Melrose Center

Melrose Center Melrose Center is a non-profit Visitor & Community Center/ Cafe run by local Common Thread International, Inc. Our Core Value: Loving our Neighbors Well.

It has provided services to food insecure communities since 2011. We believe in Health & Wellness, Community, the Power of Music & Great Food! Melrose Center, under Common Thread International, Inc. (a 501(C)3 Non Profit Organization established in 2010) and doing business as "Common Thread", is a Community Cafe that offers a music venue, catering, health and wellness fairs, Covid Vaccine Clinics,

HIV and Cholesterol Testing, and a variety of Health and Wellness services to a four county area. Our Mission: Is to provide a Beautiful and Sustainable Community Space where friends and neighbors can safely gather for special events, health and wellness education, live music, arts and entertainment, nutrition programs, diabetes classes, games and to just be together as One Human Family. Our Vision: Is to provide a first class Thriving Community Venue where we can expand Community Heath and Wellness Services in several of Florida's poorest counties. Improving Health and Wellness services to our 4 County Community. Providing Excellent Nutritious food for Eat In or Take Out. Providing a Central focal point for Successful Aging in Place. Promoting a Fun, Family Friendly Venue for local artist, musicians and entertainers of all ages! Celebrating the Beautiful Diversity of our Community! Bruce Waite, Ph. D., Executive Director of Common Thread, has been a Non Profit and or For Profit Executive Director since 1985. Programs he has managed include employment and training programs, Vocational Rehab Service, Division of Blind Service programs, USDA programs to food insecure areas and much much more. The Melrose Center Community Cafe Program and Common Thread could not be successful without the continued support of its STELLAR Volunteers, Local Partners, and Local Donations in addition to grants and other sources of funding. We partner with the University of Florida, County Health Departments, North Florida Regional and Shands Hospitals. We appreciate the tremendous Community Support!!! For more information about Melrose Center, please come see us and join us on the journey!

11/15/2025

This is for our local community. Please only apply if you are within 25 miles of the Melrose Center at 307 FL-26, Melrose, FL 32666

Charmed by the music
11/14/2025

Charmed by the music

"Frog" aka Richard Bozung shared his passion to make music accessible to all at the Melrose Center today. Placing instr...
11/14/2025

"Frog" aka Richard Bozung shared his passion to make music accessible to all at the Melrose Center today. Placing instruments on each table around the rim, he encouraged everyone to join him.

11/13/2025

This week!

11/11/2025

If you need a meal, stop by. We'd love to share with you, no questions asked. First Come, First Serve...while supplies last.

Happy Veterans Day to all who served!
11/11/2025

Happy Veterans Day to all who served!

11/11/2025

Address

307 State Road 26
Melrose, FL
32666

Opening Hours

Tuesday 8am - 1pm
Wednesday 8am - 1pm
Thursday 8am - 1pm
Friday 8am - 1pm
Saturday 8:30am - 1:30pm

Telephone

+13524751326

Website

https://studios-of-melrose-gallery-and-gifts.square.site/, http://www.visit-melrose.

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We are a not-for-profit community Cafe that strives to support our programs through the generous donations provided by those who come to our center. The suggested donation for items reflects both our costs of preparation and the quality of our offerings.

Thank You for Supporting our Program