Daily Needs ServicesAmerican Red Cross offers help during and after a disaster. They can help find shelter and other key services. They can help you get in touch with family after a disaster. Their programs and services are open to all. They also provide services for those in the military, veterans, and their families. Please call 904.358.8091 or go to the website to learn more.
Safelink Wireless offers a Smartphone or a SIM card. Along with free minutes, texts, and data each month. There are eligibility requirements that must be met to participate. They are set by each state where the service is provided. There is a limit to one per household. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Enrollment and Plan Changes: 800.723.3546 (800.SAFELINK)
Technical Support ONLY: 800.378.1684
First Methodist Church of Williston offers a food pantry to the community. They give bags of food that sometimes also include bars of soap. They also sometimes have eggs, meat, and feminine products. Please call 352.528.3636 or go to the website to learn more.
Hours:
Tuesday and Thursday, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. (noon)
This is an emergency assistance program. It helps those in danger of being homeless. You have to live in Gainesville or the surrounding counties to qualify. It is for those struggling with finances or those who need help with getting food. They have a food pantry you can go to once a month. They also help people having a hard time paying bills. These could be for rent, mortgages, or utilities. They can also help pay for medicine. Please call 352.372.0294 or visit the website to learn more.
The council helps older people with emergency energy needs. They can help with utility bills, supply blankets, heaters and fans. Please call 352.490.7055 or go to the website to learn more.
This group offers a Family Assistance program. It is for military and veteran families. Please call or visit the website for more information.
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This program provides assistive technology. It offers a range of services. These are for people with disabilities. It is also for their families. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
FTRI provides specialized telephone equipment and ring signaling devices. The equipment is loaned to qualified, permanent Florida residents for as long as needed. These devices are loaned at no charge. Please call or visit the website for locations and more information.
Voice: 800.222.3448
TTY: 888.447.5620
VP: 850.270.2641
This resale store offers gently used clothing and furniture. They also have books, toys, housewares, antiques and jewelry. Proceeds of the sales of all items go towards the support of Haven Hospice. Donations are always welcome. Please call 352.378.7484 or go to the website to learn more and see all locations.
Healthy Start is a free service. It is for eligible pregnant women, infants and children to age three. Services include care coordination and specialized Healthy Start services for pregnant women and infants. Please call 352.486.5300 or go to the website to learn more.
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