Real Hope Ministries - Food Pantry is a community outreach of Bell Shoals Church in Brandon, Florida. The pantry is here to help people who are going through a difficult time and need food assistance.
Seeds Of Hope - Food Pantry
Who Can Visit?
Seeds of Hope Food Pantry is open to community members in need. Pre-registration is required each week to receive a box of food.
How to Register?
Registration opens every Monday at 9 a.m. for that Thursday's food distribution. Sign up at ticketsignup.io. Only one registration per person or email is allowed, and duplicate tickets will be deleted. All registered adults must be present to receive their box of food. If all slots fill up before you register, try again the following Monday.
Good to Know
Bring your ID when you come. The pantry is located at the Presbyterian Church of Bloomingdale at 710 E. Bloomingdale Ave., Brandon, FL (beside Dunkin'). Spanish-language procedure information is available on the website.
Food & Essentials
Visitors receive a box of food. The contents change each week and may include fresh produce such as fruits and vegetables, meat, and items that need to be eaten soon as well as items that keep longer. At Thanksgiving, the pantry has given out complete turkey dinner fixings. Reviewers mention a good variety.
How to Pick Up
Food is distributed as a drive-up pickup. Volunteers bring food to your vehicle. Distribution runs every Thursday from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Ways to Give
You can support Seeds of Hope by donating money, donating food items, or hosting a food drive. A Food Drive Toolkit is available on the website. You can also donate your time by signing up to volunteer. Contact admin@sohopefl.org for information about hosting a fundraiser or event.
How to Join the Team?
Volunteer slots are available for the Thursday food distribution. High school students often fill the afternoon and evening spots, and there is a need for volunteers during the earlier Thursday hours as well. Sign up through SignUpGenius or visit the website to be notified when openings are posted.
Nearby Food Pantries
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