Interfaith provides work boots to Marion County Residents. Those in need require a letter from the employer stating the need. A valid Marion County ID and social security card is also required. This must be brought in to the main office and undergo the “intake” process. Call for more information.

Langley Health Services offers pediatric services. Services are for children from newborn up to 18 years of age.

Services:
• Medical checkups
• Immunizations

Please call or visit the website for locations and more information.

The lifeline assistance program provides free cell phone service to low-income customers. Those who qualify also receive a free phone. There is a limit of one account per household. Other terms may apply. Visit the website to learn more.

Living Waters Worship Center provides Operation Compassion. It is a ministry reaching out to those who are in need of help with food. Call for more information.

The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) helps low-income households meet their home energy needs. They can help with paying bills or starting service. Please call 352.493.1734 or go to the website to learn more.

Marion Senior Services provides In-Home Support Services, such as:

• Adult Day Care
• Case Management
• Consumable Medical Supplies
• Emergency Alerts
• Energy Assistance
• Homemaker Services
• Legal Assistance
• Meals on Wheels
• Nutritional Supplements
• Personal Care
• Respite Care

There is a waiting list for most programs. Clients are ranked based on level of need. Fees for service are determined at the time of the in-home assessment. It will vary based on the client’s ability to pay. Fees range from no charge for Medicaid clients, to a small monthly co-pay for CCE clients, to full pay for private clients. Most programs are for persons at least 60 years of age. Medicaid also requires meeting income and asset criteria. The Home Care and Alzheimer’s programs require a caregiver in the home. Eligibility may also be based on need. Call for more information.

Marion Senior Services provides Home Delivered Meals and Congregate Meals. They offer a hot, noontime meal, Monday through Friday. Meals are delivered by a volunteer and staff drivers as well as Marion Transit Service drivers. An additional feature of the program is to provide a daily check on the clients’ well being. If you drive, but need meals, there are several locations that serve them. Please call for locations, hours of operation, and other information.

Who Qualifies for Home Delivered Meals?

• Adults under the age of 60 who may need meals on a temporary basis while recovering from an illness
• Disabled adults under age 60
• Seniors 60 and over who are frail and homebound