Food banks, soup kitchens and free pantries in Hillsborough County and Tampa.
The Tampa area and Hillsborough County Florida food banks and pantries that may be near you can offer help on a limited basis to qualified individuals. The type of programs and amount of support provided will vary by charity, church, or non-profit. That being said, in general they can offer emergency food boxes, free groceries, personal toiletries or free holiday meals as well as other nutritional support. Find a food pantry near you in Hillsborough County as listed below.
Another assistance programs in Tampa FK may include applications to SNAP food stamps or client choice pantries to provide low income families the grocery shopping experience. There are also pet food banks for free cat or dog food as well as Meals on Wheels and free hot meals at soup kitchens in Hillsborough County. In general, food can be distributed a limited amount of times per year. This will depend on the client’s needs and income as well. Get access to perishable food as well as such vegetables, fruits, dairy or eggs, and much more.
Organizations that help with food across all Hillsborough County
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Salvation Army Family Centers
There are a few in the county. Each has a thrift store and free food pantry along with financial help. Find free back to school supplies, Thanksgiving and Christmas meal boxes, food including baby formula, and much more. The locations help the poor, elderly, and less fortunate. Soup kitchens are also on site. Learn about Tampa Bay Salvation Army assistance programs.
Community Action Agency of Hillsborough County
There are two similar locations. Both are anti-poverty fighting groups. They offer applications to government aid, such as Commodity Supplemental Food Program or WIC. Or there is cash aid as well as USDA programs such as Summer meals. More on Hillsborough County Community Action assistance programs.
Metropolitan Ministries
2202 N. Florida Ave, Tampa, Florida 33602. Phone number - (813) 209-1000
A leading organization serving all parts of Hillsborough County. A free food pantry is on site. Social workers can also help the working poor apply for benefits such as EBT food stamps, Meals on Wheels or locate shelter. There are free shelft stable groceries, low-salt food for the elderly and more offered.
Catholic Charity churches
There are several. Whether clothes, free food, or holiday meals (Easter, Thanksgiving or Christmas), assistance is offered. They also help immigrants, the elderly, and single moms among others. More on Catholic Charities Tampa and Hillsborough area.
Feeding Tampa Bay (part of Feeding America) provides a number of other resources, including additional free food assistance programs in the Hillsborough County area. Anyone can use their services. In order to find the locations and phone number of additional food pantries in Tampa Bay and Hillsborough County near you, dial 813-254-1190. A number of assistance programs are offered including free meals, groceries, and resources such as summer snacks for students or home delivered meals for senior citizens. Details are here. https://feedingtampabay.org/findfood.
Food pantries located in Tampa
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Chapel in the Pines
5700 Memorial Hwy, Tampa, FL 33615. Phone number - 813-884-5794
Churches are a great place to call for food, aid, referrals, help for bills, and general assistance.
Town and Country SDA Church
Location - 4926 Webb Rd, Tampa, FL 33615. Dial - 813-230-2174 or (813) 886-1090
This is part of the Hillsborough County St. Vincent de Paul. Struggling residents of the city (and country) can get their nutritional needs met and basic supplies. Groceries, clothing, cleaning items, Christmas meals, and even free school supplies or toys.
McClain INC
7211 N Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa, FL 33614. Dial (813) 930-0088
The Ark of Reconciliation
Main address - 9027 Lake Sunset Dr, Tampa, FL 33626-4312. Pantry phone number (813) 920-4771
Emergency bags of groceries are passed out. The food is for low income families in the region as well as senior citizens in Hillsborough County.
Holy Trinity Presbyterian
Food bank and soup kitchen address is 350 S Hyde Park Ave, Tampa, FL 33606. For hours, call 813-259-3500
Northgate Baptist
Location is 1301 W Linebaugh Ave, Tampa, Florida. 33612. Phone (813) 933-6741 or 813-892-2073
The pantry may have fresh produce, Cereal, soup,, meat, infant formula and more. Free household or hygiene supplies may be offered too, such as detergent, soup, and more.
Metropolitan Community Church
Location or 408 E Cayuga St, Tampa, FL. 33603. Phone (813) 239-1951
Low income families in Hillsborough County can get assistance. There are programs ranging from free Thanksgiving meals to turkeys, Ensure for senior citizens, canned goods and more. A soup kitchen is also on site.
