Food assistance and resources available near you amid SNAP suspension, government shutdown
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients are expected to go without their benefits starting Nov. 1, leaving an expected 42 million Americans without food assistance, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Below is a list of food banks, pantries and other resources available in Central Florida for those needing additional assistance during the government shutdown.
For those interested in donating food or money, links are provided below. Volunteers are also needed in some areas.
Food banks and pantries in Central Florida
Feeding partners are available in Brevard, Lake, Marion, Orange, Osceola, Seminole and Volusia counties. Email info@feedhopenow.org or call 407-295-1066 to be directed to the right person.
Lake County
Where: 103 High Ave, Lady Lake
Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
More Info: 352-259-0788
Where: Distribution Centers available in Mount Dora, Eustis and Tavares.
> Lake Cares Main
4500 N. Highway 19A, Mount Dora
Hours:
Tuesday Morning: 9 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.
Wednesday Morning: 9 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.
Wednesday Afternoon: 2:30 p.m. – 5 p.m.
By Appointment Only (Call 352-383-0100)
> Martin Luther King Memorial Center
Where: 803 Florida Ave, Mount Dora
Hours: 3rd Friday of Each Month: 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
> Eustis Distribution Center
Where: 1128 E. Clifford Ave, Eustis
Hours: 4th Friday of each month: 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
> Faith Christian Fellowship Church
Where: 1951 Dora Ave, Tavares
Hours: 1st Saturday of Each Month: 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
> Howey Community Church
Where: 420 N. Palm Ave, Howey in the Hills
Hours: 1st Wednesday of Each Month: 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Sumter County
Where: 300 Mason St, Wildwood
Hours: First and Third Fridays of each month, 9 a.m. – noon
More info: 352-661-0837
Food Donations are received at the Pantry on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from
8:30 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Marion County
Where: 2000 NE 78th St, Ocala
Hours: Food pick up every Tuesday from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Volunteer Hours: Monday through Friday: 8 a.m. to Noon
Where: 307 Hall St, Wildwood
Hours: 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Orange County
Where: 716 W. Robinson St., Orlando
Hours: Tuesdays 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Seminole County
Where: 894 W State Road 434, Longwood
Hours: Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to noon and 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
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Where: LIVE UNITED VILLAGE, 600 North Highway 17-92, Suite 130, Longwood
Hours: Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-noon.
Osceola County
The Osceola Council on Aging offers food pantry access. Details here
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Need additional assistance during the government shutdown? Dial 211 from any phone for free, confidential assistance 24/7. Trained specialists can connect you to nearby food pantries, housing support, utility assistance, and more.
Website: 211.org
Orange County Government – Crisis Assistance Program for emergency rent, mortgage, and utility payment help.
Need Pet Food or Supplies? Visit Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando – Pet Food Pantry.
