United Food Bank & Services

Who Can Visit?

United Food Bank & Services serves residents in eastern Hillsborough County, including Plant City. Reviewers mention that visitors must live within a specific ZIP code or service area to receive food. You'll fill out a short form on your first visit. The food bank is an Equal Opportunity Provider and treats everyone with dignity.

Items Needed for Registration

You'll need to fill out a brief intake form on your first visit. Reviewers describe it as a "one short paper to fill out" with no questions or review needed beyond that.

How Often You Can Visit?

Reviewers mention receiving food every two weeks. One reviewer writes that pick-up is "nearly hassle free" once a month, and another confirms visiting "once a month." The website also offers a weekly student bag program for children through its Feeding Our Future program.

Good to Know

• The food bank serves eastern Hillsborough County. Residents outside the service area may not be eligible.
• Drive-through distributions are held at a separate location (across from 2206 E Cherry St, Plant City) on select Fridays. Check the calendar of events or the Facebook page for upcoming dates, as schedules can change.
• During school breaks, extra food bags are available for children.
• The warehouse is not temperature controlled, so dress accordingly if volunteering.

Food & Essentials

Reviewers describe receiving multiple boxes of food including meat, dairy, dry goods, fresh produce, breads, and desserts. The food bank receives donations from local stores including Winn Dixie and Publix. One reviewer mentions receiving a Bible as well.

How to Pick Up

At the main location (702 East Alsobrook St, Plant City), you receive pre-packed boxes of food. A drive-through option called "Pop-Up Drive & Thrive" is also available at a separate location across from 2206 E Cherry St, Plant City. Drive-through dates are listed on the calendar of events and the organization's Facebook page.

Additional Support

United Food Bank & Services offers several programs beyond food distribution:

• Cooking classes -- a free cooking class program that teaches healthy, cost-effective recipes
• Outreach services -- free educational classes and health screenings throughout the year, including Healthy Literacy, Financial Literacy, and Diabetes Prevention classes
• Free health screenings and seasonal flu shots
• Job search and placement assistance
• SNAP enrollment help (ACCESS Site)
• Feeding Our Future -- weekly student food bags for children during school breaks
• Pet food -- the website mentions caring for "pets, because no member of the family should be left behind"

Ways to Give

You can support United Food Bank & Services in several ways:

• Donate online at ufbpc.org/donate-today-2 via PayPal
• Food donations and food drives -- call 813-764-0625 ext. 5 or email Office@ufbpc.org
• Financial donations / community relations -- call ext. 6 or email mheysek@ufbpc.org

How to Join the Team?

Volunteers are welcome Monday through Friday during normal operating hours. Shifts are flexible. Individuals and groups, including students earning Bright Futures or community service hours, are welcome. Children aged 14 and under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian; ages 15 and up may volunteer independently.

To get started, complete the volunteer policy form at form.jotform.com/alombrana/UFBPCVolunteerForm or submit a scheduling request at form.jotform.com/241405869560158. You're not officially scheduled until you receive confirmation from UFB staff.

For questions, email Jperez@ufbpc.org or call 813-764-0625 ext. 5.