You can receive food by visiting the food pantry or soup kitchen when it’s open. Make sure to check each resource page to see details like address, full schedule, and requirements.

Can someone deliver the food to my house?

Delivery services are very limited and are reserved for senior citizens or those with serious medical problems. If you believe you fall into either category, let us know and we may be able to help you find options in Tampa.

What do I have to bring?

Every location is different! Please review the details included on each resource to see whether you need to bring any documentation like ID or proof of address, or supplies like bags to carry the food. If you don’t see any information on the resource, you don’t have to bring anything!

Do I need an appointment?

Every location is different! Some places in Tampa accept appointments, some require it, and others allow walk-ins. Please review all details on the resource page to understand how you should prepare for your visit.

What kind of food do they have?

Food pantries offer grocery-style items such as canned food, fresh produce, and dry goods like pasta or rice that you can cook yourself. Soup kitchens offer ready-to-eat items like hot meals or sandwiches. All of these locations may have different options on different days, so it is hard to tell what each one of them will offer any given day.

Do they have vegetables?

Pantries may have different options at different times, so it is hard to tell what each one of them will offer any given day. Most pantries in Tampa do give out some form of vegetables, but they may be canned items.

Pantries may have different options on different days, so it’s hard to tell what each one of them will offer any given day.

Any pantries open today?

You can browse these pages for resources in Tampa to see if any are open today. If you’ve signed up for personalized assistance through our text message helpline, please take a look at the links we’ve sent you! If none of the resources we’ve sent are open today, let us know and we can search for additional options in Tampa.

Where are you located?

Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in Tampa for in-person visits. You can always reach us by <a href="sms:90846">texting 90847</a> between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.

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Food pantry (groceries)
St Lawrence Matthew 25 Ministry
168 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

Info
The services of Meals On Wheels of Tampa are available to any resident in the Tampa area who is a senior or who has difficulty leaving their homes and is challenged to prepare meals. Many recipients live alone and are handicapped, malnourished, elderly, or otherwise unable to prepare food for themselves. People of ALL incomes and ages may be eligible for meals. Follow this link https://mowtampa.org/meal-service/ or call (813) 238-8410.
- Requirements
  ID required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Diapers upon availability
Schedule
- Next Sunday
  1:30 pm–3:30 pm
- Sun, November 23rd (in 3 weeks)
  1:30 pm–3:30 pm
- Thu, November 27th (in 3 weeks)
  Thanksgiving Day: 11:15 am–1:00 pm
  Activities: After the 10:00 a.m. Mass on Thanksgiving Day, a full meal is served in Higgins Hall for guests to dine-in with music, conversation and games for the kids. A take-out option is also available upon request. The event runs from 11:15 am-1:00 pm
- 1:30 pm–3:30 pm
  every month on the 4th Sunday
- 1:30 pm–3:30 pm
  every month on the 2nd Sunday
Location
5225 North Himes Avenue
Northwest Tampa, FL 33614
directions
Contact
(813) 875-4040
https://stlawrence.org/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Morning Star Church Hope Effect Food Pantry
204 reviews
Claimed
average user rating
Info
closed over christian holidays

id required

registration

once a month
- Requirements
  ID required
  Registration required on site
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Clients can visit: Once a month
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  2:00 pm–3:00 pm
- Next Sunday
  9:00 am–10:00 am
- Thu, November 13th (next week)
  2:00 pm–3:00 pm
- 2:00 pm–3:00 pm
  every week on Thursday
- 9:00 am–10:00 am
  every week on Sunday
Location
5102 West Linebaugh Avenue
Tampa, FL 33624
directions
Contact
(813) 960-3030
https://mstarchurch.org/resources/food-pantry
Food pantry (groceries)
Kaye Prox Food Bank
169 reviews
Claimed
30 minutes
average wait time

Info
Arrive early to receive a ticket in line.

