Supports children in the foster care system by providing advocacy, essential items, and community support. Works closely with the Guardian ad Litem Program to help ensure children who have experienced abuse or neglect have the resources they need.

Helps families stay together during difficult times by connecting parents with job opportunities, mentoring, and community support. Also offers temporary care for children through volunteer host families while parents stabilize employment and housing.

Provides guidance and assistance to seniors navigating Medicare, health insurance options, benefits, and healthcare resources. Offers education and one-on-one support to help seniors make informed healthcare decisions.

Lantern Park Baptist Church has a clothes giveaway on the 2nd Saturday of each month.

Free men’s, women ‘s, and children’s clothing.

Lantern Park Baptist Church

239 SE Llewellyn Ave

Lake City, FL 32025

225 NW Real Terrace

Lake City, FL, 32055

Columbia County Residence Only (must show proof of residence)

Food Distribution – Monday, Wednesday, & Friday 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Hot meals available weekly

Hot showers

Men’s Shelter (16 beds), please reach out for more information.

Provides: clothing, hot meals (Mon. Wed. Fri.), showers, hygiene bags, thrift store, men’s shelter, free counseling (to those who qualify based on income), Computer classes to seek employment (Meets last Thurs. of the month at 6 pm), “Genesis” a drug and alcohol rehabilitation help group (Meets every Thurs. at 6 p.m.)

Thrift Store – Mon. – Fri. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. & Sat. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.