ENGAGING. EDUCATING. EMPOWERING.
Daystar Life Center is a community-based non-profit organization providing essential resources to create brighter futures for everyone.
How We're Helping Our Community
Healthy Food Pantry
Our Healthy Food Pantry provides a variety of nutritious food options to individuals facing food insecurity. On average, we assist 26,000 families per year – that’s over 25% of all households facing hunger in Pinellas County.
Financial Assistance
We provide the tools and guidance to empower individuals to transition from financial crisis to independence. 63% of people we’ve assisted have successfully increased their financial stability.
Edible Garden
We’ve harvested more than 9,600lbs of organic produce and counting – our edible garden is harvested weekly. Fresh produce supports our healthy food pantry.
In addition, we build independent edible gardens in low income homes across our community to empower others to grow their own food and achieve self-sufficiency.
Education Programs
We provide families with nutritional education, interactive cooking classes, and community events with our registered dietician on staff.
Our financial stability program offers opportunities to learn budgeting and a multitude of tools to move into financial stability.
Secure Mail
Our mail service permits houseless individuals and families to receive mail at a safe, stable address to assist in their journey toward independence and stability.
Health and Wellness
We collaborate with our nutritionist on staff and community organizations to provide nutrition education, interactive cooking classes, and on-site health and wellness screenings on scheduled days. View our events calendar for more information.
Clothing Closet
Our clothing closet empowers individuals by providing clean clothing and interview attire to boost their confidence on their path towards stability and independence.
Benefits Application
We assist individuals moving through crisis with advocacy and benefit applications such as SNAP benefits and Medicaid.
Join the Cause
Together, we can create a community of Hope, remove barriers caused by financial crisis, and prevent homelessness. Thank you for your support and commitment to our cause.
Get Involved
Learn more about how Daystar Life Center is creating a more vibrant and prosperous community.
Join us today in our effort to end poverty in Pinellas County. Our volunteers and donors help us make a difference every day.
New events and opportunities are added frequently – click here to view our upcoming events.
Want to become a volunteer?
Daystar volunteers fill many positions, bringing hope and help to our neighbors in need. Opportunities are open to individuals, families, students, service organizations, and businesses.
Daystar has Earned GuideStar’s 2022 Platinum Seal of Transparency
Daystar has Earned Charity Navigator’s Highest 4-Star Rating
Daystar has earned Candid’s 2023 Platinum Seal
