Hernando

DayStar Life Center

Day Star Life Center is a ministry of St. Anthony’s Church. They help families with basic needs like food and clothing. They also have a thrift shop. Please call or visit the website to learn more.

Office/Food Pantry: Tuesday & Thursday 9am – 1pm

Thrift Shops: Thursday, Friday & Saturday 9am – 1pm
Thrift Shop Phone: 352.799.2646

Florida WIC Program

This program is called WIC for short. It is for pregnant women and children up to five years old. WIC provides the following at no cost: healthy foods, nutrition education and counseling, breastfeeding support and referrals for health care. Each eligible family gets an EBT card to use at the grocery store. They also get a list of foods to purchase at the lowest prices.

National Resource Directory

This website connects Wounded Warriors, service members, veterans, their families and caregivers with those who support them. Find national, state, and local programs and services. Find jobs from employers who want to hire veterans. You can find information by state or territory. Please see the website for all services.

Dawn Center - Outreach Support

Dawn Center has an outreach program to help victims of abuse. There are no charges for any services provided. Call for more information.

Nine Core Services:

  • 24-hour Crisis Hotline
  • Emergency Shelter for women and children
  • Assessment referral for resident children
  • Crisis counseling for victims and their children
  • Information and referral services
  • Education and Community Awareness
  • Safety Planning
  • Training for law enforcement and professional
  • Service Management

    • Dawn Center - Emergency Shelter

    The Shelter is open 24 hours a day and seven days a week for women and children that are victims of physical, mental or sexual abuse.
    Services include:

  • Community education
  • Court advocacy
  • Hotline
  • Information
  • Intervention
  • Referral
  • Service management
  • Shelter
  • Support groups

    • All shelter services are provided free of charge. Call for more information.

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