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Downtown Tampa's premier farmers market with 60+ vendors. WIC/FMNP accepted seasonally. ⚠️ FAB PAUSED: Fresh Access Bucks (which doubled SNAP on produce here) is suspended STATEWIDE as of August 17, 2026 — no new tokens issued after July 31, existing tokens spendable through Aug 16 — due to a Feeding Florida funding shortfall. acceptsFreshAccessBucks set to false until it resumes. SNAP/EBT itself is unaffected. Check freshaccessbucks.com for reinstatement.

Serves Hillsborough County residents with food assistance. No income limits for food pantry. Also provides emergency rent, utilities, and case management. (813) 769-6905.

Community-run food pantry in historic Ybor City. No registration required. Hours verified via ybor.org mutual aid resources.

⚠️ CONFLICTING STATUS — verify by phone before directing anyone here. As of July 2026, Lemontree/foodhelpline.org now lists this 1603 N. Florida Ave entry itself as [Closed], while findhelp.org lists 'The Red Shield Center' at the same address as open 24/7. Two phone numbers to try: (813) 226-0055 and (813) 549-0641. The entry was moved here from 5407 N. Lois Ave (also shown [Closed] on Lemontree) and has never been independently phone-confirmed at this address. Requires photo ID, Social Security card for all household members, and proof of current address. Emergency food assistance, utilities aid, and social services. There is also a separate Salvation Army location at 1100 W Sligh Ave (813) 549-5285, possibly family services/community programs rather than a pantry — not reflected here.

Mobile produce markets bringing fresh food to underserved neighborhoods. SNAP accepted. Schedule varies by location.

Food bank serving the greater Tampa Bay area. Appointment recommended. (813) 228-5330.

Discount grocery with consistently low prices on produce, eggs, and frozen vegetables. ⚠️ Since April 20, 2026, Florida SNAP/EBT can no longer be used to buy soda, candy, energy drinks, or ultra-processed desserts (2-year USDA demonstration project through April 19, 2028).

Store-brand staples offer best value per serving. WIC and SNAP accepted. ⚠️ Since April 20, 2026, Florida SNAP/EBT can no longer be used to buy soda, candy, energy drinks, or ultra-processed desserts (2-year USDA demonstration project through April 19, 2028).

Community-focused farmers market. Located in East Tampa food access area. ⚠️⚠️ FLAGGED FOR REMOVAL OR CORRECTION (Sep 19 2026). A Sep 2026 audit flagged that 'seasonal' names no month range, so a user cannot tell whether it is running. Trying to resolve that made things worse, not better: NO source could be found confirming a farmers market at 1606 E 26th Ave at all — not LocalHarvest, not the Tampa market guides, not the city. ⚠️ The NAME may also be wrong: 'Lakeland' is a city about 35 miles east in Polk County, and the well-documented 'Lakeland Downtown Farmers Curb Market' is there, not here. This entry may be a conflation of two different markets. Someone should confirm on the ground or by calling the East Tampa Community Garden before this is trusted; if nothing operates here, DELETE the entry rather than leaving an unverifiable market in a food-access area where a wasted trip costs the most. ⚠️ FAB PAUSED: Fresh Access Bucks (previously available here) is suspended statewide as of Aug 17, 2026 (no tokens after July 31, spend by Aug 16) due to a Feeding Florida funding shortfall — acceptsFreshAccessBucks set false until it resumes. SNAP/EBT unaffected. Check freshaccessbucks.com.

Community garden with free fresh vegetables grown by residents. Educational programs available.

Free food assistance serving Hillsborough County. Fresh and frozen items available. No income verification. (813) 231-1607.

Community pantry serving West Tampa. Walk-ins welcome. Fresh produce and staples available.

Serves low-income families and individuals. Also provides emergency assistance and case management. Appointment recommended. (813) 221-3305.

