Seven Tampa Bay food banks stepping up as SNAP benefits face shutdown

Overhead wide shot of a massive warehouse floor, where a large group of volunteers is busy packing food items into boxes on long tables, surrounded by pallets of stored inventory. Volunteers at Feeding Tampa Bay in Tampa, Florida in May 2025. Credit: feedingtampabay / Facebook

In light of the federal shutdown and the threat it poses to critical programs like the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), which supports three million Floridians, including more than one million children, Tampa Bay’s food banks are stepping up to meet the growing need.

Below is a curated list of trusted food banks across the Tampa Bay region that are ready to assist families facing increased food insecurity. Please share widely to help connect those in need with available resources.

At the same time, several Tampa Bay restaurants have decided to set politics aside and focus on helping children by offering free meals.

See a food bank directory below.

Feeding Tampa Bay
Address: 3624 Causeway Blvd, Tampa, FL 33619
Phone: 813-254-1190
Serves: 10 counties including Hillsborough, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, Citrus, and Hernando.
Why it matters: A major regional hub, well equipped to handle increased demand if SNAP support is interrupted.

Food Bank of Manatee (a program of Meals on Wheels PLUS of Manatee)
Address: 811 23rd Avenue East, Bradenton, FL 34208
Phone: 941-747-4655
Serves: Manatee County
Why it matters: Positioned to handle both immediate needs and ongoing nutritional support for families in the county.

Community Food Bank of Citrus County (Feed352)
Address: 5259 W Cardinal St, Homosassa, FL 34446
Phone: 352-628-3663
Serves: Citrus, Hernando, and Sumter counties
Why it matters: Serves the northern Bay region, offering essential connections for families in less urban areas.

The Volunteer Way
Address: 8061 Congress St, Port Richey, FL 34668
Phone: 727-815-0433
Serves: Pasco County
Why it matters: The largest food pantry in Pasco County and a key resource for families feeling the strain of benefit uncertainty.

United Food Bank & Services of Plant City
Address: 702 E Alsobrook St, Plant City, FL 33563
Phone: 813-764-0625
Serves: East Hillsborough County
Why it matters: Accessible to many families in eastern Hillsborough who may be affected by SNAP delays or changes.

Hope Villages of America (formerly RCS Food Bank)
Address: 700 Druid Rd E, Clearwater, FL 33756
Phone: 727-443-4031
Serves: Pinellas County (north of Ulmerton Road)
Why it matters: Dedicated to supporting families facing hunger and homelessness, serving as a crucial resource during this heightened need.

Metropolitan Ministries
Address: 2002 N Florida Ave, Tampa, FL 33602
Phone: 813-209-1000
Serves: Hillsborough, Pasco, Pinellas, and Polk counties
Why it matters: Offers broad reach and deep experience helping families navigate food insecurity and related crises.

Seven Tampa Bay food banks stepping up as SNAP benefits face shutdown

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