RESOURCES GUIDES
The Community Resource Portal can be used to ask questions and request assistance/services such as food and more. You can also call the 311 Critical Information Line at 311 or 352-264-6557 to have a trained operator steer you to resources, verify and distinguish between accurate information and rumors, and report a violation.
A comprehensive list of national and local COVID-19 Support Services, including counseling and mental health resources, food distribution and delivery, and more.
Resources for Queer, BIPOC, folks with disabilities, and housing/food insecure college students.
FREE FOOD AND OTHER RESOURCES
564 Newell Dr, Gainesville, FL 32603, 352-294-3601
The Pantry offers free food (fresh and non-perishable) and toiletries to anyone with a Gator 1 ID card. They also aim to protect the privacy of their guests. Due to COVID-19, you can submit an online order form and schedule to pick up food or pick up a pre-made bag of food.
A group where people can ask for help or offer help during this pandemic specific to Gainesville, FL.
The Gainesville Free Grocery Store is a mutual aid project hosted by the Civic Media Center. Its mission is to provide healthy and accessible food to our community and to support food justice in the greater Gainesville area. They are delivering free food, see Facebook page for details.
HealthStreet is an innovative community-engagement program that aims to reduce health and research disparities by linking community members to social and medical services and opportunities to participate in research that is relevant to them. Every Wednesday from 1-4 pm they have drive-up hours for items such as food, clothing, toiletries, and Naloxone.
Their mission is to serve as a safety net and to enhance the health and productivity of low income Alachua County residents by providing information and referrals, access to health services, and short term financial assistance. Find information about food distribution and other resources for COVID-19 on their Facebook page.
A page used to share events or random instances where there is free food available on or near UF.
A page used to share information, locations, events, or random instances where there is free food available in Gainesville Florida.
Resources for Queer, BIPOC, folks with disabilities, and housing/food insecure college students.
FREE PET FOOD
The mission of the St. Francis Pet Care Clinic is to provide free veterinary care to the pets of low-income people and offer owners free consultation about their animals’ medical care. See their Facebook page for how they are distributing free pet food during COVID-19.
500 NW 60th St, Ste F Gainesville, Florida 32607
This local pet food store has a free community pet pantry outside their store where people can take what they need and leave what they can.