Kaye Prox offers distributions of groceries for families experiencing food insecurity in our local area (Tampa zip codes 33615, 33614, 33625, 33626, 33634, 33635). We check ID at first visit, and we require that clients register with us if they decide to return for a second visit (we have a form they can fill out).
- Requirements
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
  Registration required on site
  Financial assistance for some bills, proof required
  Zip code restrictions
  Bring ID and proof of residence
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- This Friday
  1:30 pm–3:30 pm
- Next Monday
  11:30 am–1:15 pm
- Next Wednesday
  11:30 am–1:15 pm
- 11:30 am–1:15 pm
  every week on Monday, Wednesday
- 1:30 pm–3:30 pm
  every week on Friday
Location
8401 West Hillsborough Avenue
Tampa, FL 33615
directions
Contact
(813) 884-1232
https://www.facebook.com/KayeProxFoodBank
How do I get food?
You can receive food by visiting the food pantry or soup kitchen when it’s open. Make sure to check each resource page to see details like address, full schedule, and requirements.
Can someone deliver the food to my house?
Delivery services are very limited and are reserved for senior citizens or those with serious medical problems. If you believe you fall into either category, let us know and we may be able to help you find options in Tampa.
What do I have to bring?
Every location is different! Please review the details included on each resource to see whether you need to bring any documentation like ID or proof of address, or supplies like bags to carry the food. If you don’t see any information on the resource, you don’t have to bring anything!
Food pantry (groceries)
St. Vincent de Paul - St Mary
82 reviews
Unclaimed
30 minutes
average wait time
- Requirements
  ID required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Diapers and Clothes upon availability
- Info
  Client can visit: Once a week
  Closed on major holidays
  Open to all
Schedule
- Next Tuesday
  8:30 am
- Tue, November 18th (in 2 weeks)
  8:30 am
- Tue, November 25th (in 3 weeks)
  8:30 am
- 8:30 am
  every week on Tuesday
Location
15520 North Boulevard
Tampa, FL 33613
directions
Contact
(813) 961-1061
www.stmarytampa.org
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Food pantry (groceries)
A Blessing Food Pantry
81 reviews
Unclaimed
30 minutes
average wait time
- Requirements
  Registration required on site
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
- Info
  Client can visit: Once a week
  Closed on major holidays
Schedule
- This Friday
  7:00 am
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
  Food pantry: Needs to fill out a form
- Next Wednesday
  8:00 am
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
  Food pantry: Needs to fill out a form
- Fri, November 14th (next week)
  7:00 am
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
  Food pantry: Needs to fill out a form
- 8:00 am
  every week on Wednesday
- 7:00 am
  every week on Friday
Location
920 East Sitka Street
Tampa, FL 33604
directions
Contact
(813) 240-8774
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Food pantry (groceries)
Most Holy Redeemer
78 reviews
Unclaimed
30 minutes
average wait time

Info
The residing in our surrounding Zip codes (33612, 33613, 33604). Outside of these zip codes still receive a small bag of food & are referred to a donor location within their domicile area. All clients must register onsite
- Requirements
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
  Drive-Thru Only
  Registration required on site
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Next Tuesday
  9:00 am–11:00 am
- Tue, November 18th (in 2 weeks)
  9:00 am–11:00 am
- Tue, November 25th (in 3 weeks)
  9:00 am–11:00 am
- 9:00 am–11:00 am
  every week on Tuesday
Location
10110 North Central Avenue
Tampa, FL 33612
directions
Contact
(813) 933-2859
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Food pantry (groceries)
Feeding Minds Pantry at Berkeley Food Pantry
124 reviews
Unclaimed
20 minutes
average wait time

Info
The Berkeley Food Pantry is a part of the Feeding Minds school pantry program provided by Feeding Tampa Bay. Our mission is to provide food, clothes, and other necessities to our Town ‘n’ Country neighbors in need.