Community farmers market with 30+ local vendors. SNAP/EBT accepted. Year-round operation. ⚠️ FAB PAUSED: Fresh Access Bucks (previously accepted here) is suspended statewide as of Aug 17, 2026 (no tokens after July 31, spend by Aug 16) due to a Feeding Florida funding shortfall — acceptsFreshAccessBucks set false until it resumes. SNAP/EBT unaffected. Check freshaccessbucks.com.

Large producer-only farmers market. Early morning hours ideal for produce selection. SNAP accepted. Just outside Tampa in Plant City.

Drive-up food distribution on Friday afternoons. South Tampa location. No registration required.

Provides fresh groceries and produce to low-income families. Choice-based pantry model. Community-focused. (813) 874-9499.

Educational urban farm in Ybor City with farm stand. Sells affordable fresh produce grown on-site. SNAP/WIC acceptance unconfirmed — call ahead.

Multi-day distribution serving East Tampa. Weekend option available for working families. Fresh and frozen items. No income limits.

Hospital-based community kitchen providing meals and food assistance. Referral-based access. Serves patients and community members.

Islamic Circle of North America Relief pantry, Progress Village/Palm River area. All welcome regardless of background. ⚠️ RELOCATED as of late 2025 — this entry previously listed 7326 E Sligh Ave as the main pantry with 56th Commerce Park Blvd as a secondary drive-thru site; ICNA has since confirmed the office and distribution base moved fully to 56th Commerce Park Blvd. Hours at the new location not fully reconfirmed — call ahead. (813) 515-0824. Source: foodhelpline.org, icnarelief.org/tampa-florida.

Seminole Heights pantry serving families, children, and veterans. Provides 2–3 day food supply per household. Thursday evening hours available for working families. All in need welcome regardless of county. (813) 236-6237.

⚠️ CONFLICTING STATUS: foodhelpline.org (Lemontree) listed this as closed in July 2026, but the operator's OWN schedule on Kindest.com (retrieved Aug 1 2026) still shows an active Monday 6:30pm stop here. The operator's live schedule is the stronger source, so this is NOT treated as confirmed-closed — but confirm at info@wellbuilt.city before directing users. Community-run grocery-style free market; no appointment when operating. Other Kinship locations: Harvest Hope Park/UACDC (Fri, 13704 N. 20th St) and 1205 E 142nd Ave (4th Sat 10am). ⚠️ Note the WellBuilt Cities refrigerated-truck emergency (July 2026) — any Kinship stop could pause on short notice; check @thewellfedcommunity before going. thewellfedcommunity.org

Community garden in Ybor City run by WellFed Community as part of their food sovereignty network. Volunteer and produce access on Friday workdays. Instagram: @yborstreetgarden.

University Area Community Development Corporation weekday food program serving high-need North Tampa / USF-area residents. Partners with Feeding Tampa Bay mobile pantries. (813) 558-5212.

⚠️⚠️ PANTRY REPORTED NOT OPEN — DO NOT SEND ANYONE HERE WITHOUT CALLING FIRST (813) 872-0883. Verified Sep 13 2026: the church's own pantry page (ldmtampa.com/pantry) states in Spanish 'Actualmente, nuestra despensa de alimentos NO está abierta' ('Currently our food pantry is NOT open') and apologises for the inconvenience; the same page indicates the volunteer distribution programme is paused. The page now returns 404 to a direct fetch while that text remains in search-engine indexes — consistent with the pantry page having been taken down. NOT DELETED because the closure may be temporary and no reopening date is published; kept so anyone searching this address learns to call first rather than finding nothing. ⚠️ The former hours recorded here ('2nd & 4th Wed 10am–noon & 3–5pm') were ALSO WRONG independently of the closure: freefood.org lists 10am–noon on the 2nd Wednesday and 3–5pm on the 4th — different windows on different days, not both windows on both days. If the pantry reopens, confirm which window applies before restoring hours. West Tampa (33607). Sources: ldmtampa.com/pantry (church's own statement, via search index), freefood.org listing.

