Father and Son Love Free Food Pantry

Food PantryOpen to AllSelf-Select
1627 Chesapeake Dr, Odessa, Florida 33556

Who Can Visit?

Everyone is welcome here. The pantry serves the community regardless of background, age, ethnicity, or gender. No documents are checked and no registration is required. As the website says, "Your word is good enough here."

Good to Know

Visitors are treated with the same respect and dignity they'd receive at a local grocery store. The pantry is run by Father and Son Ministries, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. Since June 2018, they've served over 5.5 million meals in Pasco County and surrounding areas. A warm, welcoming atmosphere with music, hugs, and smiles is part of the experience. The pantry also connects visitors with programs for housing, drug rehab, and community services for those who need extra help.

Food & Essentials

Visitors get to choose their own food items rather than receiving a pre-packed box. The pantry offers fresh produce, meat, and other groceries. Reviewers mention fresh fruits and vegetables, a large variety of foods, and perishable items.

How to Pick Up

Shopping is done in a self-select style, similar to browsing a grocery store. Visitors walk through and pick the items they need.

Ways to Give

Donations can be made in several ways:

The pantry also partners with organizations including Publix, Tampa Bay Harvest, Panera Bread, and Station House BBQ.

How to Join the Team?

Volunteers are needed in three areas:

  • Set-Up — helping arrange tables, cloths, and food alignment before the pantry opens
  • Delivery Angels — transporting food boxes to people who can't travel to the pantry
  • Break-Down — converting the space back into the sanctuary after the pantry closes

To sign up, register through the website and someone will reach out with next steps. You can also join the fundraising team by contacting the pantry directly.

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