We found 18 food pantries listed for Laurel, Florida. Call before you go to confirm hours and what to bring. You can also see Food banks in Sarasota County, Florida.
Salvation Army Food Pantry Locations
We have located 2 Salvation Army Food Pantry locations in Laurel, Florida. You can also check your eligibility.
The Salvation Army - Venice, FL
Phone: (941) 484-6227
Address: 1051 Albee Farm Rd, Venice, FL 34285. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Services provided :
- Casework Services
- Character Building Programs
- Christian Education
- Community Recreation & Education Programs
- Disaster Services
- Emergency Financial Assistance
- Food & Nutrition
- Food Pantry
- Men's Ministries
- Music & Arts Programs
- Seasonal Services
- Women's Ministries
- Worship Services - Children's / Teen
- Worship Services - Church
- Worship Services - Sunday School
Appointments :
Call (941) 484-6227 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Counties:
- Sarasota
The Salvation Army - Sarasota, FL Area Command
Phone: (941) 364-8845x202
Address: 1400 10th St, Sarasota, FL 34236. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Services provided :
- Alcohol and Drug Treatment
- Emergency Financial Assistance
- Emergency Shelter
- Food & Nutrition
- Food & Nutrition Programs
- Rehabilitation
- Transitional Housing
Appointments :
Call (941) 364-8845x202 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Counties:
- Sarasota
Church Food Pantry Locations
We have located 8 Church Food Pantry locations in Laurel, Florida. You can also check your eligibility.
Church Of The Nativity
Phone: (941) 355-3262
Address: 5900 N Lockwood Ridge Rd, Sarasota, FL 34243. Get Directions
Listed hours, call to confirm:
- Mon: 09:00 AM - 02:00 PM
- Tues: 09:00 AM - 02:00 PM
- Wed: 09:00 AM - 02:00 PM
- Thurs: 09:00 AM - 02:00 PM
- Fri: 09:00 AM - 02:00 PM
- Sat: Closed
- Sun: Closed
Food Bank and Food Pantry program supports and feeding those who are hungry.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (941) 355-3262 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Counties:
- Sarasota
St. Paul Lutheran Church Food Pantry
Phone: (941) 955-6479
Address: 2256 Bahia Vista St, Sarasota, FL 34239. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
The St. Paul Food Pantry is open to those who need emergency food assistance every Saturday from 9:00am to 10:30am. This ministry has been a long-standing commitment of the St. Paul congregation and each Sunday donations of food and/or money are accepted in the Church. We participate in support of All Faiths Food Bank and they provide food to us for distribution to supplement our donations.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (941) 955-6479 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Sarasota
Help Residents of Counties:
- Sarasota
Church of the Palms Food Pantry
Phone: (941) 924-1323
Address: 3224 Bee Ridge Rd, Sarasota, FL 34239. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Hours: M-F 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (941) 924-1323 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Sarasota
Help Residents of Counties:
- Sarasota
Beneva Christian Church - Food Pantry
Phone: (941) 924-8713
Address: 4835 Beneva Rd, Sarasota, FL 34233. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
As one of Beneva Christian’s longest running outreach programs, our Food Pantry is most needed and very welcomed in our community. Each month, we serve over 100 families and give out more than 5000 pounds of meats, dairy, fruits, vegetables and canned goods. We are so blessed to have so much support, not only from our own congregation, but from other organizations who donate to this worthy and important cause. Reaching out and helping others is part of Beneva Christian’s mission to feed the hungry, clothe the naked, and help those who are sick and in need.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (941) 924-8713 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Sarasota
Help Residents of Counties:
- Sarasota
First Christian Church Sarasota - First Christian Food Pantry
Phone: (941) 922-4434
Address: 7601 Clark Rd, Sarasota, FL 34241. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Our Food Pantry works with All Faith Food Bank and serves dozens of families each Friday from 3-5pm.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (941) 922-4434 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Sarasota
Help Residents of Counties:
- Sarasota
Atwater Community Church - Feeding the youth of our community
Phone: (941) 426-3232
Address: 5290 Atwater Dr N, Port, FL 34288. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
12:00 Noon Monday through Friday
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (941) 426-3232 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Port
Help Residents of Counties:
- Sarasota
Lift Church - Food Pantry
Phone: (941) 497-5683
Address: 695 Center Rd, Venice, FL 34285. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
At Lift Church our commitment is to "lift" our community. We do this by by addressing the physical, emotional, financial and spiritual needs of the neighbors in our area of influence. Our Love for Jesus drives us to search out different avenues to reach people in practical ways. We recognize and understand that Jesus draws men to His Father (John 6:44), and we also accept the responsibility of being the means of expression He uses as His hand extended.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (941) 497-5683 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Venice
Help Residents of Counties:
- Sarasota
Englewood Bible Church - Food Pantry
Phone: (941) 473-9664
Address: 501 Yale St, Englewood, FL 34223. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Food Pantry held on Saturday at 10:00am.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (941) 473-9664 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Englewood
Help Residents of Counties:
- Sarasota
Helping Hands Food Pantry Locations
We have located 1 Helping Hand Food Pantry locations in Laurel, Florida. You can also check your eligibility.
