Church Of The Palms Food Pantry

Who Can Visit?

This pantry is open to anyone who needs food assistance. It's part of the USDA TEFAP program, so eligibility is required, but you don't need to bring any documents to prove it. Just show up during distribution hours.

Good to Know

The pantry is very well stocked and the staff is known for being kind, empathetic, and generous. Food is typically prepared and brought out to you within about 10 minutes of arriving. The location is near public transit and has on-site parking. Hours can change due to weather, holidays, or other circumstances. It's always worth calling ahead at 941-924-1323 before making the trip.

Food & Essentials

The pantry carries a wide variety of groceries. Reviewers describe receiving meats, milk, eggs, bread, fresh vegetables, canned goods, snacks, side dishes, and desserts, including items like ice cream and donuts that come directly from the supermarket. The All Faiths Food Bank Mobile Farm Market, which visits the site twice a month, also brings fresh produce, dairy, and other refrigerated items.

How to Pick Up

When you arrive, staff prepare a cart of groceries for you and bring it out. Most visits wrap up in about 10 minutes.

Additional Support

An All Faiths Food Bank Mobile Farm Market visits this location on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month from 10:30am to 11:30am. This free drive-through program provides pre-packed boxes of fresh produce, dairy, and refrigerated items. Registration is required and the program is limited to one visit per household. Please don't arrive more than 30 minutes before the start time. Call 941-379-6333 to check the schedule.

A Veterans Mobile Pantry (run by All Faiths Food Bank) comes to this location on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month from 9:00am to 10:00am. This free drive-through distribution is for veterans and their families and includes dairy, fresh produce, meat and proteins, and shelf-stable goods. Bring a driver's license, VA card, DD-214, or another form of ID showing your veteran or active-duty status. Registration is required. Call 941-379-6333 for more details.

SNAP, Medicaid, and TANF benefits assistance is available on Tuesdays from 10:00am to 1:00pm. Benefits Specialists can help you apply for food stamps and other assistance programs. Walk-ins are welcome, though appointments are preferred. Text APPT to 941-379-6333 to schedule one.