Food pantries and free groceries in Orange County and Orlando Florida.
Food banks in Orange County as well as the city of Orlando Florida give away free groceries to low-income families and people with no money. The distribution centers, which can be run by churches and local charities, are primarily food pantries though some do have soup kitchens on site for a free hot meal too. Find a food pantry near you in Orange County FL.
Depending on the location they can have offerings such as free USDA approved food, groceries, hygiene items, holiday meal boxes (at Thanksgiving or Christmas), and possibly such stuff as small kitchen supplies. In addition, many Orange County Florida food banks will also offer meals or bag lunches for those who need additional support. Or get free dog or cat food for seniors or the disabled. An additional focus is on the homeless in the region with free emergency food given out daily.
The centers are also a great place to learn about a wide variety of other programs that may be available for the low income. Case workers help people with applying for additional programs too, such as SNAP food stamps, WIC vouchers for infant formula or meals for your child at school. Call a food pantry near you in the greater Orlando region to learn more or to apply for help, and a referral number is at the bottom of the page for more locations.
Free food distribution centers in Orange County
Loaves And Fishes
Address - 206 East 8th Street, Apopka, Florida 32703. Phone number - (407) 886-6005
Free hot meals, groceries, food vouchers, and perishable items can all be offered by this local food bank in Orange County Florida. Get dairy items, vegetables, fruit, eggs and other goods.
First United Church of Christ
Main address is 4605 Curry Ford Road, Orlando FL, 32812. Phone - (407)277-4945
Volunteers work at the food bank and soup kitchen. There may be PB&J, pasta or sauce, baby formula, ethnic food, canned fruits or vegetables, meats, and so much more.
Christian Service Center For Central Florida - West Orange Office
Main office - 300 West Franklin Street, Ocoee, Florida 34761. Primary phone number - (407) 656-6678
Partners with other local churches and religious organizations to coordinate programs for the low income as well as needy. A food bank gives out canned groceries with some fresh produce offered on occasion.
- Christian Service Center For Central Florida has other location too. Another food pantry is at 808 West Central Boulevard, Orlando, Florida 32805. Dial the center at (407) 425-2523
- Christian Service Center Winter Park Office has a free or low cost food pantry at 3377 Aloma Avenue Inside Redeemer Lutheran Church, Winter Park, FL 32792. Phone number - (407) 628-1692
Brothers Keeper - St. Charles Borromeo Outreach Ministry
Address of church - 4353 Edgewater Drive, Orlando, FL 32804. Telephone - (407) 849-0735
Catholic Charities Of Central Florida - Family Assistance Office
Address - 1819 N Semoran Blvd, Orlando, FL 32807. Phone number - (407) 658-0999 or (407) 658-1818
Free food is for single mothers, immigrants and the working poor in Orange County. The regional local Catholic Charities will often provide financial assistance for paying bills, in addition to other social services. They usually will provide information on a wide array of government assistance programs, including where to get en EBT card in Orlando. Numerous local churches work with the Orange County Catholic Charities to feed the hungry, provide food to children and seniors, and more. Single moms and new parents can even get baby supplies and/or free infant formula.
ICNA RELIEF USA
Address is 701 South Kirkman Road, Orlando, FL 32811. Main phone - (407) 930-7701
A client choice pantry. This means low-income families or those with no funds available can “shop” for what they need. Get cereal, pasta, milk, dairy, low-salt food and other items from the Orange County food bank.
Samaritan Resource Center
9833 E. Colonial Drive, Orlando FL, 32817. Call (407)482-0600
Everything from SNAP applications to boxes of groceries, hair cuts and hygiene supplies, job programs, and even financial aid. The staff also help people show shopper, use coupons, and go over things such as cooking a healthy meal as part of a free service.
Covenant House Of Florida Orlando
Pantry and social service center address is 711 N Magnolia Ave, Orlando, FL 32803. Call (407) 482-0404
A number of assistance programs are offered. This includes an emergency pantry, nutrition classes, free coupons for grocery shopping, a soup kitchen for meals, GED training and more. They feed the low income, immigrants, seniors, and others in need.
Community Baptist Church
651 Campanella Ave, Orlando, FL 32811. Call (407) 293-3100
Mt. Sinai Missionary Baptist Church
Location is 5200 W South St, Orlando, FL 32811. Dial (407) 299-8820
Geneva Community Church of God
Address: 675 Cochran Rd, Geneva, FL 32732. Phone: (407) 718-9584
People from the local community can use the pantry. Fresh or canned food boxes are given out. There are also Easter, Thanksgiving, and Christmas meals for the working poor or homeless.
Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida
Address is 411 Mercy Drive, Orlando, Fl 32805. Phone - 407-295-1066
They partner with hundreds of emergency food pantries as well as soup kitchens in Orlando Florida and the county. Those are Distribution Partners. They also connect low income families, the unemployed and families in poverty too benefits, including WIC or SNAP food stamps. They also feed kids and students, offer cooking and health eating classes and more.
Salvation Army Of Orange County Administration
440 W Colonial Dr, Orlando, FL 32804. Phone number - (407) 423-8581
The local Salvation Army has multiple locations in the Orlando and Orange County area. A food pantry is on site, as well as thrift stores. They also offer information on state and federal government programs, such as TANF. Other resources are the holiday meals, including free Thanksgiving turkeys as well as Christmas food, gifts, and toys. They also coordinate programs with the United Way and local charities, such as churches.Read more information on Salvation Army assistance programs in Orange County.
United Against Poverty - Community Food And Outreach Center
Address - 150 West Michigan Street, Orlando, Florida 32806-4076. Call (407) 650-0774 for information on groceries and food assistance.
Outreach is also available, which can include access to social services and applications to government aid. They help homeless people, immigrants who need food and the unemployed. Both emergency help is offered as well as assistance on long term benefits.
First Baptist Church Of Pine Castle
Location - 1001 Hoffner Avenue, Orlando, Florida 32809. Church phone number - (407) 855-4741
Hot lunches and monthly grocery distribution takes place. Hot meals, snacks, and other support is provided. The elderly, students, and children benefit from their services
International Harvest Church
Address of this church - 2520 West Colonial Drive, Orlando, FL 32804. Phone: (407) 849-2226
Center of Faith Church
Location is 700 Vick Rd, Apopka, FL 32712. Dial (407) 464-9375
A food pantry and soup kitchen are on site at the charity.
Joy Metropolitan Community Church
Location of church - 2351 South Ferncreek Avenue, Orlando, Florida 32806. Call - (407) 894-1081
Emergency boxes of food are offered. Fruits, perishable items, canned goods, rice, and more may be passed out.
Family Promise
A multi-faced charity. Social services, job programs, information on local pantries in Orange County, financial aid and more may be offered. Meals on Wheels are provided to the homebound as well as free Ensure for seniors and Christmas food baskets. They work to ensure immigrants, the poor, and children among others have a meal and healthy food each night. More on Family Promise in Orlando.
Reachback Foundation
Location is 613 Cricklewood Terrace, Lake Mary, FL 32746. Call (321) 217-7017
Sanctuary at Conway Church of God
Address is 2701 Conway Garden Road, Orlando Florida 32807. Dial (407)896-3535
The food distribution is at family life center/ Call for appointments. it provides the low income help at most twice per month. Get rice, pasta, tuna, canned meat and other free food boxes.
The Neighborhood Center of South Lake
14727 Timber Village Rd, Groveland, FL 34736. Main phone - (800) 435-7352
Various social services are available from the non-profit. A food pantry is but one. Get cereal, free baby formula, ingredients for a meal and other support.
South Lake Presbyterian Church
131 Chestnut St, Clermont, FL 34711. Phone: (352) 394-2753
Anointed Victorious Outreach Services
1901 S Poinciana Blvd #102, Kissimmee, FL 34758. Call (407) 519-0164
A pantry and soup kitchen help the community, including migrant farm workers in Orange County FL.
House of God
1300 N Grandview St, Mt Dora, FL 32757. Phone: (352) 735-6775
Rescue Outreach Mission Of Central Florida
Main office: 1701 West Historic Goldsboro Boulevard, Sanford, FL 32771. Phone - (407) 321-8224
Many clients are homeless or job less. Free work attire is given along with lunches or dinners. They also hold classes and address employment needs.
Union Park Church of the Nazarene
1670 N Chickasaw Trail, Orlando, FL 32825. Phone: (407) 273-6300
The food pantry is only open Saturday mornings.
University Seventh Day Adventist Church
Address - 9191 University Boulevard , Orlando, Florida 32817-1704. Telephone number – (407) 657-4696
A soup kitchen is also available. The working poor, low income, and even homeless can be supported. People of all religions can get help, free food, and support from the Center. Programs are open to any Orange County Florida individual who needs assistance. A focus is on feeding senior citizens as well as the homebound in Orange County, and Meals on Wheels can be used for that service.