South/West Tampa church pantry. Saturday distribution. Directory entry dates to 2018 — confirm still operating. (813) 877-5729. Email: stjosephtpa@gmail.com.

East Tampa food desert garden initiative (Coalition of Community Gardens). Demonstration garden + 30 Front Yard Gardens. Health and nutrition workshops. Contact: communitygardenstb@gmail.com.

Tampa Metropolitan Area YMCA mobile fresh produce distribution. Serves underserved Hillsborough and East Pasco communities. Contact mobileprograms@tampaymca.org or (813) 867-5440 for monthly stop schedule. One-time walk-up visits at stop locations are free; $4/month for regular participants who want consistent slot reservations. Produce is grown in part at the YMCA's Sulphur Springs Learning Garden (see ymca-sulphur-springs-learning-garden). Confirmed stop: TampaWell/TGH Healthpark (5802 N 30th St, Tampa, FL 33610) — every other Wed 1–2pm, open to all community members, not just clinic patients.

Flagship opened May 2024; replaced old HQ at 3003 W. Spruce St. $60M: client-choice grocery market, Bistro meals (Mon/Wed 11am–2pm), SNAP/WIC enrollment help. No income restrictions. As of June 2026: free pet food and pet supplies also distributed here, in partnership with Greater Good Charities and Humane Society of Tampa Bay. Health clinic on-site (Suncoast Community Health Centers, Mon–Thu 9am–4pm; no-cost for uninsured — FQHC). Medically tailored meals pilot with BayCare for homebound diabetics in North/East Tampa (physician referral required; delivery, not walk-in). S'Well Senior Wellness Program: monthly grocery shopping appointments in The Market for adults 60+, plus legal aid, housing/utility support, mental health services, and wellness classes; enroll through Feeding Tampa Bay Neighbor Services (feedingtampabay.org/swell). ⚠️ S'Well program term (Oct 2025–Jun 2026) HAS NOW LAPSED as of July 2026, and July 24 2026 research found no announcement of renewal or extension. Do not refer seniors to S'Well without calling (813) 254-1190 first to ask whether it has been extended, replaced, or concluded. The rest of the Causeway Center services above are unaffected. (813) 254-1190.

Grocery-style pantry; once/month per household. Photo ID, SSN for household, proof of residency required. SNAP/WIC help on-site. 54 hot meal partners across Tampa Bay. (813) 209-1200.

USDA food box program in Ybor/East Tampa. No-barrier walk-in. Hot meals served at 2:30pm Mon/Wed/Thu, with food box distribution starting around 3:30pm. (813) 340-6048.

Feeding Tampa Bay partner. No ID/pre-screening. Weekly free market at Harvest Hope Park for University Area. SNAP navigation help. (813) 558-5212.

United Way Suncoast / Feeding Tampa Bay. Food Locker: 3 months weekly groceries once enrolled. SNAP/WIC application help, benefits screening. ⚠️ PHONE DISCREPANCY: database has (813) 936-3064, but a separate source lists (813) 936-3065 — likely a one-digit data-entry error on one side. Call to confirm the correct number before relying on it.

Opened October 2025 at Congregation Rodeph Sholom. Open to all. SNAP/WIC/USDA Commodities enrollment help. Emergency food bags by appt Mon–Fri. Day corrected per TJFS 2026 distribution date list (all Tuesdays). (813) 960-1848.

Opened December 2024. Tampa's largest community pantry (largest Neighborhood Fridge in Central FL). At Masjid Omar Al Mokhtar. Free food, hygiene, baby supplies. neighborhoodfridge.org.

Opened September 2025 (soft open), April 2026 feature coverage (Bay News 9). Store-style dignity pantry for Progress Village, Palm River, Clair-Mel. ~4 meals/person/visit. Partners: Metropolitan Ministries, United Way, Mosaic, Hillsborough County. Contact via Grow My Giving, Inc.

