Arcadia Center For The Needy

Arcadia Center For The Needy Arcadia Center For The Needy is a non-profit 501(c)3 agency incorporated in the state of Florida and affiliated with the churches of DeSoto County since 1991.

Good morning, friends of the needyTheresa and the other volunteers have been busy packaging hygiene items. They keep th...
06/02/2026

Good morning, friends of the needy

Theresa and the other volunteers have been busy packaging hygiene items. They keep the place so clean, attractive, and welcoming. God bless.

05/29/2026

Good morning, friends of the Needy

Just a reminder the needy of our community will be especially needful as the summer rain and hot weather increases. Rain protection of any kind. Sun protection and hygiene items are desperately needed. These are items that aren’t often found in the home and available for donation so we are asking that you think of the needy when you’re shopping and maybe add an item or two each time and bring the extra to us. Thank you and have a Blessed day.

05/23/2026

Good morning friends of the Needy

There are many organizations that help the needy in a variety of ways. There are places to provide lunch, there are places to get clothing and used items, there are Services to help solve problems.

The Center for the Needy is available to help in a multitude of ways. It provides all the basics of clothing plus personal care, it provides daily meal, but also supplies food to prepare at home, and it does its best to help with special requests such as finding a bicycle or a medical aid. So when you want to donate, don’t think just clothing think of all the needs of the Needy and think of us when someone asks for help.

We are available weekdays seven to noon. And we thank those people who are putting us on Facebook when people are asking for help. It’s important to have the community know that we are here and what we do. So thank you for your donations., thank you for your referring us and thank you for being good people and caring for the needy.

Good morning, friends of the NeedyThank you donors for a tent donation and for hygiene supplies. Both donations Very v...
05/15/2026

Good morning, friends of the Needy

Thank you donors for a tent donation and for hygiene supplies. Both donations Very very appreciated--as always.

Good afternoon, friends of the NeedyThank you anonymous chicken donor. We appreciate the opportunity to provide hot lunc...
05/14/2026

Good afternoon, friends of the Needy

Thank you anonymous chicken donor. We appreciate the opportunity to provide hot lunches which will be coming soon. God Bless

05/08/2026

Good afternoon, friends of the Needy

Hot weather and summer is here The snow birds have left. What that means for the center is less donations. Our permanent residence are good donors. It’s just that there are less of you now so the demand is greater on the few.

I see notices on Lets hear at Arcadia of people clearing out homes and wanting to get rid of a lot of things. I try to direct them to the center and wish that everyone would do so.

Also, I want to remind you that not only that the Center needs donations but the Needy of the community need to know that we are here. If you see people at a roadside who seem to want help, please do direct them to us.

Keep cool, keep hydrated, and think of the Needy who don’t have a nice air-conditioned vehicle or home in which to keep cool. Remind people we are open only 7am to noon weekdays.  And remember, we are not only there to provide goods but to provide meals. Thank you for caring. God bless.

Good morning, friends of the NeedyWe are pleased to be a part of the Patterson Foundation Remake Learning Days. We ho...
05/04/2026

Good morning, friends of the Needy

We are pleased to be a part of the Patterson Foundation Remake Learning Days. We hope people will stop by to see what we do and maybe end up being a volunteer. The Center is always grateful for volunteers. There is much to do from sorting donations, folding clothing, making hygiene bags, and making sandwiches. A few volunteers work a regular schedule but even one hour once a week is helpful. We are open only 7 AM to noon weekdays. If volunteers come about mid morning for an hour or two much can be accomplished.

05/01/2026

Good morning, friends of the Needy

The weather is changing and so are the needs of the Needy. They would appreciate anything that you could give to help in the warm weather and the wet weather. Hats for sun protection, rein gear, and towels for drying off. Hygiene items are especially important in bad weather. We are grateful that you are looking to help with our less fortunate population. Bless you and have a good day.


Good evening friends with the Needy. Check out our exciting new activity below….
04/29/2026

Good evening friends with the Needy. Check out our exciting new activity below….

04/20/2026

Good morning, friends of the Needy

While doing my bathroom hygiene this morning I began to think about so many people who might not have simple things that we take for granted to refresh ourselves and keep clean.

Our donors are generous with clothing donations but the simple things of life are just as needed. We understand that a household may have lots of clothing, but few if any hygiene items extra to donate. So I would like to suggest… make a trip to a dollar store or a General Store and purchase a dozen toothbrushes, mouth wash, toothpaste, packages of Band-Aids,  deodorant, and/or  sunscreen and mosquito spray. Think about it as a cash donation, but you do the shopping for us. We thank you and God bless.

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163 S Orange Avenue
Arcadia, FL
34266

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 12pm
Tuesday 7am - 12pm
Wednesday 7am - 12pm
Thursday 7am - 12pm
Friday 7am - 12pm

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