Interfaith Emergency Services Inc

Yes, our homeless shelter does accept married couples and single ladies if there is availability. please contact our shelter office at 352-629-8868 x207 for inquiries.

The emergency services is open M-F. Closed from 12-1 for lunch. The soup kitchen is open 7 days a week from 12-1.

Because service times and dates change, please contact our office for details at (352) 629-8868. thank you! We are not doing a drive-through line at this time.

We have a staff person who works with people in those types of situations. Call our main number and ask to speak with Chris Downing.

It depends on what type of services you are looking for. Typically, you need an ID card and social security card for each household member. You can call our office at (352) 629-8868 for more information about all the services we provide and what you will need to bring with you.

If you are trying they will help just do not expect a handout! A hand up? Yes! A handout past food you're on your own! Funding has recently dried up! Also if you can not work the program you can not stay! If you have kids and can provide and be supportive then yes! They will help! If not again you are on your own!

Yes. Our office hours are 9am - 1130am, 1pm - 4pm. You can call ahead for more information about what you need to bring with you.

Hi Katt. We try to meet every need we are able to. Because we have so many difference ministries there are specific requirements in some cases. You can stop by our Social Services Department for more information at 435 NW 2nd Street, Monday - Friday, 9am - 4pm.

Hi Betty. We have a homeless shelter for single women and families. You can call our main number for more info at 352-629-8868 x207.

Our residents aren't required to stay on campus 24/7 so they are free to meet with individuals off campus at their leisure. Visits on campus just need to be pre-approved by staff as a security measure for all of those who reside at Interfaith.

You're welcome to donate them to our Thrift Store, located at 718 N Pine Ave, Ocala. Thank you!

Hi Selena. We do have a food pantry (open M-F) but we also have a shelter for women, children and married couples with children. In our womens dorm, you would typically share a room with 2-4 people. For information, call 352-629-8868 (x207 for shelter).

Interfaith offers shelter for women and children. Try going up there between 830-11am or 1p-4p. Lunch is everyday between 12-1

You have to go there in person and apply. It changes

It doesn't hurt to ask but the lions club or the freedom clinic

Please call Jessica Vega 352-629-8868 ext 201 You can call 211 they speak Spanish. Thank you very much!

Hi Jessica, yes! The most convenient way for you to drop them off is at our Thrift Store donation alley at the south end of the building. It is a drive-through drop off and someone will come out and assist you. You can drop off Monday - Friday between the hours of 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. or on Saturdays before noon. Clothing donations are used for our free clothing boutique as well as our Thrift Store which raises money to assist people with their medication needs. Thank you for thinking of us!

Natasha's information below is incorrect. You do not go through the homeless council for our shelter. You call our shelter directly. We are primarily single ladies, moms or dads with children, or married couples. Salvation Army is the only facility that takes men at this time. You can call 211 for a great resource to help you with any needs.

There is also a soup kitchen on the campus that serves lunch every day at noon.

That's best answered by our shelter staff, which you can reach at 352-644-9200. We primarily take single ladies or families, based on availability. Please call to find out more. thank you!

Most of our regular social services are closed this week (thru 9/26). If you need food, you can still go to our warehouse to receive an emergency food box. Our Center for Life location remains open for emergency prescription assistance.

Hi Yoel, Yes, we can take someone into shelter with just a photo ID. However, entry to the shelter is contingent on bed availability. If you could call and speak to someone on our shelter team they can let you know if we have any available beds. You can also try the Salvation Army. They have more emergency beds than we do so they may have something available if we don't. Call 352-629-8868 extension 205 to speak to one of our shelter staff and they can give you more information. Best of luck to you.

We do not have specific funding for deposits. We have some funding available for those that are homeless. If you are homeless, please call our office and ask for our Homeless Services Team at 352-629-8868. You can also reach out to United Way at 211 for referrals for deposits.

If you are homeless, you can call our Homeless Services Team 216-0234 to find out what services are available. Otherwise, there is a bus stop in front of our location if you can take the city bus.

The paperwork is done per household. There are food pantries in Summerfield as well. She can reach out to 211 to ask for more details.

