Family Resource Center

The Kids Central Resource Center was created at the corporate facility to help families and children going through difficult times.

The Kids Central Resource Center was created at the corporate facility to help families and children going through difficult times.

Many of the families served by Kids Central and its partners struggle with meeting concrete needs such as food and clothing. Through community support and private donors, the Resource Center is filled with new and gently-used donated items, including housewares, , linens, clothing, hygiene products, baby care items, and pantry food.

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The Resource Center was created to assist clients served by Kids Central and partnering agencies. Families receive assistance after a request is made by a staff member from Kids Central, one of its contracted case management agencies, or other partners. All of the items are passed on to clients at no charge. The Resource Center is not open to the public; all requests must be made by staff.

Food pantry needs (dry/canned foods, peanut butter, spaghetti sauce and pasta, kid-friendly cereals, Hamburger/Tuna Helper, canned tuna)

Small appliances (microwaves, toaster ovens, blenders, coffee pots)

Toiletries (deodorant, toothbrushes, toothpaste, shampoo, soap, feminine products, toilet paper)

Cleaning products (laundry/dish detergent, window/disinfecting cleaners, paper towels, sponges)

Diapers and baby wipes

Please email resourcecenter@kidscentralinc.org or call (352) 387-3526 for more information.

Stocked with carefully selected donated items, the Kids Central Resource Center is a community effort. Kids Central seeks donations, especially children’s clothing and shoes, kitchen supplies, beds, , bedding, hygiene products, cleaning supplies and diapers/wipes.

Kids Central’s Amazon Wish Lists are consistantly updated each month, and allow you to donate and ship directly to Kids Central. Access to those lists can be found here: https://amzn.to/3ikrXio

Donations can be made at the corporate office during business hours. Donations are tax deductible, and the items are passed on to clients at no charge. By donating to the Kids Central Resource Central, you’re a part of the effort in building better lives!

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