Food

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The Community Food Bank of Citrus County is a 501 (c)(3) charity founded in 2013.  This organization collects food from supermarkets, food brokers, farms/gardens and food drives and then distributes the food to 40+ different Citrus County food pantries, soup kitchens and shelters on a very timely basis.  On average, they distribute 5 million pounds of food per year which roughly equates to 4 million meals.  Since Community Food Bank's beginning in 2013, the Black Diamond Foundation has donated more than $400,000 toward the plant costs and general operations of this critical charity.  Check out their web site.

Daystar Life Center of Citrus County is a 501 (c)(3) charity funded by area Roman Catholic parishes and other area organizations including Black Diamond Foundation ($15,000 provided in 2023), the United Way and Duke Energy.  Daystar Life Center operates a thrift store, a food pantry and offers help with rent, utilities, and medical equipment.  The food pantry is one of the largest in Citrus County.  It distributes roughly 150,000 pounds of food to 1,800 households each year. The pantry also provides ready to eat food for the homeless.  Click here for their web site.