Due to the ongoing government shutdown, SNAP benefits will not be issued starting November 1, 2025. Older adults in need of food are encouraged to contact their local senior center or lead agency to learn more about congregate meal schedules or home-delivered meals. Elder Options is proud to provide support for seniors across North Central Florida. Call our Helpline 1-800-262-2243 Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM for more information and referrals for older adults, adults with disabilities, and caregivers in need.
To contact your county’s lead agency about reserving a meal, please use the directory below.
Need help finding additional food resources? Call the Elder Helpline at 1-800-262-2243 or 1-800-963-5337 for information about food banks, pop-up distributions, and other community assistance programs.
Alachua County
Elder Care of Alachua County, Inc.
(352) 265-9040
https://eldercare.ufhealth.org/
Bradford, Dixie, Gilchrist, Hamilton, Lafayette, Levy, Suwannee, and Union Counties
Suwanee River Economic Council, Inc.
(904) 964-6696 – Bradford County
(352) 498-5018 – Dixie County
(352) 463-2940 – Gilchrist County
(386) 792-1136 – Hamilton County
(386) 294-2202 – Lafayette County
(352) 490-7055 – Levy County
(386) 362-4115 – Suwannee County
(386) 496-2342 – Union County
https://srecinc.org/
Columbia County
Columbia County Senior Services, Inc.
(386) 755-0235
https://www.columbiaseniors.org/
Citrus County
Citrus County Support Services
(352) 527-5900
https://www.citrusbocc.com/departments/community_services/
Hernando, Lake, and Sumter Counties
You Thrive Florida, Inc.
1-888-802-7483
(352) 796-1426 – Hernando County
(352) 326-3540 – Lake and Sumter Counties
https://youthrivefl.org/
Marion County
Marion Senior Services, Inc.
(352) 620-3501
https://www.marionseniorservices.org/
Putnam County
Easterseals Florida, Inc.
(386) 385-3042
https://florida.easterseals.com/
Community Food Resources (Updated 10/31/25)
Alachua County
Salvation Army, 639 E University Ave, 352-376-1743
SWAG Family Resource Center, 807 SW 64th Terrace, 352-505-6823
Gainesville Community Ministry, 238 SW 4th Ave, 352-372-8162
Catholic Charities Gainesville, 1701 NE 9th St, 352-372-0294
The Children’s Table, 680 W Thrasher Dr, 352-486-6525
Bread of the Mighty – Food Pantry Finder for Alachua, Baker, Bradford, Clay, Duval, Flagler, Gilchrist, Levy, Nassau, Putnam, St. Johns, and Union County
https://breadofthemighty.org/find-food-now#googtrans(en|en)
Feeding Florida, Florida’s Food Bank Network Search
https://www.feedingflorida.org/taking-action/find-food-now/counties
