10 AM–12 PM, Thursday 1PM-3PM and Saturday 10AM-12PM.

Food Pantry open on Tuesdays and Thursdays 11:00am-12:00pm. Please call for an appointment and emergencies.

Food pantry provided the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays each month from 3-4. October and December distributions will be 10/16/24, 10/30/24, 12/18/24.

This group offers a variety of services. The help is for the families of youth in crisis. It includes counseling, and intervention. Please call or visit the website for more information.

24 Hour Hotline: 850.576.6000

Programs Include:

• Family Place
• Stop Now and Plan

Hands of Mercy Everywhere helps teen mothers. They also help girls who are at risk of sex trafficking. They connect them with a wide range of resources. Please call or go to the website to learn more.

Services Available:

• Art Therapy
• Music Therapy
• Equine Therapy
• Onsite Counseling
• Life Skills Program
• Spiritual Growth
• Education

A Christian home for teen girls, teen moms, and their babies, 12-17 years of age providing all services and resources they require. Referrals come through CBC, DCF and other agencies.  They provide housing for 24 girls total in 3 houses on their property; placement assistance available; age out at 18 years of age.