Feeding Tampa Bay partner. 22,000+ families served 2025; 635+ weekly holidays. No ID required. New Tampa area. Saturday 9:30–11:30am. (813) 731-4040 (primary — multiple July 2026 sources: Yelp, findhelp.org, and the Bay Chapel website confirm this as the active number; the previously-listed (813) 618-3872 may be an older/alternate line).

Underserved Palm River / Southeast Tampa (33619). Weekday distribution plus monthly drive-thru. (813) 628-9179.

Hillsborough County + Feeding Tampa Bay. Fresh produce, meats, staples. No income restrictions. ⚠️ NOV/DEC 2026 EVENTS ARE FOOD PANTRY ONLY — hcfl.gov (fetched Sep 22 2026) shows the full community health fairs ending in October, so the Dec 10 event here provides groceries but not screenings. Second site: Gardenville (6219 Symmes Rd, Gibsonton), monthly Thu 4–5:30pm — NEXT CONFIRMED Fri Nov 6 2026, 4:00–5:30pm, also food-pantry-only. ⚠️ Gardenville is a genuine second location buried in this entry's prose; a Sep 2026 research report twice flagged that it may warrant its own entry, and that is worth a decision — a site listed only inside another entry's notes is easy for a user to miss entirely. (813) 272-5040 opt 7.

Opened October 23, 2025 in formerly food-desert West River (Tampa Housing Authority redevelopment). 31,485 sq ft with pharmacy. Major win for West Tampa access. ⚠️ Since April 20, 2026, Florida SNAP/EBT can no longer be used to buy soda, candy, energy drinks, or ultra-processed desserts (2-year USDA demonstration project through April 19, 2028).

Florida's oldest CSA (est. 1995). SNAP/EBT confirmed (and access was restored after a ~43-day lockout during the 2025 federal shutdown). Organic produce, eggs, honey, bread. Seasonal — currently OFF-SEASON (market runs Jan–May and Oct–Dec; no visits until ~October 2026). ⚠️ FAB PAUSED: Fresh Access Bucks (which doubled SNAP on FL produce here) is suspended statewide as of Aug 17, 2026 (no tokens after July 31, spend by Aug 16) due to a Feeding Florida funding shortfall — acceptsFreshAccessBucks set false until it resumes; confirm the exact match structure with (813) 887-4066 when it does. SNAP/EBT unaffected. sweetwater-organic.org.

Year-round bio-intensive urban farm (Encore/Tampa Housing Authority). SNAP/EBT accepted, no sign-up needed. Farm store hours: Mon, Thu–Fri 2–6pm; Sat–Sun 8am–2pm. Organic produce, grass-fed meats, eggs, dairy. (813) 841-8003. meachamfarm.com. ⚠️ FAB PAUSED: Fresh Access Bucks (previously accepted here) is suspended statewide as of Aug 17, 2026 (no tokens after July 31, spend by Aug 16) due to a Feeding Florida funding shortfall — acceptsFreshAccessBucks set false until it resumes. SNAP/EBT unaffected. Check freshaccessbucks.com.

Largest continuously operating market in Tampa Bay (est. 2000). SNAP/EBT confirmed. Closest SNAP-accepting market to East Tampa. Produce, honey, prepared food. (813) 241-2442. ybormarket.com.

Tampa-area market accepting SNAP + WIC. Local organic produce, meat, eggs. Address varies across sources—call (786) 842-7909 to confirm. ttfarmersmarket.com. ⚠️ FAB PAUSED: Fresh Access Bucks (previously accepted here) is suspended statewide as of Aug 17, 2026 (no tokens after July 31, spend by Aug 16) due to a Feeding Florida funding shortfall — acceptsFreshAccessBucks set false until it resumes. SNAP/EBT unaffected. Check freshaccessbucks.com.

Opened January 2024. TGH + City of Tampa. 1-acre teaching garden + food pharmacy. Free Wed produce pickup open to all. Food Rx for diabetes/hypertension/obesity (physician referral). (813) 844-3777. tgh.org/tampawell. ⚠️ FAB PAUSED: Fresh Access Bucks is suspended statewide as of Aug 17, 2026 (no tokens after July 31, spend by Aug 16) due to a Feeding Florida funding shortfall — acceptsFreshAccessBucks set false until it resumes. The free Wed produce pickup is unaffected. Check freshaccessbucks.com.

