Free Pantries Near Me

Dec 22, 2020
Laura Lordi | Palm Beach Post

Because of the economic impact of the coronavirus, a lot of families in our community are struggling to put food on the table. Luckily, food distribution efforts continue to sweep across Palm Beach County.


There are plenty of free food distribution sites and food pantries throughout the county. Some are one-time events; others follow a weekly schedule.


These sites offer free food for local families in need.

Food distribution sites

Palm Beach County Food Bank

Box of food

The Palm Beach County Food Bank supports close to 200 partner agencies ranging from food pantries, soup kitchens, residential facilities, and other social services organizations.


To view the list of PBCFB's partner agencies, please click here or visit pbcfoodbank.org/find-food. Each agency has specific hours, so please be sure to contact them before you visit their location.

Palm Beach Outlets

Food Bank

Palm Beach Outlets, in partnership with Feeding South Florida, provides a drive-thru food distribution program. The next event is on Dec. 28, from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Each donation consists of an approximate one-week supply of protein, fresh produce, eggs, milk, and other essential goods. Vehicles should enter Palm Beach Outlets at the Congress Ave. entrance. Visitors must be in a vehicle, no walk-ups allowed.

Hospitality Helping Hands

The non-profit of Rodney Mayo, owner of Subculture Restaurant Group, offers a distribution every Saturday from 3 to 5:30 p.m. at the Port of Palm Beach, located at 301 Broadway Ave., Riviera Beach; 561-291-8962


Feeding South Florida:


The organization recommends checking their site daily to confirm dates and times. Upcoming distribution dates are:


Dec. 29; Jan. 8 from 9 to 11 a.m. - City of Riviera Beach: 2409 Ave. H W, Riviera Beach


More help: Publix to provide 1.3 million pounds of groceries to six food banks across Florida


Dec. 29 from 8 to 11 a.m. - Town of Wellington: 10300 Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington


Dec. 28 from 8 to 10 a.m. - City of West Palm Beach: 1751 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd., West Palm Beach


Jan. 7 from 8 to 10 a.m. - City of Boynton Beach: Hester Center, 1901 Seacrest Blvd., Boynton Beach


Jan. 14 from 5 to 7 p.m. - Hope in Action/Community of Hope: 14055 Okeechobee Blvd., Loxahatchee


Jan. 16 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. - Hope in Action East/Community of Hope: 2341 S. Military Trail, West Palm Beach


To see the complete list visit Feeding South Florida at feedingsouthflorida.org/distribution_locator

Food pantries and soup kitchens

food bank

Boca Helping Hands: Remillard Family Resource Center (main facility), Monday - Saturday from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Pantry bag pickup, drive-thru only. 1500 NW 1st Court, Boca Raton; 561-447-9275


Boynton Beach Satellite (Boca Helping Hands): Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Friday from 10 a.m. to 12 pm. Pantry bag pickup, drive-thru only. First Baptist Church of Boynton Beach, 301 N. Seacrest Blvd., Boynton Beach


West Boca Pantry (Boca Helping Hands): Saturdays from 9 a.m. to10:30 a.m. Pantry bag pickup, drive-thru only. Boca Glades Baptist Church, 10101 Judge Winikoff Rd., Boca Raton


Lantana Pantry (Boca Helping Hands): Saturdays from 1 to 3 p.m. Pantry bag pickup, drive-thru only. Advent Lantana, 2116 Lantana Road, Lake Worth


Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church: Sunday from 7 to 8 a.m. Provides meals, no restrictions. 801 8th Street West Palm Beach; 561-832-8338


FOOD PANTRIES:


Jacobson Family Food Pantry: Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. 430 S. Congress Ave., Delray Beach; 561-274-1940


C.R.O.S. Ministries: Many locations throughout Palm Beach County. Check crosministries.org/food-pantries for all food pantry locations and information.


Farmworker Coordinating Council: Every Wednesday from 1 to 4:30 p.m., 1123 Crestwood Blvd., Lake Worth; 561-533-7227

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