Englewood Helping Hand, Inc.
Phone: (941) 474-5864
Address: 700 E Dearborn St, Englewood, FL 34223. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Englewood Helping Hand, Inc. maintains a large, well-stocked pantry on its premises. Food and personal supplies are immediately available for Englewood families and individuals in need. Applicants are given one-week supply during their initial visit along with referral to the local food stamp office for ongoing assistance. After that, applicants are eligible to reseive food and supplies weekly at Helping Hand until their first allotment of food stamps is available. At the same time, Helping Hand remains in close contact with the local food stamp agency in order to assist clients as they go through the system and to coordinate services. The Helping Hand food distribution services allows Englewood residents who may not have the money to purchase food while they wait for their food stamps receive food immediately. This also allows a family to use what limited funds they may have toward household bills rather than food.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (941) 474-5864 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Englewood
Help Residents of Counties:
- Sarasota
Food Pantry Locations
We have located 7 Food Pantry locations in Laurel, Florida. You can also check your eligibility.
Harvest House Transitional Centers
Phone: (941) 953-3154
Address: 209 N Lime Ave, Sarasota, FL 34237. Get Directions
Listed hours, call to confirm:
- Mon: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Tues: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Wed: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Thurs: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Fri: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Sat: Closed
- Sun: Closed
Harvest House partners with The Harvest of Sarasota in providing food at no cost to needy individuals and families. If you are in need of food assistance, visit Free Indeed Food Bank on Thursdays from 10am to 1pm. We also provide clothing and furniture for a small cost.
Services provided :
- food pantry
- clothing
- furniture
Appointments :
Call (941) 953-3154 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Counties:
- Sarasota
Trinity Charities
Phone: (941) 351-4347
Address: 7225 Lockwood Ridge Rd, Sarasota, FL 34243. Get Directions
Listed hours, call to confirm:
- Mon: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Tues: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Wed: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Thurs: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Fri: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Sat: Closed
- Sun: Closed
The Thelma and Boyce Boston food pantry is open to all in need on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month with special items available during the holidays.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (941) 351-4347 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Counties:
- Sarasota
Trinity Without Borders
Phone: (941) 350-9250
Address: 1005 N Washington Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34236. Get Directions
Listed hours, call to confirm:
- Mon: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Tues: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Wed: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Thurs: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Fri: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Sat: Closed
- Sun: Closed
Trinity Without Borders assists familes with resources and homeless prevention resources. We help homeless with basic necessities that help them find their wherewithall and move to the next level. We have seen many of our homeless friends obtain jobs, seek treatment and become employed.
Services provided :
- food pantry
- help find housing
- blankets & fans
- personal care items
- toys & gifts
- transportation for healthcare
- navigating the system
- help fill out forms
- help find work
- more education
- temporary shelter
Appointments :
Call (941) 350-9250 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Counties:
- Sarasota
The Center of Hope - Food Pantry
Phone: (941) 412-9044
Address: 1216 E Venice Ave, Venice, FL 34285. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
At the Center Of Hope you will find a warm welcome, spirit filled atmosphere, with anointed preaching, lively music, and heartfelt worship which ministers to every age level. We believe Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever; and is still moving in signs, wonders, and miracles. Come and experience the presence of Jesus!
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (941) 412-9044 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Venice
Help Residents of Counties:
- Sarasota
South County Food Pantry, Inc.
