Hernando County residents who have been relying on the services provided by the Family Resource Center (FRC) at the Ridge Manor Community Center should take note of a significant upcoming change. The center, which is located at 34240 Cortez Blvd in Ridge Manor, FL, is scheduled to close its doors at Noon on Tuesday. This announcement was made in a recent media release, indicating the cessation of various assistance and resources provided by the FRC.
The media release, dated Monday, outlined that the FRC houses a myriad of support for the community, including FEMA assistance, aid from the American Red Cross, and resources from the United Way of Hernando County. It has been a source for meal-ready-to-eat (MREs), water, and has hosted a ice truck, amongst other essentials in times of need. While the FRC is set to close, the release assures that the comfort stations on site will continue to operate until further notice—a small reprieve for the locals.
For those who may be affected by the closure and require further information or assistance, the public is encouraged to reach out to Hernando County’s Public Information Center. The team at the center can be contacted directly at the phone number 352-754-4083, and is expected to field queries pertaining to the shut down as well as guide the community on where to find help post-closure.
Despite the impending closure of the FRC, it’s clear that efforts are being made to ensure that residents still have some level of access to necessary services. The continuity of the comfort stations is one such example, signaling Hernando County's commitment to serving its community in the interim. Residents who wish to learn more about the closure or seek out resources are directed to do so before the Tuesday deadline. Details were provided in the media release and can also be accessed via the official Hernando County website.
