In 1983 Father James Hoge OSB, then pastor of St. Benedict Church, Crystal River identified a need in our county to provide food and clothing for the needy.He established Daystar Life Center as a mission of the Diocese of St. Petersburg. Financial services were added to meet the growing needs of Daystar clients. Daystar continues to add services and programs to meet developing needs within the county.
Offer financial assistance within established guidelines.
Meet the needs of the hungry
Provide clothing for those in need.
Daystar Life Center also operates a thrift store that provides funding for our programs and our operating expenses. We are grateful for the generous support we receive for our thrift shop. Daystar proudly works hand in hand with United Way of Citrus County.

2011 Statistics

163,842 pound of food provided

25,987 individual services

3,322 Citrus County families visited our facility at least one time in 2011.

Over 17,000 volunteer hours logged

$26,000 of clothing was provided free of charge through our thrift store.

1904 families representing 5,675 individuals were provided with financial assistance.

John Conroy

Karen Evans

William Fischer

James Grossman

Ronald Kornatowski, president

Jim Louque

Steve Martin

John Mazzone

Wanda McKeever

Gloria Nolan

Rose Samson

Rev.  Ryszard Stradomski