Twice named best garden in Florida by National Garden Club. Member plots near downtown. Wellness events 2nd Saturdays. tampaheightsgarden@gmail.com | thjca.org/community-garden.

South Tampa's first community garden (behind Gandy Civic Association). Fills South Tampa gap. Membership-based. communitysogarden.com.

Feeding Tampa Bay's free full-service restaurant — sit-down 3-course meal or meal to go. No income verification. Meal tickets available Mon–Fri from 10:30am in parking lot. NOTE: Second location on Busch Blvd closed September 2024 (confirmed by WTSP and Creative Loafing). Nebraska Ave location only. (813) 865-4822.

SVdP-run pantry at a historically Black Catholic parish in the Nebraska Ave corridor. Bimonthly Saturday distribution. No registration required. (813) 223-7098.

Church-run pantry providing free fresh produce, meat, and staple foods to households throughout Tampa Bay. USDA food box program. (813) 960-3030. info@mstarchurch.org.

St. Vincent de Paul Society pantry serving North Tampa. Emergency food distribution twice weekly. Multiple SVdP locations across Hillsborough County — call referral line for nearest. (813) 971-7685. CONFIRMED: TampaHelp.org (tampahelp.org) runs a separate, distinct distribution at this same address Mon/Wed/Fri 8am–10am — confirmed as its own program, not affiliated with SVdP's Fri/Sat 10am–2pm hours.

Drive-through distribution (Wed & Sat 9–11am); photo ID required; roughly once every 4–6 weeks per family. First visit is walk-in; subsequent visits by appointment (assigned at first visit). North Tampa / Carrollwood area. (813) 963-2772. Source: Yelp (Aug 2026).

NEWLY OPENED 2025. USDA-funded community garden at the MLK Rec Complex in West Tampa. Educational partnerships with Dunbar Magnet School and MLK Rec Center Youth Gardeners. Fresh produce for West Tampa residents. Coalition of Community Gardens member. ⚠️ The original USDA grant concluded July 1, 2025 — no reporting has confirmed whether the garden continues under City of Tampa or Coalition of Community Gardens funding since. Verify it's still active before directing users here.

NEWLY OPENED Spring 2026. City of Tampa initiative — 54 raised beds (41 for residents 18+, 9 ADA-accessible, rest city employees/pollinators). Annual lottery draws in Nov–Dec for following season. Applications open Oct–Nov each year.

Large warehouse-style multicultural produce market in East Tampa. Wide variety of fresh produce, international ingredients, meat, poultry, frozen fish. Cash preferred (SNAP not accepted). Early morning hours ideal for produce selection. (813) 234-8428.

Weekly free grocery distribution for Hillsborough County residents. First Wednesday each month is Massive Grocery Giveaway accommodating up to 500 families. Seminole Heights / North Tampa. (813) 965-7796 or (813) 380-0258. trueprosperityevangelistoutreach.org.

Unique Ladies of Character mobile food pantry serving 1,000+ families/month across Hillsborough, Polk, and Pinellas counties. Free groceries weekly Fridays; household-item giveaways 2nd & 4th Wed by appointment. Call 2nd or 4th Monday to schedule. (813) 489-4500. uloccommunitynetwork.org.

Distributes ~100 grocery boxes/week. Walk-in food pantry Tuesday mornings. Hot meals and clothing closet Friday evenings. May also serve drop-in for recently released/homeless individuals. Near Temple Terrace / University area. (813) 988-8646.

Serves formerly homeless and formerly incarcerated individuals. Annual re-registration required. First-time visitors register in person on Food Pantry Day between 8:30–10am. Special distributions Thanksgiving and Christmas. East Tampa. (813) 727-9484. unbrokendreamsinc.org.

