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Food pantry (groceries)

St. Joseph Lakeland

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Unclaimed

13 minutes

average wait time


Info

A parish-affiliated food pantry operated by St. Joseph Catholic Church in Lakeland, Florida, providing free groceries to individuals and families experiencing food insecurity in the Polk County community. The program operates as part of the federal TEFAP (The Emergency Food Assistance Program) network and distributes pre-packed boxes and bags of fresh groceries on a first-come, first-served basis until supplies run out. Multilingual assistance is available in English, Spanish, and Bosnian. The site offers curbside drive-through pickup in an outdoor setting, with free parking, wheelchair accessibility, and proximity to public transit. The pantry is open to anyone in need regardless of age, with priority given to Lakeland and Polk County residents.

  • Requirements

    • ID required
    • Proof of address required
    • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Drive-thru only
  • Offerings

    • Free Groceries

Schedule

  • Next Tuesday

    9:00 am–11:00 am

  • Tue, October 6th (in 2 weeks)

    9:00 am–11:00 am

  • Tue, October 13th (in 3 weeks)

    9:00 am–11:00 am

  • 9:00 am–11:00 am

    every week on Tuesday

Map of St. Joseph Lakeland

Location

210 West Lemon Street

Lakeland, FL 33815

directions

Contact

(863) 276-3775(Tue 9am–11am)

https://stjosephlakeland.org

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How do I get food?

You can receive food by visiting St. Joseph Lakeland, September 29th at 9:00 AM next week. Make sure to check each resource to see details like address, full schedule, and requirements–St. Joseph Lakeland requires: ID required, Proof of address required, First come, first serve: open until food runs out, Drive-thru only.

Can someone deliver the food to my house?

Delivery services are very limited and are usually reserved for senior citizens or those with serious medical problems. If you believe you fall into either category, let us know and we can help you find options in your area.

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?

No appointment needed! Just show up to St. Joseph Lakeland during operating hours — no pre-registration required.

What kind of food do they have?

Food pantries like St. Joseph Lakeland offer grocery-style items such as canned food, fresh produce, and dry goods like pasta or rice that you can cook yourself. 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 do give out some form of vegetables, but they may be canned items.

Do they have meat?

Unfortunately, St. Joseph Lakeland may have different options on different days, so it is hard to tell what each one of them will offer any given day.

Is St. Joseph Lakeland open today?

St. Joseph Lakeland is not open today! If you don’t see anything else open today, please let us know and we can search for additional options.

Where are you located?

Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office for in-person visits. St. Joseph Lakeland is located at 210 West Lemon Street!

Can I get a reminder before my visit?

Yes! Tap the "Remind me" bell above to get a reminder via text or WhatsApp before it opens, so you don’t forget your visit.

Can I build a weekly food schedule?

Yes — you can use Lemontree to build a calendar of upcoming pantry visits for the week, so you always know where to go and when. It’s a great way to plan ahead and make sure you have food throughout the week.

How do I get help from a real person?

You can text our helpline at 90847 or reach us on WhatsApp between 10am–6pm, every day of the week. A real person will help you find food near you, answer questions, and connect you with the right resources.