WRC Food Resources Page - Women's Resource Center | Serving Manatee, Sarasota, Venice

Supporting Our Community Through Food Access

As thousands of families in our community are set to lose SNAP benefits this November, many face increased challenges in accessing nutritious food. The Women’s Resource Center is here to help with verified food access resources organized by category and county. If you need help navigating resources, call (941) 256-9721.

Please note, many food pantries are subject to availability. Please call ahead to confirm hours and availability before visiting. If you are interested in making a food donation, please visit All Faiths Food Bank or Meals on Wheels PLUS of Manatee.

If you are aware of any additional food access resources that you would like to share, please email info@mywrc.org.

Food Banks & Hub Providers

Food Bank of Manatee (Meals on Wheels PLUS)

Address: 811 23rd Ave E, Bradenton, FL 34208

Phone: 941-747-4655

Manatee County’s central warehouse distributing food through partner agencies, mobile distributions, and emergency programs.

All Faiths Food Bank

Address: 8171 Blaikie Ct, Sarasota, FL 34240

Phone: 941-379-6333

Countywide hub for Sarasota & DeSoto; operates a mobile distribution calendar and partners with pantries to expand access.

Food Pantries & Emergency Distributions

(additional resources on Meals on Wheels Plus and All Faiths Food Bank food finder tools)

Sarasota County

Harvest Food Pantry (Harvest House)

Address: 3650 17th St, Sarasota, FL 34235
Phone: 941-953-3154
Hours: Thursdays 10am–12pm (drive‑thru)

Weekly drive‑thru pantry distributing fresh produce, meats, and dry goods to families and partner nonprofits.

Loaves and Fishes (Church of the Palms)
• Address: 3224 Bee Ridge Rd, Sarasota, FL 34239
• Phone: 941-924-1323
• Hours: Mon–Fri 10am–1pm
Pantry and assistance through Church of the Palms.

Faith Lutheran Church
• Address: 7750 S Beneva Rd, Sarasota, FL
• Phone: 941-924-4664
• Hours: Thu 5–6:30pm
Church pantry offering groceries to neighbors.

New Life Worship Center
• Address: 2105 Worrington St, Sarasota, FL
• Phone: 941-922-8444
• Hours: Wed 5–6pm
Church pantry distribution.

Northminster Presbyterian Church
• Address: 3131 61st St, Sarasota, FL
• Phone: 941-355-4729
Church-based pantry; call for schedule.

Saint Jude Catholic Church
• Address: 3930 17th St, Sarasota, FL
• Phone: 941-955-3934
• Hours: Wed 5–6:30pm; Sat 8:30–9:30am
Parish pantry distribution.

Second Chance
• Address: 1933 Dr Martin Luther King Way, Sarasota, FL
• Phone: 941-315-9246
• Hours: Tue & Thu 11:30am–3pm
Pantry and support program.

Laurel Civic
• Address: 509 Collins Rd, Laurel, FL
• Phone: 941-483-3338
• Hours: 3rd Thu monthly 10am–12pm & 4–6pm
Monthly pantry distribution.

First Baptist Church of Venice
• Address: 312 Miami Ave, Venice, FL
• Phone: 941-485-1316
• Hours: Thu 4–6pm
Church pantry; contact church for eligibility/details.

South County Food Pantry
• Address: 121 Warfield Ave, Venice, FL
• Phone: 941-408-2911
Emergency food pantry for South Sarasota County.

Charlotte County / Englewood Area

Jubilee Center at St David’s / Englewood
• Address: 401 S Broadway, Englewood, FL 34223
• Phone: 941-681-3550
Food assistance and support services.

Jubilee Center of Englewood
• Address: 401 S Broadway, Englewood, FL
• Phone: 941-681-3550
• Hours: Mon–Wed 10am–12pm
Food assistance and support services.

Englewood Helping Hands
• Address: 700 E Dearborn St, Englewood, FL
• Phone: 941-474-5864
• Hours: Wed & Thu 8:15am–1pm
Emergency food pantry for Englewood residents.