Phone: (941) 484-4609
Address: 790 Tamiami Trl S, Venice, FL 34285. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
We are a once a month Food Pantry centrally located to the area we serve (Venice, Laurel, Nokomis, and Osprey) on the Island of Venice, just off Business 41 (Tamiami Trail South). Started in 1986, the Food Pantry has provided assistance to a growing number of families. In 2011 we served almost 14,500 individuals. This was about 5,330 family units. We typically serve an average of 445 families a month and due to the current economic situation the number of new families is rising. The pantry is able to provide each family with a generous amount of food , enough for 3 to 4 days. At Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter, families are given a gift certificate (amount is determined by the size of the family) which can be used at any area grocery store to help defray the cost of their holiday meal. The Food Pantry is blessed by the generosity of many area churches, mobile home parks, schools, service clubs, businesses, and individuals who faithfully support the unfortunate in our community. Food donations are passed directly to our clients, and monetary donations are used to purchase supplemental food products at local grocery stores and All Faiths Food Bank. Over 95% of monetary donations are used directly to benefit the needy.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (941) 484-4609 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Venice
Help Residents of Counties:
- Sarasota
Dollar Dynasty, Inc. - Food Distribution
Phone: (941) 955-8091
Address: 1922 Martin Luther King Jr Way Ste C, Sarasota, FL 34234. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
FOOD DISTRIBUTION: Friday 10:00 am - 4:00 pm (Screening paperwork is processed Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 10 am - 3 pm).
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (941) 955-8091 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Sarasota
Help Residents of Counties:
- Sarasota
New Life Worship Center - Food Pantry
Phone: (941) 922-8444
Address: 2105 Worrington St, Sarasota, FL 34231. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
We distribute food weekly on Wednesday's 5:00-6:00 pm
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (941) 922-8444 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Sarasota
Help Residents of Counties:
- Sarasota
A number of food banks, soup kitchens for hot meals and free emergency food pantries in Laurel, Florida distribute groceries to individuals or families who are in some form of an emergency situation.
There are also meals, free bags of food, personal toiletries and household goods for low to moderate income families from food pantries near you.
Distribution centers can include churches, non-profit organizations, community action agencies, and many other local charities as well as non-profits.
Salvation Army Food Pantry
The Salvation Army is dedicated to eliminating food insecurity.
The Salvation Army offers free food help through local centers. Contact the branch nearest Laurel, Florida to confirm hours and requirements. The charity organization is involved in feeding millions of families each year, with a large percentage of those assisted being children as well as the elderly.
Church Food Pantry
A number of churches around Laurel, Florida have food pantries for those in their neighborhoods who are in need of food items.
Church pantries often rely on food donations gathered through food drives.
Some churches also deliver food items to older adults who are unable to drive to a nearby community food pantry. Please contact your local church directly.
Catholic Charities Food Pantry
Resources provided by Catholic Charities organizations can include help with food, holiday, and immigration needs.
Families of all religions, backgrounds, and cultures can contact Catholic Charities centers for help.
Catholic Charities locations in and around Laurel, Florida may offer groceries, food boxes, and items to prepare a meal. Hours and walk-in rules vary, so call before you go.
Some of these food pantries work like grocery stores, letting clients choose the items they need from the groceries available on site.
First-time clients may need to fill out a short application with basic household information.
Helping Hands Food Pantry
Some independent food pantries use the Helping Hands name. Any Helping Hands pantries we have listed around Laurel, Florida appear on this page.
Food supplies, hours, and services differ from one pantry to the next, so call before you go.
These pantries often rely on donations and volunteers from their local communities.
Find a local helping hands food pantry open near you.
Mobile Food Pantry
Mobile food pantries bring free food directly to families in need in communities around Laurel, Florida, often during large one-day distributions.
Some mobile pantries hand out pre-packed boxes, while others let you shop market-style.
Mobile food pantries usually visit churches, community centers, schools, shopping centers, and other convenient locations. They usually go to areas where there aren't grocery stores or other food pantries.
Mobile Food Pantry Schedule 2026
Unlike traditional food pantries where you go to them, mobile pantry trucks come to you. Food banks sometimes have an online mobile food pantry schedule.
Mobile food pantries often visit a community once a week or once a month. There may be last-minute cancellations or changes, so recheck the mobile food pantry schedule before you plan to go.
St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry
Some St. Vincent de Paul food pantries around Laurel, Florida may operate much like a grocery store, where people in need can choose their own food.
Services vary by location, so call the pantry near you to ask what is available.
