By appointment: call ahead, not a walk-in.

Address
6751 W. Gulf To Lake Highway, Crystal River, FL 34429
groceries

Who qualifies & what to bring

Service area
Citrus County. Coming from outside that area? Call first. Many still help in an emergency.
ID
A photo ID of any kind. It doesn't have to be a driver's license. They also ask for Social Security numbers or cards for each person in the household.
Proof
They may ask for proof of address (a piece of mail or a utility bill).
Appointment
By appointment or request: contact them before you go; this isn't a walk-in pantry.

In their words: “Serves residents of Citrus County. Must provide Photo ID for every adult in the household, Birth Certificates or Custody Documents, Social Security numbers, and Proof of Residence. Must call the office to discuss eligibility requirements and arrive by 1:30 pm. Residents meeting criteria receive at least one week's worth of groceries up to six times per year.”

This is our best read of what Daystar Life Center has posted. Requirements change, so it's worth a quick call to confirm.

Hours this week Eastern Time (ET)

Sun ·
Mon 9 AM – 2 PM
Tue 9 AM – 2 PM
Wed 9 AM – 2 PM
Thu 9 AM – 2 PM
Fri 9 AM – 2 PM
Sat ·

Daystar Life Center at 6751 W. Gulf To Lake Highway, Crystal River, FL provides free food (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri: 9 AM – 2 PM ET). By appointment: call (352) 795-8668 to schedule, not walk-in. Serves residents of Citrus County. Must provide Photo ID for every adult in the household, Birth Certificates or Custody Documents, Social Security numbers, and Proof of Residence. Must call the office to discuss eligibility requirements and arrive by 1:30 pm. Residents meeting criteria receive at least one week's worth of groceries up to six times per year.

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Daystar Life Center

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