80+ vendors: fresh produce, plants, handcrafted goods. Year-round monthly market in Hyde Park Village shopping district. Est. 2012. ⚠️ SNAP/EBT/WIC/FAB acceptance unconfirmed — call Tampa Bay Markets to verify before launch. tampabaymarkets.com.

Monthly market at American Legion Post 111. Farm-fresh produce, eggs, baked goods, cheese, crafts. ⚠️ SNAP/EBT/WIC acceptance conflicting across sources — verify directly before launch. Note: older listings reference N Central Ave locations; current venue is 6918 N Florida Ave. ⚠️ UNRESOLVED: a June 2026 Yelp listing shows a "Seminole Heights Sunday Morning Market" at 5000 N Central Ave (Sundays) — unclear if this is a stale/misdirected duplicate reference to this market or a genuinely separate second market. Confirm with tampabaymarkets.com or by visiting both locations on a 2nd Sunday before treating them as distinct. tampabaymarkets.com.

Farmers market in Sulphur Springs, a neighborhood without a full-service grocery store for 15+ years. Local vendors, growers, artisans; fresh produce. SNAP/WIC/FAB acceptance UNVERIFIED — call to confirm. City of Tampa officially lists this event. tampa.gov/events/springs-market/ or @sulphurspringsmarket on Instagram.

East Tampa community garden at TFHC Osborne clinic. Family programs 2nd Saturdays. Runs Food Rx Pantry (Feeding Tampa Bay partner) with 3 physical sites + 5 satellite locations in East Tampa/Belmont Heights. SNAP enrollment help on-site. Garden Manager: Nicole Pinson (813) 459-3831 | npinson@tfhc.org. tfhc.org.

Reopened fall 2025 after $100K Mosaic Company expansion — doubled space, added cold storage for fresh produce. Open to USF students and community. Second campus location at Morsani College of Medicine. 10,000+ visits and 50,000+ lbs food distributed in 2024-2025. (813) 974-5884 | feedabull@usf.edu.

Mobile produce market (distinct from Feeding Tampa Bay pantry distributions). SNAP/EBT accepted. EXPANDED January 2026 to 8 stops/week. Confirmed stops: Sulphur Springs (8108 N. Nebraska Ave, 33604) and JL Young Garden Apartments (8220 N Florida Ave, 33604 — 50+ affordable housing); additional Tampa Housing Authority and Hillsborough College stops reported but not individually confirmed — see the full rotating schedule at feedingtampabay.org/my-mobile-market-schedule. ✅ NEW market-run SNAP incentive (launched Jan 2026): spend $20 on your SNAP card at any stop → receive $20 in free produce credit. (This is a Feeding Tampa Bay market program, NOT the statewide Fresh Access Bucks — especially useful now that FAB is paused.) (813) 272-5040. ⚠️ FAB PAUSED: the statewide Fresh Access Bucks program (previously $10 SNAP on FL produce = $10 free produce here) is suspended statewide as of Aug 17, 2026 (no tokens after July 31, spend by Aug 16) due to a Feeding Florida funding shortfall — acceptsFreshAccessBucks set false until it resumes. SNAP/EBT unaffected. Sources: Tampa Bay Times (Apr 28, 2026), Q105/WiLD 94.1 (Aug 6, 2026). Check freshaccessbucks.com.

50+ vendor market at Midtown Commons in the 33607 gap area (West Tampa). Tampa Bay Markets. ⚠️ SNAP/WIC/FAB acceptance unverified — call tampabaymarkets.com before directing users.

Evening farmers market at Midtown Commons — useful for working families who can't reach daytime markets. Tampa Bay Markets. ⚠️ SNAP/WIC/FAB acceptance unverified — call to confirm.

Feeding Tampa Bay partner in Seminole Heights (33603). Free food giveaway Mon–Fri with extended Wednesday walk-up (7am) and drive-thru (8:30am) windows in addition to standard hours. (813) 374-4941 | nancy@tampaunderground.com.

