Marion County’s Community Support Directory

Interfaith Emergency Services Inc

Interfaith is a faith-based organization that provides emergency assistance to Marion County residents.. Interfaith provides assistance with food, shelter, clothing, prescription medications and case management for individuals experiencing homelessness.

BROTHER’S KEEPER

The Brother’s Keeper emergency pantry strives to assist individuals and families in need in our community by providing food assistance and person care items.

We offer:

– Food to meet basic nutritional needs
– Personal care items

The level of assistance and the time constraints for assistance are set on a case by case basis. Applicants for assistance should be able to provide proper identification but no one will be denied the ability to apply for assistance. All applicants need visit us to fill out an intake form.

Gateway to Hope Ministries

We are a 501C-3 Non-Profit Christ-based ministry dedicated to serving the homeless, needy, underprivileged, frail, elderly, and working poor in the Greater Ocala area. 

We offer DRIVE-THOUGH free food pick-up for individuals and families who need support meeting their basic nutritional needs.

Gateway to Hope provides free nutritious food;

PACKAGED / BAGGED FOOD
Saturday mornings approximately
7:15 AM & ends 10 AM.

A PREPARED LUNCH
Thursdays
11:00 AM.
(Note: Saturday afternoon distributions have been suspended)

SECOND HARVEST FOOD BANK
We work in partnership with 48 food pantries in Marion County including soup kitchens and a children’s backpack program. Our goal is to eradicate hunger in Marion County Florida. We are not open to the public but we do give tours upon request. Our warehouse schedules pick-ups on a daily basis for the local food pantries in Marion County to pick-up food. We are always in need of Food to pass along to the agencies.

HIS COMPASSION, INC

His Compassion is an entirely non-profit food bank operated by unpaid board members, limited paid staff, and volunteers that are made up of nurses, politicians, businessmen, businesswomen, lay people, and clergy from a broad number of faiths. 

Our mission is God’s mission. We are here to help and empower those in need right where they are. We partner with local churches, organizations, businesses, and individuals in order to accomplish Matthew 25. 

WINGS OF FAITH – Food Pantry

Hours of operation:
Every Wednesday 8am-10am
Also open on the first Wednesday 6pm-8pm
Food is available every Wednesday (except 5th Wednesday)

WINGS OF FAITH – THRIFT STORE

The Thrift Store is a wonderful outlet to the community. Low prices, and donations to needy people, make this a unique ministry. The business profit is used to assist various Missions projects. If you would like to volunteer at the store please contact the church office with your inquiry.

HOPE OUTREACH HELP CENTER

Social service agency, helping with food, clothing, diapers, pet food and most other needs. Referrals also done to other local agencies for housing and rent and electric. Open Mondays only 1-4pm.

Ocala First United Methodist Church

Tuesday Ministries Outreach
“Good Things Happen on Tuesdays “

Tuesday Ministries Outreach strives to create an environment of love and support in the community by providing encouragement and essential resources. Their goal is to offer a helping hand to those in need, fostering hope through various opportunities and services.

Tuesday Ministries Outreach begins its program at 9:30 AM every Tuesday in our Family Life Center featuring a devotional message, contemporary music, and a lunch served to all guests. This ministry creates a warm, welcoming atmosphere for everyone who attends.

Pay It Forward Outreach Corp

Pay it Forward Outreach is a faith-based, community-driven, donation-funded, outreach organization assisting families facing economic hardships by providing furniture, housewares, and other essential necessities. Pay it Forward Outreach desires to empower the family unit with spiritual growth and emotional support to gain stability and self-worth.

If you would like to donate items to Pay it Forward Outreach, please contact us! We will coordinate a pickup or schedule your delivery of the items. Even if you do not have household items to contribute at this time, there are still several ways that you can get involved. Donors can give financially as well. To do so, please contact us.