Daily Needs ServicesDialing 2-1-1 provides a hotline to emergency help and crisis information. This includes a wide range of counseling services. Volunteers can refer you to resources in the area.
Just dial 2-1-1 on your telephone to reach a certified counselor. Help is available 24 hours a day.
Please see the website for all services.
Services include:
United Against Poverty offers Crisis Care & Housing Assistance. They partner with local agencies that can help those in need with daily needs such as food, housing, and women who are pregnant. Please call or visit website to learn more.
Canned food is collected and distributed to provide groceries to eligible residents in time of emergency. Durable medical equipment such as canes, walkers and wheelchairs are also available for loan to residents in need of these supplies. Please call for more information.
Hope for the Warriors offers help with Critical Needs. This program has case management, finds resources to help clients, and offers short-term financial support. Please call 877.246.7349 or visit the website to learn more.
The Crystal River Store sells items at a low price. They have clothing, furniture, accessories, and household items. Shopping there supports their job services and training programs. They also take donations. Please call 352.795.5920 or go to the website to learn more.
This group has a culinary training program. It is for qualified at-risk and economically disadvantaged adults. The program gives culinary and life skills training. It can help you pursue a sustainable career in the food industry. It is a 16-week program and it is free.
Please call 407.295.1066 or click HERE to go to the website to learn more.
This group offers a nourishing noon-time meal. Anyone who is hungry can eat for free. No questions asked.
Please call 407.425.2523 or click HERE to go to the website to learn more.
West Orange Location
300 West Franklin Street
Ocoee, FL 34761
407.656.6678
This group offers daily feedings. They provide hot and nutritious meals to the general homeless population. Food service starts at 8:30 in the morning and goes until 10:00 pm. Please call or visit the website for more information.
We deliver hot, inexpensive meals for lunch on Monday through Friday. Meals are prepared by a local establishment. They can be delivered on a temporary or permanent schedule. Call for more information.
Dawn Center has an outreach program to help victims of abuse. There are no charges for any services provided. Call for more information.
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