St. George Coptic Orthodox
2135 W Busch Blvd, Tampa, FL 33612-7565. Phone (813) 857-5725
The pantry may have, based on donations and volunteers, Boxed or Canned Soups, Canned tuna or salmon, fruit juices, boxes lunches and other groceries.
St Chad's Episcopal Church
Location is 5609 N Albany Ave, Tampa, FL 33603. Call (813) 872-7545
Victory Baptist Church
Address is 6202 S Macdill Ave, Tampa, FL 33611. Dial (813) 837-5343
The Humane Society of Tampa Bay
A pet food bank is at 3607 N Armenia Ave, Tampa, FL 33607. Phone - (813) 876-7138
Seniors on a fixed income and the low-income can get free cat or dog food. There is also litter, basic medical, and other help from the pet food bank.
Mt Olive AME Church
Location is 1902 W La Salle St, Tampa, FL 33607. Phone (813) 254-6282
New Life Assembly
Main location is 5010 12th Ave S, Tampa, FL 33619. Call 813-363-7724
A pantry has food, shelf stable groceries, produce and household stuff such as toiletries, laundry detergent and the like.
Central Tampa Baptist Church
Address: 2923 N Tampa St, Tampa, FL 33602. Dial (813) 226-2923
Riverhills Church of God
6310 E Sligh Ave, Tampa, Florida 33617. For hours and intake, call 727-623-3046 or (813) 985-2388
Hands of God Ministries Inc.
Address is 2918 E 27th Ave, Tampa, FL. 33605. Phone (813) 248-3600
Programs include an emergency food pantry, soup kitchen, and clothing bank. They also deliver food or meals to the homebound.
Northwest Church of God
Main address is 5131 Gunn Hwy, Tampa, Florida. 33624. Phone number is 813-961-7278
Call this food bank for perishable items, groceries, and even referrals to government programs and agencies.
Guided Path Foundation
Main number is 2801 W Waters Ave, Tampa, FL 33614. For hours, dial (813) 374-4822
Christlike Ministries
3011 Orient Rd, Tampa, FL 33619. Phone (813) 522-9959
Deeper Life Christian Center
Food bank location is 3300 N Nebraska Ave, Tampa, FL. 33603. Phone number is (813) 229-6805
The faith based charity helps the poor, vulnerable, elderly and others. There may be canned food, groceries, Canned tuna or salmon, information on WIC or SNAP, and other aid.
Santa Maria Mission
Address 15520 N Boulevard, Tampa, FL 33613. Phone (813) 910-3575
The pantry uses donation from the community.
Crosswind Church
510 W Hillsborough Ave, Tampa, FL. 33603. For hours call (813) 238-2348
Provides help regardless of religion. Fruits, canned items, meals, and even baby formula may be available at the pantry.
Bay Chapel Food Pantry
19911 Bruce B Downs Blvd, Tampa, FL 33647. Main number is (813) 618-3872
Tabernacle of God Christian Church
Church address - 13302 Lynn Road, Tampa Bay, Florida 33625. Phone (813) 265-4630
Kaye Prox Food Bank
8401 W Hillsborough Ave, Tampa Bay, FL 33626. For hours of the pantry, dial (813) 884-1232
Meals, surplus government commodities, holiday meals and gifts may all be offered from the faith based charity organization.
Bethel Temple Assembly of God
1510 W. Hillsborough Ave, Tampa, FL 33603. Phone number -813-238-2348
Tampa Hillsborough Action Plan
1502 A E. Humphrey, Tampa, FL 33604. Telephone (813) 935-2095
The non-profit agency refers people to local food banks, and government programs like WIC and food stamps. Meals for children and teenagers are offered as well, including Christmas and Thanksgiving meals and gifts.
Forest Hill United Methodist
904 W. Linebaugh Ave, Tampa, Florida 33612. Dial - 813-935-3200 or (813) 932-8081
New Bright and Morning Star
1805 N Albany Ave, Tampa Bay, FL 33607. Phone number - (813) 250-3616
Support may be referrals to diaper and baby formula programs. Single parents and the very low income may benefit from the food bank.