Food Pantry Delivery Program
Some food banks run delivery programs that bring food and other products to partner agencies in more remote areas. Ask a food pantry around Laurel, Florida whether delivery is available near you.
Drive-thru Food Pantries
Drive-thru food pantries are a convenient and efficient way to distribute food to neighbors in need. Many are open to anyone who needs help with food, but rules vary by location, so call ahead if you can.
Who can visit a drive-thru pantry?
Drive-thru pantries are generally open to anyone who needs help getting food. Requirements vary, so check with the pantry before you go.
You may be asked to provide:
- Your zip code, and
- Number of people in your household.
You usually do not need an appointment. Drive-thru pantries are generally first-come, first-served, so plan to arrive early because lines can fill quickly and popular items may run out.
How do drive-thru pantries work?
Volunteers and staff manage the distribution line. Here is how most drive-thru pantries operate:
Staff and volunteers direct visitors to the distribution area.
Visitors pull up in their car and are guided into a clearly marked queue. Staff move cars forward to keep the line moving quickly.
Check-in.
You may be asked about your zip code, household size or income for the pantry's records.
Food is loaded into your car.
Pre-packed bags of food — typically including shelf-stable items like pasta, canned fruit, and peanut butter, as well as fresh produce and meats — are loaded by volunteers directly into your trunk.
Pet Food Pantry
Some pet owners give up their pets because they cannot afford to care for them. Pet food pantries help fill a gap left by assistance programs such as SNAP, which cannot be used to buy pet food.
Pet food pantries may provide free pet food for a limited time to pet owners who cannot afford to feed their pets in Laurel, Florida.
Who is eligible for a pet food pantry?
Rules vary by pantry, but many help people who are:
- All ages, races and marital status
- Unemployed or underemployed
- Retired, living on social security or other limited income
- Physically or mentally disabled
- Experiencing homelessness or housing instability
Tips for Visiting a Food Pantry
Show up early.
This is very important. This means you will be first in line and have a chance to get the items that are sought after and in limited quantities such as fresh produce, dairy and frozen food.
You don't usually need to show up hours ahead of time but coming at least an hour before is usually a good idea.
Remember all documentation.
Some food pantries require documentation to prove who you are, and in some cases, where you live.
This is to make sure people are not coming more than they are allowed or using fake names to do so. Call ahead of time to find out what documentation is needed.
This is often a photo ID and a piece of mail that verifies your address.
Use several food banks.
Using more than one food bank (when available) is smart because you may be able to get something at one that you may not get at another.
For instance, one may have a deal with a local gardener that gives them their extras. This may mean this food bank has more produce.
Eligible for other programs?
Ask your Department of Social Services office if you are eligible for other assistance programs to supplement your household’s food supply.
They can easily tell you if you can apply for WIC (Women, Infants, and Children), USDA Commodities or SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits.
Ask about extras.
If you have special needs for infants or special diets, the pantries may be able to assist you.
Many times, they can help with diapers, baby formula, baby food, personal hygiene products, and even special diet items like gluten free or sugar free foods.
Go on different days of the week.
Depending on the food pantry, they may be open only one or two days a week or they may be open all seven days. When you have a choice, going midweek is often best as it is less crowded.
Be polite to workers.
Nearly everyone at a food bank is a volunteer. Be polite to the workers there as they often deal with highly emotional situations.
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
1. What is the difference between a food bank and a food pantry?
Independent community food pantries are self-governing and usually distribute food to their clients on a once-a-month basis. A food bank is the storehouse for millions of pounds of food and other products that go out to the community. A food pantry functions as the arms that reach out to that community directly.
2. What kind of food is at a food pantry?
Food pantries typically provide shelf-stable items such as:
- Peanut butter
- Canned soup
- Canned fruit
- Canned vegetables
- Pasta
- Canned beans
- Canned stew
- Canned fish
3. Who can go to a food pantry?
Rules vary by food pantry. Many ask only that you say you need help, while others may ask for ID, proof of address, income information, or a referral. Call ahead to find out what to bring.
4. What is the difference between a food pantry and a soup kitchen?
A food pantry often provides food packages meant to last a few days to families that have a place to live, but not enough food. These packages are designed to provide nutritionally balanced meals. Soup kitchens serve individuals in need of a hot meal, the only meal of the day for many of them.
5. How does a food pantry work?
Food banks acquire large donations of food from the food industry and distribute it to organizations that feed hungry people. Those organizations then provide this food directly to families in need.