Hi Ginger. You would have to call our shelter team to see if we have availability. You can reach them at 352-629-8868 x207. Leave a message and they will return your call. thank you!

Yes, we do. Please call our shelter office to check availability at 352-629-8868 x207

Please call the Salvation Army at 732-8326 for assistance. They are the only shelter in Marion County for men at this time.

We occasionally get funding for those that are homeless that can reconnect to a job or family. Please contact our Homeless Services Team for more information. 352-629-8868

Hi Bobbie. I'm sorry - but due to COVID all shelters are struggling at capacity right now. We are currently full and not accepting anyone new. We also priority those that live in Marion County for any open beds.

Alyssa, if you are homeless and need shelter, please call our office at (352) 629-8868 x207 and leave a message for our Shelter Team. You can also call 211 for information about childcare options.

Typically, we are open on Mondays 1pm - 4pm and Tuesday - Fridays at 9am - 1130am and 1pm - 4pm. Service dates and times can change due to weather, staffing and other unforeseen circumstances.  Please call our office to verify service times prior to your visit.  (352) 629-8868

Tuesday thru Friday 1 to 4 PM. Till the 15th of Sept. Then you have to go back to office to get certified again like before.

We have a drive-through distribution Tuesdays-Fridays from 1:00-4:00 weather permitting. in September we will go back to an intake process requiring some paperwork to be completed before receiving food, but for now just present a Marion County ID and drive through the Pantry campus located at 450 NW 2nd Street.

Yes, we do. Please contact our office for assistance at 352-629-8868. We can also help you get a Marion County Identification Card.

They help everyone

Hi Kaiya. I'm sorry, unless it's a group project with adults, we cannot do anyone younger than 18 years old due to insurance. You can reach out to United Way for local available volunteer positions.

Hi Roland. I'm sorry we cannot help with that but we do offer other help. We have budgeting classes on the first Friday of the month (930am) which are really great! Also, you can get grocery assistance from us so that you can hopefully balance your food money towards more pressing items if needed. You can also call 211 for more assistance.

Hi Jimmy, I'm sorry to hear of your situation, but the shelter does not take men unless you are a married family unit or single Father. Please reach out to Salvation army. Also 2-1-1 can offer direction for additional shelter.

I'm sorry we do not help with utilities. Please have her call 211 for information about companies that offer assistance for utilities. Also try Community Action 732-3008

You can go to Inter Faith, Salvation Army, Brothers Keeper every other month, I believe. You can to Oak Griner Baptist Church once a month as well as Living Word (which is located just past 326 on Old Jax Rd [200A] in the old shopping center, catticorner and across the street from Journeys End Motel). Ask Interfaith for a list and they will give you one. Hope this helps

Interfaith is a nondenominational faith-based organization that adheres to the Christian faith for our core values and practices. We are not affiliated with one particular denomination and we welcome people of all faiths to serve together. Our services are offered to all people in need, regardless of their faith, race, gender or sexual orientation. It is our goal to be God's love extended to those in need.

Call directly ! They're always looking for help

Hi Janie, I'm so sorry you are facing this. We do take married couples with children if we have room available. Please call our office and leave a message for Jessica Vega, our Director of Ministries, and she can check on room availability. 352-629-8868 ext. 201 If we have a room we would love to help you and your family.

Yep. 12pm to 1pm everyday

please call our shelter at 352-629-8868 x207. Leave a message for our shelter staff and they will return your call, explaining about our shelter, availability and other resources that might be available. Also try calling 211 - as they are a great resource.

I'm sorry Noreen, we do not. I do not know of anyone that does, but you can call 211 to see if they have any referrals for that.

We are primarily a food pantry, but also help with hygiene. We have a free clothing boutique and offer emergency prescription assistance. I would suggest calling our office for more information. All services require a ID card and social security card. Please call 352-629-8868

I'm sorry we do not have funding for that. You can call our shelter at 352-629-8868 x207 to find out if you meet our criteria for our homeless shelter. Also, try 211 - as United Way may be able to assist with other referrals.

