Click here to see our special creation care Initiative: “Turning Food Waste into Sustainable Solutions“

We are a 501C-3 Non-Profit Christ-based ministry dedicated to serving the homeless, needy, underprivileged, frail, elderly, and working poor in the Greater Ocala area.        

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 St. Patrick’s Episcopal Church

3803 N.E. 7th. Street, Ocala, Florida 34470

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Making a difference

We all have different gifts from God.
Use your gifts to serve others.
It is always more blessed to give than receive.

We offer DRIVE-THOUGH free food pick-up for individuals and families who need support meeting their basic nutritional needs.

Gateway to Hope provides free nutritious food;

PACKAGED / BAGGED FOOD
Saturday mornings approximately
7:15 AM & ends by 10 AM.

***Earlier if we run out of food!

Vehicles admitted
until 9:30 AM Sharp.

A PREPARED LUNCH served
Thursdays 11:00 AM.

We can receive food, monetary and other donations at; St. Patrick’s Church at 3803 N.E. 7th. Street, Ocala, Florida 34470.
You can also donate right here! We’re thankful for your support! Click PayPal icon below to donate!

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Music is an integral part of life. During some food distributions at Gateway to Hope Ministries, we provide music, which helps connect us with God and each other, breaking cultural and religious barriers. Our moods can be changed, depression can be combated, and joy can be expressed!

The Bible references the importance of songs, worship, and praise in the church. Music fulfills God’s command to use our talents to glorify God. We also learn about the Gospel of Jesus Christ and the promises it carries.

Through hymns and songs of praise, people are made to see life and God in a different light. We are able to see the wonders of God’s creation and the universe around them. As Saint Augustine famously said, “He who sings prays twice”.

Here at Gateway to Hope Ministries, we embrace the recycling initiative. Volunteers devote much time and energy to assure that everything that can be recycled, is recycled.

Recycling is an important step in reducing waste and conserving resources. By recycling, we can reduce the amount of waste that ends up in landfills and help to conserve natural resources such as trees, water, and minerals ♻️

As the food distribution program meets urgent human needs, another
quiet yet powerful mission unfolds just beneath the surface: a deeply
rooted effort to recycle, repurpose, and reduce waste with heart and
intention. Please read (and share) below!

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Gateway to Hope Ministries

Ocala, Florida

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