The Citrus County Veterans Coalition offers food assistance to honorably discharged veterans and their surviving spouses. The pantry is open every Tuesday year-round and the first and third Thursdays (except July 1 through September 1) of every month from 9 a.m. to noon at 1081 N. Paul St. Veterans can register on-site during these hours.
Other organizations providing food assistance include St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church in Citrus Springs, which offers free boxes of food; The Salvation Army, which operates a food pantry and serves hot meals; and North Oak Church, which provides food and other necessary items on the fourth Saturday of each month. The Salvation Army’s food pantry is open Monday through Thursday from 9-10:45 a.m. and 1-1:45 p.m. at 712 S. School Ave. in Lecanto. They also serve meals at Daystar in Crystal River every Tuesday and at the Lions Club in Homosassa every Wednesday.
Here are some details on the food programs:
- Citrus County Veterans Coalition: 1081 N. Paul St., Tuesdays and select Thursdays, 9 a.m. to noon, 352-400-8952
- St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church: Call 352-489-4858 for information
- The Salvation Army: 712 S. School Ave., Lecanto, Monday-Thursday, 9-10:45 a.m. and 1-1:45 p.m.
- North Oak Church: Fourth Saturday of each month, 9 a.m., enter from North Citrus Springs Boulevard
For more information, you can visit the websites of these organizations or contact them directly.
Originally reported by Citrus County Chronicle – Inverness
Sources: Citrus County Chronicle – Inverness