Haven of Hope Ministries
Food pantry and soup kitchen location is 1310 W. Colonial Dr., Orlando FL, 32804. Call (407)298-2056
The charity has a food bank and emergency clothing closet. Fruits, milk, dairy, ensure for the elderly, school supplies, and other items are available in Orange County Florida for the needy. There is also Meals on Wheels for disabled adults or low-income seniors.
Iglesia Bautista "El Camino
Location is 5815 Cornelia Ave, Orlando, FL 32807. Phone: (407) 679-4948
Both a soup kitchen and food pantry are on site. They also serve Easter, Thanksgiving, and Christmas meals. Some personal hygiene supplies and cleaning items may also be at the pantry on occasion.
Spirit Of Joy Ministries - Dream Center
1030 Kaley Ave, Orlando, FL 32805. Call (407) 930-8148
In addition to groceries, there is referrals to WIC application sites as well as SNAP food stamp programs. A voucher system can also be used for clothing.
Family Outreach Community Center
911 S. Palmetto Avenue Sanford, Fl 32771. Call (407)330-2024
Seniors First Inc
5395 L B McLeod Rd, Orlando, FL 32811. Call (407) 292-0177
Programs help senior citizens in Orange County over the age of 60. Whether a free congregate meal, or home delivery or free government commodities, food is offered. Including low-salt items too.
Orlando Emmanuel Seventh-day Adventist Church
6424 Arundel Dr, Orlando, FL 32818. Call (407) 704-7905
Hope And Help Center Of Central Florida, Inc. (they only serve existing clients and not the public)
Location - 4122 Metric Drive, Winter Park, FL 32792. Existing clients Phone number - (407) 645-2577
The free pantry is only open to existing clients of Hope & Help and not open to the public. Some of what may be provided is free baby formula, nutritional education, bags of groceries, and more. The homebound may inquire into low cost Home Delivered Meals. Thanksgiving and Christmas food boxes may also be given out for free.
Jewish Family Services Of Greater Orlando, Inc.
Address - 2100 Lee Road, Winter Park, FL 32789. Dial - (407) 644-7593 for hours of the center and further information.
A major focus is on helping the elderly. Get free food, cat or dog food, USDA commodities and other support - including home delivery.
First Haitian Baptist Church
Location is 4701 Lenox Blvd, Orlando, FL 32811. Phone: (407) 578-6988
St. Andrew Catholic Community
A food bank is at 801 N Hastings St, Orlando, FL 32808. Dial (407) 293-0730
They are part of Society of Saint Vincent de Paul in Orange County. They give out a free box of groceries, serve hot meals (lunch, dinner, etc.) and give other help. Free personal hygiene items are also from the food bank.
Church of God Washington Park
Location is 4454 Conley St, Orlando, FL 32811. Dial (407) 295-5124
Pine Hills Community Church
1305 N Pine Hills Rd, Orlando, FL 32808. Phone: (407) 295-5932
Patmos Chapel Seventh Day Adventist Church
110 Athletes Row, Apopka, FL 32703. Phone: (321) 370-8583
Call or stop by for perishable items, free food, groceries, or meals.
Christ Church Unity Outreach
771 Holden Avenue, Orlando FL 32839. Dial 407-852-3940
Email address is Outreach@christchurchunity.net. They offer free emergency groceries and/or meals.
Joy Metropolitan Community Church
2351 South Ferncreek Avenue, Orlando FL, 32806. Dial (407)894-1081
Christ the King Episcopal Church
Address is 26 Willow Drive, Orlando FL, 32807. Main number is (407)277-1151
Appointments are needed. The food bank may have pasta, cereal, ensure for senior citizens, and many other grocery items and even paper products.
Human Crisis Center
Address is 5514 Edgewater Drive, Orlando, Florida 32810. Dial (407) 521-7750
Provides free canned and fresh foods and groceries.
Shepherd Vision Missionary, Inc
1415 W. Central Blvd., Orlando FL, 32805. Dial (407)402-6568
Islamic Society Of Central Florida
1460 N Goldenrod Rd suite 105, Orlando, FL 32807. Call (407) 250-5822 for information.
Additional food assistance programs in Orange County Florida
If a food pantry is not located near you, dial 407-295-1066 for additional locations or ask a center above for a referral. Several other churches, charities, Feeding America of Orange County and non-profit food banks help low income Orange County families meet their nutritional needs.
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