Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients are expected not to receive their benefits on Nov. 1, leaving an expected 42 million Americans without food assistance, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.Below is a list of food banks, pantries and other resources available in Central Florida for those needing additional assistance during the government shutdown. For those interested in donating food or money, links are provided below. Volunteers are also needed in some areas. Food banks and pantries in Central FloridaSecond Harvest Food BankFeeding partners are available in Brevard, Lake, Marion, Orange, Osceola, Seminole and Volusia counties. Email info@feedhopenow.org or call 407-295-1066 to be directed to the right person.Find a food bank near you Christian Food PantryWhere: 103 High Ave, Lady LakeHours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.More Info: 352-259-0788Wildwood Food PantryWhere: 300 Mason St, WildwoodHours: First and Third Fridays of each month, 9 a.m. – noonMore info: 352-661-0837Food Donations are received at the Pantry on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 8:30 a.m. – 11 a.m.Lake Cares Food Pantry Where: Distribution Centers available in Mount Dora, Eustis and Tavares.Mount Dora Distribution CentersLake Cares Main4500 N. Highway 19A, Mount DoraHours:Tuesday Morning: 9 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.Wednesday Morning: 9 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.Wednesday Afternoon: 2:30 p.m. – 5 p.m.By Appointment Only (Call 352-383-0100)Martin Luther King Memorial Center803 Florida Ave, Mount DoraHours: 3rd Friday of Each Month: 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.Eustis Distribution Center1128 E. Clifford Ave, EustisHours: 4th Friday of each month: 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.Faith Christian Fellowship Church1951 Dora Ave, TavaresHours: 1st Saturday of Each Month: 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.Howey Community Church420 N. Palm Ave, Howey in the HillsHours: 1st Wednesday of Each Month: 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.Make a donationHIS Compassion Food Bank Where: 2000 NE 78th St, OcalaHours: Food pick up every Tuesday from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.Volunteer Hours: Monday through Friday: 8 a.m. to NoonCaring HandsWhere: 307 Hall St, WildwoodHours: 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Make a DonationSerenity’s Grace Where: 716 W. Robinson St., OrlandoHours: Tuesdays 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.Make a DonationHarvest of Hope Food PantryWhere: 894 W State Road 434, LongwoodHours: Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to noon and 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.Make a Donation – Amazon Wishlist Find a food bank near youNeed additional assistance during the government shutdown? Dial 211 from any phone for free, confidential assistance 24/7. Trained specialists can connect you to nearby food pantries, housing support, utility assistance, and more.Website: 211.orgHeart of Florida United WayOrange County Government – Crisis Assistance Program for emergency rent, mortgage, and utility payment help.Need Pet Food or Supplies? Visit Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando – Pet Food Pantry.
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Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients are expected not to receive their benefits on Nov. 1, leaving an expected 42 million Americans without food assistance, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Below is a list of food banks, pantries and other resources available in Central Florida for those needing additional assistance during the government shutdown.
For those interested in donating food or money, links are provided below. Volunteers are also needed in some areas.
Food banks and pantries in Central Florida
Feeding partners are available in Brevard, Lake, Marion, Orange, Osceola, Seminole and Volusia counties. Email info@feedhopenow.org or call 407-295-1066 to be directed to the right person.
Where: 103 High Ave, Lady Lake
Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
More Info: 352-259-0788
Where: 300 Mason St, Wildwood
Hours: First and Third Fridays of each month, 9 a.m. – noon
More info: 352-661-0837
Food Donations are received at the Pantry on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from
8:30 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Where: Distribution Centers available in Mount Dora, Eustis and Tavares.
Mount Dora Distribution Centers
Lake Cares Main
4500 N. Highway 19A, Mount Dora
Hours:
Tuesday Morning: 9 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.
Wednesday Morning: 9 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.
Wednesday Afternoon: 2:30 p.m. – 5 p.m.
By Appointment Only (Call 352-383-0100)
Martin Luther King Memorial Center
803 Florida Ave, Mount Dora
Hours: 3rd Friday of Each Month: 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
Eustis Distribution Center
1128 E. Clifford Ave, Eustis
Hours: 4th Friday of each month: 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Faith Christian Fellowship Church
1951 Dora Ave, Tavares
Hours: 1st Saturday of Each Month: 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Howey Community Church
420 N. Palm Ave, Howey in the Hills
Hours: 1st Wednesday of Each Month: 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Where: 2000 NE 78th St, Ocala
Hours: Food pick up every Tuesday from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Volunteer Hours: Monday through Friday: 8 a.m. to Noon
Where: 307 Hall St, Wildwood
Hours: 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Where: 716 W. Robinson St., Orlando
Hours: Tuesdays 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Where: 894 W State Road 434, Longwood
Hours: Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to noon and 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Make a Donation – Amazon Wishlist
Need additional assistance during the government shutdown? Dial 211 from any phone for free, confidential assistance 24/7. Trained specialists can connect you to nearby food pantries, housing support, utility assistance, and more.
Website: 211.org
Orange County Government – Crisis Assistance Program for emergency rent, mortgage, and utility payment help.
Need Pet Food or Supplies? Visit Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando – Pet Food Pantry.