Daily Needs ServicesFriendship Dining provide nutritious, healthy food to people 60+. A suggested donation of $3 is asked to help cover the cost of the meals. While no one is denied a meal if unable to pay, the contribution helps to provide more meals for elders in the community. Please call 941.955.2122 for a list of open dining centers or visit their website to learn more.
Friendship Home Delivered Meals are delivered to people who are 60 or older once a week. They can bring up to 7 frozen meals at a time. They are well-balanced meals that are prepared fresh and quickly frozen to assure that they are fresh when heated. It is a great way for long-distance care providers to be sure their loved ones are receiving healthy, nutritious meals. Please call the Area Agency on Aging at 1.866.413.5337 to see if you are eligible for these meals.
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Center offers equipment on long-term loan with Florida residents. Residents must be hard of hearing, deaf, deaf/blind, or speech challenged. The equipment is offered at no charge to the consumer.
Equipment offered include:
Please call for visit website for more information.
This group has the Full Service Schools program. It is a collaboration with community partners. The program connects students and families to a range of services. It also addresses non-academic barriers to success in school. Services may vary at each full service school site. Please call 211 or visit the website for more information.
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Furniture & Clothing Program Hours: Tues 9:00AM - 2:000PM; Wed-Fri 9:00AM - 4:00PM; (closed 12 - 1 PM for lunch); Sat- 9:00AM - 1:00pm
Seed Boutique Hours: Tues-Fri 9:30AM - 4:30PM; Sat 9:30AM - 4:00PM (not closed for lunch)
This program is designed to give people the resources they need. This is so they can become self-sufficient in the community. Please call 850.769.0783 (main campus and men's shelter) or 850.914.0533 (women's and children's shelter), or visit the website to learn more.
Access is provided to:
Currently distributing food thru drive thru service. We serve on Saturdays beginning at 8am till we run out of food generally around 11am. Call for more information.
GCM provides clothing to families who have lost everything due to a fire or other disaster. They also provide clothing for those who cannot afford to buy it due to a financial crisis. Clothing is provided every 3 months as needed for those in the program. Please call for more information.
You must call first for an appointment on Thursday at 9:00am.
Gainesville Community Ministry provides emergency food. This service is for the elderly, the disabled, and the working poor with families. It is offered during times when food is otherwise unavailable due to limited income. A 2 day supply is given to each member of the household every 30 days. You must apply in person. Monday through Thursday, 9AM to 2:30PM. A picture ID and Social Security Card, or Social Security print-out is required. You must show proof of need. Call for more information.
GCM can help with replacement ID's. Due to funding they can only offer this service to a client one time. The service is only provided on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10:00am to 1:00pm.