Hi Shane. Please call our shelter for more information at 352-629-8868 x207. We typically only help families with children because our family rooms are set up for 4. When you call, they can direct you to other options. We do have a shelter for women as well. Salvation Army is the only shelter for men. Hope this helps.

I'm sorry - we do not. You should call 211 to ask if any other agencies have funding.

Brother's Keeper Soup Kitchen will be serving lunch. They schedule their volunteers several weeks out I believe - you can call them at 622-3846 for more information.

Dear Cheryl, We sometimes have rent assistance available through a federal grant that we receive but that grant funding is currently over. We hope to get more funds in the future. We can, however, help with groceries. Just come to our main campus located at 435 NW 2nd Street with your Marion County photo ID and a social security card for ever person in your household (we give more food based on proof of the number of people). Hours are 9 a.m until 11 a.m. and then 1:00 until 3:30 p.m. Please call 211 to find out if there are any other local agencies that may currently have rent assistance. And for the record...we assist people whether or not they have children. :-)

They also help with medications, dental, eye care and more. Fantastic facility entirely funded by the people because of its faith. No federal grants

Freddie, Interfaith offers food and clothing assistance, Monday - Friday. Please bring your license and social security card with you for services. We're open 830am-1130am and 1pm- 4pm. We have a shelter, but it is only for women, children and married families. Salvation Army has the only shelter for men in Marion County. You can also try calling 211 for more referral information.

Yes, with an original prescription. We also have a food pantry. No rental assistance. Please call our office at 629-8868 for more information about the specific and what you will need to bring with you.

We do not accept pets at our shelter. If you want information about our shelter, you can call (352) 629-8868 x207.

Yes, gladly. We give them away to our clients in need. Donations can be dropped off at 450 NW 2nd Street, Ocala. 9am - 4pm. thanks so much!

I'm sorry - we do not. You can call 211 (United Way) for a referral for other agencies that handle utilities.

Interfaith does not offer vet services. We partner with a local vet that sets up in our parking lot every other Wednesday that offers minor free services to the homeless community's pets. June 27, 2018 is the next visit.

Yes, there is a vet that comes every other Wednesday that does minor check-ups and shots. He will be here June 13, 2018, and every other Wednesday after that.

Interfaith does not have a mens shelter. Salvation Army is the primary mens shelter for Marion County. I do not know the answer to the probation question. I would suggest calling Salvation Army or 211 for more information about that. Hope that's helpful.

Must be in there program. To get that assistance

Usually they do, if homeless they process it faster if u put it on the food stamps application

We have a time for devotions at 8:00 Monday - Friday and after devotions the dorms are locked until 3 in the afternoon. However if you are working a full-time job we will give you access to your room any time you need it. Saturday and Sunday residents are allowed to stay in the rooms all day.

It depends on the individual. Generally residents can stay up to 3 months. We can also help with deposits to get into housing.

Ok

Yes your children stay with you

Our shelter does assist with referrals to daycare facilities as part of our Case Management plan.

They stay together all the time

There shelter us dormitory style you have a room to sleep in and everything is shared

No only if abuse is evident

So will marion county homeless council

Call first

Okay thank you for all of the responses.

I don't know. I'm 72 so age not a factor. I would guess old enough to drive so you can get there.

Yes it is safe, as far as bugs go; they keep it clean.

Interfaith allows women and children

8:30 am til 11:00am and then again from 1pm til 4 pm

Yes

We actually do both. We have a free Clothing Boutique for those in need that is open Monday - Friday (435 NW 2nd Street, Ocala) that also includes dress clothes for work and church, as well as shoes. The nicer clothing that is donated typically goes to our Thrift Store (718 N Pine Ocala) to be sold at a reasonable cost. However, the proceeds from our Thrift Store help purchase medications for those in need - it's a win-win either way.

As far as I know! They help with going to the doctor prescriptions , stuff like that.

They do provide shelter but you'll have to discuss that with them in their main office Im sure theres requirements

Interfaith's Thrift Store does have a blessing barn with limited items that are available for free. Their address is 718 N Pine, Ocala.

We do not help with any type of utility assistance. Please call 211 for information about which agencies in Marion County have funding for utilities.