Alachua County Community Resources

Partnership for Strong Families' three resource centers in Alachua County are open, but please call before visiting a resource center. 

Staff members can assist callers over the phone to best determine how to meet their needs. For patrons who visit in person, PFSF staff are taking additional precautions, including a brief risk screening for patrons before dispensing on-site services, limiting group activities involving more than 10 participants, and changing the format of some services, such as food distribution, to reduce patron contact with one another. 

Library Partnership Resource Center, 912 N.E. 16th Ave., Gainesville, 352-334-0160 Open Monday, Tuesday and Friday 9am-5pm, Wednesday and Thursday 11am-5pm.

Please call before visiting the resource center. Masks are required. 

• Re-entry Conference - May 10 - May 13, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
  • Registration is now available for this 4-day conference packed with information and resources to assist individuals with barriers to employment re-enter the workforce.
  • Incentives available including professional clothing, community service hours, thumb drives, and bus passes for individuals who complete the conference.
  • Register now to participate, either in-person or online.
• Headstart Sign-ups and Information
  • Available every Monday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
• Clothing Closet 
  • Feel free to stop in to get children and adult clothing.
  • Every Thursday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
  • Every other Monday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
• Faxing Services - call when you arrive (352) 334-0160
  • Available Monday, Tuesday, & Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Wednesday & Thursday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Notary Services - call when you arrive (352) 334-0160
  • Available Mondays 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m and Wednesdays 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. 
  • Must bring photo ID
• Online Sign-Up or Call-in for Food Distribution - currently available this week until slots are filled.
  • Call 352-334-0160 and speak to a person (do not leave a voicemail) to sign up.
  • They plan to serve approximately 75 families.
  • Online sign-up is also available.
• CareerSource Services
  • Available every Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
• Meridian Access and Information
  • Available every other Tuesday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Assistance with accessing counseling, substance abuse, stress management and other services.
• HealthStreet Access and Information
  • First Thursday of each month from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
• Paper Unemployment Applications - available on a grab-and-go basis. Paper applications with postage already paid on them.
• Family Court Paperwork/Packets - available for pick-up
• Ongoing COVID-19 updates.

Cone Park Library Resource Center, 2801 East University Ave., Gainesville, 352-334-0456

Here are some current services available at the Cone Park Library Resource Center:

• Paper unemployment applications and Gainesville Housing Authority applications are available on a grab-and-go basis.
• Call-in for Food Distribution - currently available this week until slots are filled.
  • Call (352) 334-0456 to speak to a person during open business hours. If calling for food do not leave a voicemail. All food provided will be by sign-up only, not first come first served to avoid issues with social distancing.
• Notary and Faxing Services - please call first (352) 334-0456
  • Available Monday-Thursday 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. or 3 p.m. to 4:45 p.m.
  • Patrons must have an ID
  • Walk up to the glass doors (Resource Center) with all documents ready to be processed.
• COVID-19 Impacted Families and Individuals - Assistance is available for individuals who have lost employment or lost hours due to COVID-19. Families may call (352) 334-0456 to request assistance with resources available through the Resource Center or in the community.

SWAG Family Resource Center, 807 SW 64th Terrace, Gainesville, 352-505-6823

Please also visit the Partnership for Strong Families Facebook page for the latest information. They also have a page on their website for ongoing Covid-19 updates.