Hope for North Port
• Address: 5600 S Biscayne Dr, North Port, FL 34287
• Phone: 941-735-4410
Local pantry and community support; call for schedule.

Manatee County

Catholic Charities of Manatee County
• Address: 1219 16th St W, Bradenton, FL
• Phone: 941-355-4680
Assistance and pantry services; call for current distribution times.

Hunger’s End
• Address: 1802 14th St W, Bradenton, FL
• Phone: 855-777-0259
• Hours: Pantry Wed 10am–12pm; Community supper Mon 6–7pm; Donations Mon 1–5pm, Tue 11am–1pm
Pantry and community meal program in Bradenton.

First United Methodist Church (Palmetto)
• Address: 330 11th Ave W, Palmetto, FL
• Phone: 941-722-1812
• Hours: Tuesdays 9–11am
Church pantry serving Palmetto area.

Palmview First Baptist Church
• Address: 415 49th St E, Palmetto, FL
• Phone: 941-722-5077
Church-based pantry; call for schedule.

Saint George Episcopal Church
• Address: 912 63rd Ave W, Bradenton, FL
• Phone: 941-755-3606
Church-based pantry; call for schedule.

Saint Joseph Catholic Church
• Address: 274 33rd Ave W, Bradenton, FL
• Phone: 941-756-3732
• Hours: Mon–Fri 9am–12pm
Parish pantry and assistance.

Stillpoint Mission
• Address: 1608 14th St W, Bradenton, FL
• Phone: 941-748-6835
• Hours: Fri 9–11:30am
Mission providing food and basic needs.

Manatee Church of Christ
• Address: 204 Martin Luther King Ave E, Bradenton, FL
• Hours: Sat 9–11am (boxes) (additional dates vary)
Weekly food box distribution; check current schedule.

Sara’s Place Food Pantry
• Address: 119 17th St, Palmetto, FL
• Hours: 1st, 3rd & 4th Wed from 11am (self-serve); 2nd Sat 8–10am drive-thru; Thanksgiving dinner 11/22/25 11am
Community pantry with recurring distributions.

Meals on Wheels PLUS / Food Bank of Manatee (Website)
• Address: 811 23rd Ave E, Bradenton, FL
• Phone: 941-747-4655
Central hub for local pantries and distributions.

Hot Meal Programs

Our Daily Bread of Bradenton – Soup Kitchen

Address: 701 18th Ave W, Bradenton, FL 34205

Daily hot meal service with additional pantry support; check site or social for current hours.

The Salvation Army – Sarasota

Address: 1400 10th St, Sarasota, FL 34236
Phone: 941-364-8846

Feeding programs and supportive services; call for current schedules and site-specific details.

The Salvation Army – Manatee County

Address: Bradenton, FL (multiple sites)

Community dinner and pantry programs; check local listing or call for times.

Senior Nutrition Programs

Meals on Wheels of Sarasota (Home‑Delivered Meals)

Address: 421 North Lime Ave, Sarasota, FL 34237

Nutritious home‑delivered meals and wellness checks for eligible homebound residents within service area.

Senior Friendship Centers – Nutrition & Dining

Phone: 941-955-2122

Dining sites and home‑delivered meals in Sarasota/DeSoto; call for current open locations and eligibility.

Children & Family Meal Programs

School District of Manatee County – Food & Nutrition

Meal benefits application via SchoolCafé; info on student meals and prices.

Sarasota County Schools – Food & Nutrition Services

Meal benefits application and nutrition info for Sarasota County students.

Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota & DeSoto

After‑school programs that include daily snacks/meals; contact local club for details.

Student Pantries

USF Sarasota‑Manatee – Support‑A‑Bull Food Pantry

Address: 8350 N Tamiami Trl, Sarasota, FL 34243

Campus pantry providing supplemental food and toiletry items to USF Sarasota‑Manatee students.

State College of Florida (SCF) – Food Pantry

Address: Bradenton, Venice, and Lakewood Ranch campuses

Free food and hygiene items for SCF students; Bradenton & Venice pantries open 24/7 with access via campus public safety; Lakewood Ranch by appointment.