Our address is 4546 Kelly Road, Tampa, FL 33615. We are open every other Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. June 14, 2025 June 28, 2025 July 12, 2025 July 26, 2025 August 9, 2025 August 23, 2025 September 6, 2025 September 20, 2025 October 4, 2025 October 18, 2025 November 1, 2025 November 15, 2025 November 29, 2025 December 13, 2025 December 27, 2025
- Requirements
  Food pantry: Needs to fill out a form
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Sat, November 15th (next week)
  9:00 am–11:00 am
- Sat, November 29th (in 3 weeks)
  9:00 am–11:00 am
- Sat, December 13th (next month)
  9:00 am–11:00 am
- 9:00 am–11:00 am
  every 2 weeks on Saturday
Location
4546 Kelly Road
Tampa, FL 33615
directions
Contact
(813) 842-3337
https://feedingtampabay.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/FTB-Website-Link-2025-Dates-1.pdf
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Food pantry (groceries)
SVDP West Hillsborough District Pantry
77 reviews
Unclaimed
30 minutes
average wait time

Info
Registration done upon arrival. Advised to arrive early.
- Requirements
  ID required
  Registration required on site
  Financial assistance for some bills, proof required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- This Friday
  8:00 am–10:00 am
- Next Monday
  8:00 am–10:00 am
- Next Wednesday
  8:00 am–10:00 am
- 8:00 am–10:00 am
  every week on Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Location
12310 North Nebraska Avenue
Tampa, FL 33612
directions
Contact
(813) 977-7057
http://svdptampa.org
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Food pantry (groceries)
Tampa First SDA Church
34 reviews
Unclaimed
38 minutes
average wait time
Info
They are currently only operating one Saturday a month which is the fourth Saturday of the month. Events or changes within the organization might affect this schedule but the new schedule will be posted on a sign outside the church.
- Requirements
  Food pantry: Needs to fill out a form
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Clients can visit: Once a month
  Diapers available on Tuesdays
Schedule
- November 11th is Veterans Day
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  Next Tuesday
  9:30 am–11:00 am
- Tue, December 9th (next month)
  9:30 am–11:00 am
- Tue, January 13th (in 2 months)
  9:30 am–11:00 am
- 9:30 am–11:00 am
  every month on the 2nd Tuesday
Location
822 West Linebaugh Avenue
Northwest Tampa, FL 33612
directions
Contact
(813) 786-2476
https://tampaadventist.net/
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Food pantry (groceries), Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Bible Based Fellowship of Temple Terrace
75 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time
Info
They work with volunteers and sometimes due to unforeseen circumstances they might not make it to open on some of the days stated.
- Requirements
  ID required
  Registration required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Clients can visit: Once a month
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–12:00 pm
- This Saturday
  Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–12:00 pm
- Next Wednesday
  Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–12:00 pm
- Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–12:00 pm
  every week on Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:00 am
  every month on the 3rd Saturday
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:00 am
  every month on the 1st Saturday
Location
8718 North 46th Street
Temple Crest, FL 33617
directions
Contact
(813) 980-0559
https://www.bbftt.org/pantry
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Do I need an appointment?
Every location is different! Some places in Tampa accept appointments, some require it, and others allow walk-ins. Please review all details on the resource page to understand how you should prepare for your visit.
What kind of food do they have?
Food pantries offer grocery-style items such as canned food, fresh produce, and dry goods like pasta or rice that you can cook yourself. Soup kitchens offer ready-to-eat items like hot meals or sandwiches. All of these locations may have different options on different days, so it is hard to tell what each one of them will offer any given day.
Do they have vegetables?
Pantries may have different options at different times, so it is hard to tell what each one of them will offer any given day. Most pantries in Tampa do give out some form of vegetables, but they may be canned items.
Do they have meat?
Pantries may have different options on different days, so it’s hard to tell what each one of them will offer any given day.
Any pantries open today?
You can browse these pages for resources in Tampa to see if any are open today. If you’ve signed up for personalized assistance through our text message helpline, please take a look at the links we’ve sent you! If none of the resources we’ve sent are open today, let us know and we can search for additional options in Tampa.
Where are you located?
Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in Tampa for in-person visits. You can always reach us by texting 90847 between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.