ECHO Riverview serves neighbors in a crisis situation who live in the following zip codes: 33534, 33547, 33569, 33570, 33572, 33573, 33578, 33579, and 33619. This includes areas like Gibsonton, Lithia, Valrico, Apollo Beach, Sun City Center, and East Tampa. Each person's situation is reviewed individually, and services are provided based on eligibility and available resources.
To receive assistance, you'll need to bring:
Visits must be at least four months apart from your previous visit. Neighbors who are homeless may visit once per month if needed. Neighbors who are currently enrolled in the Back to Work program or workshops are eligible for monthly food and clothing assistance.
The service is bilingual, available in both English and Spanish. Intakes for the Advocacy Program are limited each day and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Financial assistance is limited, not guaranteed, and not available the same day or same week.
The food pantry provides nutritious food including pantry items, frozen meat, chicken, and cheese. Reviewers mention receiving "plenty of food." The Clothing Room provides each neighbor with five outfits and one pair of shoes. Children also receive two new pairs of socks and underwear or diapers. Undergarments and socks for adults are available when in stock. Hygiene products are also available.
Neighbors visit the Riverview Resource Center in person during open hours. The space is described as organized, clean, bright, and inviting, with volunteers who help neighbors shop if requested.
ECHO Riverview Resource Center 10509 Riverview Drive, Riverview, FL 33578 Phone: (813) 540-9880
Open Monday through Friday: 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM Thursday evenings: 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
ECHO Riverview offers several programs beyond food and clothing:
You can support ECHO Riverview through:
ECHO welcomes volunteers who can commit to a weekly schedule. Volunteer roles include working in the food pantry, clothing room, welcome center, and as advocacy resource navigators. ECHO is unable to accommodate court-ordered or recommended community service hours. Groups such as congregations, civic groups, schools, and businesses are also welcome to volunteer. Students aged 16 and older may serve at the resource centers and can count hours toward the Bright Futures Scholarship program.
To sign up, fill out the volunteer form on the website or contact the volunteer coordinator at volunteercoordinator@echofl.org or call 813-685-0935 ext. 8010.
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