Francis House
Address of the food bank - 4703 N. Florida Ave, Tampa, FL 33603. Call the charity at (813) 237-3066
Zion Lutheran Church
Location - 2901 N. Highland Ave, Tampa, Florida 33602. Call (813) 228-8272
Most Holy Redeemer
10110 N. Central Ave, Tampa, FL 33612. Call the pantry at (813) 933-2859
Bayshore Baptist Church
Address is 3111 W. Morrison Ave, Tampa Bay, Florida 33629. Call (813) 253-3411
Food boxes, groceries, and more are passed out.
YMCA Community
Address - 110 E. Oak Ave, Tampa, FL 33602. Phone 813-224-9622
Children can receive free summer snacks or meals during vacations. Various social services are offered by this non-profit agency. Programs provide help with bills and housing, food, shelter, and referrals to government assistance programs.
Trinity Café
2801 Nebraska Ave, Tampa, FL 33602. Call (813) 254-1190
A free restaurant quality meal is served Monday-Friday 11:30 A.M. to 12:30 P.M. The meal tickets are distributed each day beginning at 10:30 A.M. You will need to have a ticket in order to enjoy the meal with Trinity.
Palm Ave Baptist Tower Inc.
Food bank address. 215 Palm Ave, Tampa, Florida 33602. Call (813) 223-2686
Can provide limited amounts of food. Also has information on federal government and state of Florida programs such as food stamps and summer meals for children.
Hillsborough County Family
9391 N. Florida Ave, Tampa, FL 33612. For details, call (813) 485-4422
Provides free or low cost meals and food as well as referrals to low income families.
St. Luke Ame Church
Address - 2709 N. 25th Street, Tampa Bay, FL 33605. Dial the church at (813) 248-6753
The Spring of Tampa Bay
209 N Willow Ave, Tampa, Fl 33606. Phone (813) 258-1185
New Beginning Tabernacle M B
2208 Columbus Drive, Tampa, FL 33605. Call the non-profit at 813-431-0321
Free food, such as rice, beans, meats, and more are on site. Volunteers also refer clients to other financial support.
Abe Brown Ministries
Food bank location is 2921 N 29th St, Tampa, FL 33605. Phone: (813) 247-3285
Services focus on the low income, senior citizens, and working poor. Call for food, financial aid, groceries, and other forms of support, including referrals.
Open Arms Urban Ministry Ybor City
Location is 1314 E 18th Ave, Tampa, Florida 33605. Call (813) 453-7898
Manifestations Worldwide
Food pantry address is 3102 E Lake Ave, Tampa Bay, FL 33610. Dial - 813-326-6614
Women and children are some of the main beneficiaries of the food programs and services available.
St Peter Claver SVDP Catholic Church
1203 N. Nebraska Ave, Tampa, FL 33602. Call (813) 223-7098
Offers meals, clothing, and perishable items. Free food for school aged kids, including meals and other aid.
Household of Faith
3902 Beechwood Blvd, Tampa, FL 33619. Main number is (318) 361-2205
Services range from Meals on Wheels to seniors as well as bags of groceries. Staff also refer people to job placement and similar services.
First Baptist Church
Location: 3838 N 29th St, Tampa, FL 33610-7768. Call (813) 248-6600
Programs in Hillsborough County range from clothing to free food from a pantry. There is also a soup kitchen on site for families in poverty and the underemployed.
Greater Mt Carmel AME Church
Address is 4209 N 34th St, Tampa, FL 33610. Phone (813) 238-3491
Palm Ave Baptist Tower Inc.
215 Palm Ave, Tampa, FL 33602. Phone (813) 223-2686
Regardless of income or background, apply for holiday meals, clothing, foodstuffs, and items like clothing or household products.
Trinity Café
1603 N. Florida Ave, Tampa, Florida 33602. Food distribution phone number - (813) 865-4822
Homeless Helping Homeless
3000 N Florida Ave, Tampa, FL 33603. Phone (813) 415-3586
Programs focus on the homeless and people facing eviction. There is free meals at the shelter, boxes of food, and a bed to sleep in.
Zion Lutheran Church
2901 N Highland Ave, Tampa, FL 33602. Phone number (813) 228-8272
The church provides meals to Tampa Bay area families. Food is provided during limited hors, so call for more information and hours.
Bible Truth Ministries
4902 N. 22nd Street, Tampa, FL 33610. Dial - 813-231-9177
Call the food bank at the phone number above. Free Christmas meals may also be served, as well as other holiday food baskets.
