Free food pantries and groceries in Hernando County.
Find how to get free groceries and meals in Hernando County. The area is served by a couple dozen pantries as well as soup kitchens that may be near you, and are listed below. Whether the food distribution occurs at a church or another non-profit agency, there is help for families of all incomes and backgrounds. Many locations also serve free Thanksgiving or Christmas meals, or they give out hygiene supplies. Also find a phone number at the bottom of the page for more referrals.
The staff will also provide information on how to shop more effectively on a limited budget and coordinate other hunger prevention services. Volunteers from across the community, including across Hernando County, hold food drives today and the pantries help the less fortunate. They also collect surplus items from local restaurants as well as grocery stores, ranging from Kroger to others. These goods will then passed out from the food pantry.
The boxes may contain everything from non-perishable items to fruits, vegetables, and much more. Or, inquire at a location into holiday meals or resources such as clothing. The main locations to call in the county are below. The centers are open limited hours, so residents should check in advance to the availability of assistance.
Christian Fellowship Church
Address is 7391 Lykes Dublin Rd.
Brooksville, FL 34601
(352) 799-7855
Services include a food bank as well as clothing closet and thrift store. Food may be offered along with Christmas meals and gifts and more.
Calvary Church of the Nazarene
235 Cobblestone Drive
Spring Hill, FL 34606
(352) 683-0587
Human Services
Main office is at 20 N Main St # 161
Brooksville, FL 34601
(352) 540-4338
While various state of Florida and Hernando County programs are run from here, one key one is WIC vouchers.
Dayspring Presbyterian Church
6000 Mariner Blvd
Spring Hill, FL 34609
(352) 686-9392
Bread, canned food, hot meals, baby food and more is offered from the free food pantry.
First United Methodist Church of Spring Hill
Location 9344 Spring Hill Drive
Spring Hill, FL 34608
Main phone - (352) 683-2600
Personal hygiene goods and food is available.
Church of God of Prophecy, Firstfruits Food Pantry
15444 Wiscon Road
Brooksville, FL 34601
Call (352) 345-1990
Jericho Road Ministries, The Barn Food Pantry
1163 Howell Ave
Brooksville, FL 34605
Dial (352) 799-2912 x112
An emergency pantry is on site.
West Coast AIDS Foundation
Main address - 7624 Congress St
New Port Richey, FL 34653
The pantry can only be used at most once per month. Groceries, meats, baby formula, and Christmas meals may all be served.
Salvation Army centers
15464 Cortez Boulevard
Brooksville, FL 34613
Phone - (352) 796-1186
Free food, meals, and other social services are available. The case managers can also help families apply for SNAP food stamps or access housing resources or the Angel Tree Christmas service.
Catholic Charities
8370 Forest Oaks Blvd.
Spring Hill, FL 34606
Telephone - (352) 686-9897 x22
Pregnancy and Parenting Support, food, baby supplies, and even financial aid is available from the churches.
People Helping People in Hernando County
1396 Kass Circle
Spring Hill FL 34606
(352) 686-4466
Low income residents can apply for SNAP food stamps, WIC vouchers, and other public aid. Call 850-872-4666.
Find more free food programs near you in Hernando County
For more information on services from charities or government agencies, call 813.254.1190. There are additional resources that can feed a family and prevent hunger in Hernando County. This ranges from free pantries to SNAP food stamp applications, Meals on Wheels or other non-profit services.
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