Glad Tidings Community Church is part of 461 Response. They help provide food to those in need. A temporary food assistance program for individuals and families is available on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9am to noon. Every Sunday afternoon there are hot meals available for seniors in need. Call for more information.
Glad Tidings Community Church seeks to serve and mentor individuals and families who are in a crisis by helping them move into self-sufficiency.
KAIR provides KidKAIR. It works on many levels to provide local children with the items needed to help them live healthy, successful lives. Call for more information on the following programs. No website available.
KAIR provides Rent and Utilities assistance. They may be able to help with a security deposit or grant towards rent. Water, electric and basic phone line help is also offered. Call for more information. No website is available.
KAIR provides medical and dental assistance. They help with prescriptions, co-pays to the clinic, and for medical appointments. Help with prescription glasses is also available. Call for more information. No website available.
KAIR is a USDA certified food pantry. They offer “Meals to Go” – pre-made meals for the homeless. They offer bags of groceries to those who have cooking facilities. They also offer food baskets at Thanksgiving and Christmastime. The pantry is open five days a week during office hours or by appointment. Call for more information.
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday from 9am to 12 noon
Wednesday from 2 to 5 pm
or by appointment, if necessary
KAIR (Keys Area Interdenominational Resources) serves individuals and families in Marathon and the Florida Keys. They help those who found themselves in crisis.
Domestic Abuse Shelter is able to provide transportation services for residents. Monroe County has no regular means of affordable transportation. With a van that DAS purchased, residents can now get to medical, child related, job related, etc. appointments. Call for more information.
Counseling is available over the phone or in person. You can get help alone or with a group. Services are for all backgrounds. Survivors can get mental health help. Everything is free and confidential.
Call for information or go to website.
The Domestic Abuse Shelter, Inc. provides emergency shelter in Monroe County. They offer refuge for victims of domestic and sexual violence and their children. Residents may stay at the shelter for up to six weeks.
Residents obtain:
Call for more information.