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🥫 Where to donate food in Florida

Shelf-stable food goes to local food pantries and the regional food banks that supply them in your area.

Before you go

138 places in Florida take food.

Miami-Dade County 3

Doral

Miami-Dade Animal Services - Pet Adoption and Protection Center

  • unopened dog and cat food
  • blankets and towels
  • dog beds and collapsible crates
  • leashes, collars and bowls
  • litter
  • kitten and puppy milk and bottles
  • flea medication
Not accepted: opened food; fabric or feather toys; catnip toys; toys with string or small parts

Fort Lauderdale & Broward County 1

Palm Beach County 2

Florida Keys 2

MarathonCall to confirm

KAIR (Keys Area Interdenominational Resources) Food Pantry

  • Non-perishable food
  • School supplies

Tampa & Hillsborough County 2

Tampa

Metropolitan Ministries Donations Warehouse

  • new, nearly new or gently used clothing and household items
  • food
  • furniture (by pickup request)
Not accepted: items on its restricted list (see website)
Pickup: Pickup of gently used furniture and large items by online request (reviewed from photos; limited)
Tampa

Hillsborough County Pet Resource Center

  • clean towels
  • dog collars, harnesses and leashes
  • Kong toys
  • cat scratchers
  • fleece blankets
  • dog treats
  • dry and canned pet food
Not accepted: retractable leashes; used cat trees; rawhides, butcher bones or homemade treats

St. Petersburg & Clearwater 2

Largo

Pinellas County Animal Services

  • Unopened dog and cat food
  • New pet toys
  • Slip leashes and collars
  • Pet beds, crates, cat condos
  • Food bowls
  • Cat litter
  • Pet shampoo
Not accepted: Peanut butter containing xylitol

Pasco County 2

ZephyrhillsCall to confirm

Chancey Road Christian Church Food Pantry

  • Non-perishable food

Spring Hill & Brooksville 4

BrooksvilleCall to confirm

Jericho Road Food Barn

  • non-perishable food (call to confirm)
Call to confirm

Daystar

  • food (call to confirm)
  • clothing (call to confirm)
Spring HillCall to confirm

People Helping People

  • food (call to confirm)

Orlando & Orange County 2

Orlando

Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida

  • canned fruit and low-sodium vegetables
  • rice, pasta, cereal, oatmeal
  • canned meat, tuna, beans, peanut butter
  • shelf-stable milk
  • canned soups and meals
  • nutritional drinks
  • baby food in original packaging
Not accepted: donations left outside unattended
Pickup: Truck pickup only for 350+ lbs, scheduled in advance

Sanford & Seminole County 1

The Villages & Sumter County 8

BushnellCall to confirm

Hope Ministries Clothes Closet and Food Pantry

  • thrift donations (clothing and household goods)
  • non-perishable food (call to confirm)
WildwoodCall to confirm

Our Mother of Mercy Food Pantry / St. Vincent de Paul Society

  • non-perishable food (call to confirm)

Lakeland & Polk County 3

Sebring & the Heartland 2

Bradenton & Manatee County 9

PalmettoCall to confirm

Manatee County Animal Welfare - Palmetto Adoption Center

  • training treats
  • cat toys
  • canned kitten food
  • bleach
  • laundry detergent
  • dish soap
  • blankets and towels (cool season)

Sarasota & Venice 8

Punta Gorda & Port Charlotte 8

Fort Myers & Cape Coral 1

Naples & Collier County 7

Naples

St. Matthew's House

  • clothing
  • furniture
  • books
  • baby items
  • bicycles
  • electronics
  • kitchen items
NaplesCall to confirm

Bargain Basket Thrift Store

  • baby items
  • bicycles
  • books
  • clothing
  • kitchen items
  • linens
  • pet supplies
NaplesCall to confirm

Helps Outreach

  • clothing and accessories
  • food
  • furniture
NaplesCall to confirm

Our Daily Bread Food Pantry

  • nonperishable food
NaplesCall to confirm

Catholic Charities - Collier County

  • nonperishable food
NaplesCall to confirm

Saving Grace Pet Food Bank

  • pet food and supplies

Space Coast 3

Melbourne

South Brevard Sharing Center

  • children's clothing and bedding
  • one-dish meals
  • men's clothing
  • toiletries and razors
  • toilet paper
  • pots, pans and utensils
  • towels and sheets

Vero Beach & Indian River County 1

Port St. Lucie & Fort Pierce 6

Stuart & Martin County 3

Stuart

House of Hope Food Pantry - Stuart

  • canned beans, fruit and vegetables
  • cereal, rice, soup, peanut butter
  • water
  • baby diapers
  • toiletries (soap, shampoo, toothpaste, deodorant)
  • laundry and dish detergent
  • still-frozen food and fresh produce
Not accepted: opened food; expired food
Hobe SoundCall to confirm

House of Hope - Hobe Sound center

  • non-perishable food
  • clothing and household items for the thrift shop
Not accepted: opened or expired food
IndiantownCall to confirm

House of Hope - Indiantown center

  • non-perishable food
  • clothing and household items for the thrift shop
Not accepted: opened or expired food

Daytona Beach & Volusia County 2

Daytona BeachCall to confirm

Halifax Urban Ministries - Daytona Beach

  • non-perishable unexpired food (canned meals, vegetables, beans, soup, peanut butter, cereal, pasta, rice)
  • diapers, formula and wipes
  • hygiene products
Not accepted: expired food

Palm Coast & Palatka 4

PalatkaCall to confirm

Palatka Christian Service Center

  • food
  • clothing
Call to confirm

St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store and Food Pantry (western Putnam)

  • thrift donations
  • food

Ocala & Marion County 2

Ocala

Bring the Harvest Home county food drive

Drop boxes at county buildings, libraries, fire stations and more
  • rice and pasta
  • cereal
  • peanut butter and jelly
  • canned meats, fruits and vegetables
  • baby food, diapers and wipes
  • toiletries

Jacksonville & Duval County 11

JacksonvilleCall to confirm

Trinity Rescue Mission

  • food
  • clothing
  • #10 cans of vegetables, fruit, chili and beans
  • fresh produce if space allows
Jacksonville

Mandarin Food Bank

  • non-perishable food
  • canned meat
  • pasta and sauce
  • soups
  • peanut butter and jelly
  • rice
JacksonvilleCall to confirm

The Salvation Army Food Pantry - Jacksonville Citadel Corps

  • canned goods
  • pasta
  • peanut butter
Not accepted: perishable items; expired items; opened items

St. Augustine & St. Johns County 1

Orange Park & Clay County 8

Orange Park

The Clothes Closet & Food Pantry of Orange Park

  • non-perishable food
  • adult and children's clothing
  • shoes
  • diapers
  • sheets, blankets, towels
  • kitchenware and dishware
  • toiletries
Not accepted: furniture; large appliances

Fernandina Beach & Macclenny 1

Gainesville & North Central Florida 2

Lake City & Suwannee Valley 9

Tallahassee & the Big Bend 5

Marianna & Chipola Area 5

Call to confirm

Backpacks for Kids - Jackson County, Inc.

  • kid-friendly non-perishable food (e.g., peanut butter)

Panama City & Gulf County 4

Destin, Fort Walton & 30A 1

Navarre, Milton & Santa Rosa County 1

Pensacola & Escambia County 2