Lotus House provides a range of services to help homeless women, youth and children. They offer the Lotus House Thrift Chic Boutique which sells low cost clothing and household items. They are open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 AM to 7 PM.

This group helps people who have diseases of the eye that can cause blindness. They work specifically with issues that deal with the retina. The group connects people with resources that can help those who are living with vision loss. Please call or visit the website to learn more.

Jacksonville Chapter Contact and Email:
Cassandra Fridovich
cfridovich@fightingblindness.org

Resources Include:

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 click HERE to go to the website to learn more. Click HERE to see more locations.

This group runs the Mandarin Food Bank. The mission of the food bank is to provide emergency food and clothing to those in need. They are open Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 9 am - 11:30 am. Please call or visit the website to learn more.

This church runs the Manna Kitchen. It offers a free meal with sit down service. There is also a drive-thru option available. The kitchen also provides other resources. These can include bread, clothing, and small household items. The kitchen runs every Tuesday, from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Please call or visit the website for more information.

Manna Ministries of Lake Placid provides a food pantry. They serve Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM. SUMMER HOURS 2022: Monday & Thursday 9:30 AM to 1:00 PM. Call for more information.

The Food Pantry is open every Monday and Thursday, from 9 Am to 11 AM. They welcome anyone in need within the community.

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