Open Arms Ministry of Hyde Park
500 W. Platt St., Tampa, Florida 33606. Phone (813) 253-5388
The non-profit can offer meals to seniors, including the homebound. Other resources include information on benefits such as food stamps or WIC. They also offer surplus USDA commodities.
Francis House
4703 N. Florida Ave, Tampa Bay, Florida 33603. Telephone - (813) 237-3066
Food pantries and meal sites in other parts of Hillsborough County
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St. Anne Catholic Church
106 11th Ave NE, Ruskin, Florida 33570. Phone (813) 645-1714
A free food pantry is on site. Based on donations, the pantry may have vegetable soup; canned meat; vitamins for the elderly; boxes of canned food; vegetable mix; peanut butter; instant milk and more.
Love First Christian Center
Address is 12847 Balm Riverview Rd, Riverview, Florida 33579. For hours, call 813-728-2046 or (813) 671-2009
Hot meals are available from the charity. The homeless may receive lunch or breakfast as well as gently used clothing, a blanket, or personal hygiene items.
Lighthouse Gospel Mission
7211 S 78th St, Riverview, FL 33578. Call 813-677-5220
Landmark Baptist Temple
6021 Williams Rd, Seffner, FL 33584. Telephone -(813) 620-0683
ECHO Brandon
507 N Parsons Ave, Brandon, FL. 33510. Call (813) 685-0935
Plant City Foursquare Church - United Food Bank and Services
Food bank address is 702 E Alsobrook St Ste H, Plant City, FL 33563. Phone (813) 764-0625
Needy families (or individuals) in Plant City can get help. Free food, groceries, holiday food baskets and more items.
Bread of Refuge
Location is 521 Wilbur St, Brandon, FL 33511. Phone - (813) 695-6058
The soup kitchen has meals, meat and poultry, dairy products, and lunches. Or get fresh fruit, vegetables and low sodium foods at several locations.
Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Mission
Main address is 16650 S US Highway 301, Wimauma, FL 33598. Phone (813) 633-2384
The food bank has canned vegetables, fruits, meat and other goods. There is cereal, rice, pasta, bread and other food too.
Centro Cristiano Hispano, Inc.
Food pantry is at 2014 Providence Rd, Brandon, FL 33511. Call (813) 685-4454
Anyone across Hillsborough County can get help. Free cultural groceries, holiday meals, and much more is offered.
Heritage Christian Community
Main location is 14801 N 15th St, Lutz, FL 33549. Call (813) 971-1118
Boricuas de Corazón Inc
Location is 1291 Kingsway Rd, Brandon, FL 33510. Call (813) 502-5021
Liberty Southern
2505 W Granfield Ave Plant City, FL 33563. Call (813) 439-1998
Assistance programs include a food bank and soup kitchen. Hot meals, groceries, and other goods are given out too.
First UMC Seffner
1310 Kingsway Rd, Seffner, FL. 33584. Phone number is (813) 689-3513
The pantry may have Filling, shelf-stable foods, groceries, Crackers, soup, Dry Beans, paper goods and other food items.
Faith Focus CDC/Now Faith
603 Elnor St, Plant City, FL. 33563. Phone (813) 704-4897
ECHO Riverview
7807 Capitano St, Riverview, FL 33578. Call (813) 540-9880
The food bank may have canned goods, hygiene supplies, paper products, detergency, household cleaners, and personal toiletries for the low income in Hillsborough County.
Riverview UMC
Main address is 8002 US Hwy 301, Riverview, FL 33578. Dial (813) 677-5995
Food bags or boxes of free groceries are offered. Based on donations, they may have soup, meat (frozen or canned), milk or dairy, vegetables (fresh or canned), starches (cereal, bread, pasta, rice, and/or potatoes), bread, USDA approved foods, beans, snacks, and sauces. There are also Thanksgiving and Christmas food boxes.
Bell Shoals Palm River
Location is 2102 Bell Shoals Rd, Brandon, FL 33511. Main number is (813) 689-4229
Amazing Love Ministries
2801 N. 17th Street, Ybor City, FL 33605. Main number is (813) 969-0395
The free food pantry helps local families. Find groceries, hygiene supplies, rice, soup, cereal, and similar items.
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