EXPANDED 2025: quadrupled capacity; FY2024-25 impact was 3,534,951 meal equivalents distributed (prior estimate cited as "4.2M+ lbs" — reconcile with organizer on preferred metric). Hillsborough County, Publix Super Markets Charities, and The Mosaic Company presented a refrigerated truck & forklift on June 23, 2026 at this address. New refrigeration, demo kitchen, community programming space. Serves greater Hillsborough County including Tampa-area residents. Source: hcfl.gov/newsroom (Jun 22, 2026), Plant City Observer.

North Tampa/Seminole Heights church pantry. Established 1994. ⚠️ Hours and operating status unverified as of June 2026 — call before directing users here. Source: Feeding America directory.

Monthly food pantry at LGBTQ+-affirming congregation in Seminole Heights. Open to all — no registration. Call (813) 239-1951 to confirm which Wednesday is current month's distribution.

Feeding Tampa Bay Mega Pantry at Hillsborough Community College Dale Mabry Campus. Wed Mega open to community (not students only). Mon/Tue/Thu for HCC students/staff. Diapers and period products also available. (813) 253-7830.

Fresh organic produce from on-site garden plus shelf-stable items. Serves zip codes 33617 and 33637. Good Saturday option for East Tampa/Temple Terrace residents. (813) 899-4603. svdptempleterrace.org

St. Vincent de Paul conference pantry at St. Mark the Evangelist. Pre-filled food bags; once per month per household. Serves New Tampa/Cross Creek area (33647). (813) 907-7746.

Ybor City/East Tampa pantry run by Abe Brown Ministries (reentry & workforce org). Open to all. First-time visitors register 8–9:30am on pantry day. Special Thanksgiving and Christmas distributions. (813) 247-3285. abebrown.org

Revival Ministries International campus food ministry. Free grocery distribution Sunday mornings (doors open 9:30am). Operation Raven Food Ministry: Sun 1–2pm and Wed–Fri 12:30–1:30pm. Free bus transportation available — call (813) 769-3372 (food) or (813) 971-9999 (main). ⚠️ SNAP acceptance unverified.

Duckweed's 6th Tampa Bay location in Gasworx mixed-use development (La Unión building). Fresh produce, artisan goods, grab-and-go meals — filling Ybor City grocery gap. Announced July 2025; La Unión building construction still ongoing as of April 2026, now expected spring 2027 (pushed back from original 2026 estimate). The adjacent Stevedore building (7 stories, 390 units) opened to residents April 1, 2026 and is already leasing. ⚠️ SNAP/EBT likely not accepted (boutique format) — verify at duckweedgrocery.com before directing users.

Community garden in Old West Tampa run by Urban Progress Alliance / Tampa Heritage Initiative. In development since 2018 on repurposed residential land. Mission: fresh food and community space for West Tampa residents. ⚠️ Opening status unverified as of July 2026 — call before directing users here. (813) 324-0915. upaall.com/community-garden.

Multicultural/Latino grocery anchoring the Sulphur Springs food desert. SNAP/EBT confirmed (USDA-authorized retailer); WIC confirmed on Hillsborough County WIC Vendor List (May 2025). Full fresh produce, meat, seafood, international goods. Key stopgap for the area: as of April 2026, ALDI was officially named for the first time as the candidate grocer for a Sulphur Springs location and Hillsborough County infrastructure funding (Community Investment Tax) was secured — but no deal is finalized. (813) 935-5075. Sources: Bay News 9 (Apr 14, 2026). ⚠️ Since April 20, 2026, Florida SNAP/EBT can no longer be used to buy soda, candy, energy drinks, or ultra-processed desserts (2-year USDA demonstration project through April 19, 2028).

Full-service multicultural grocery in West Tampa. SNAP/EBT confirmed; WIC confirmed on Hillsborough County WIC Vendor List (May 2025). Affordable fresh produce, meat, dairy, international foods. Complements the new Publix West River for the 33614 coverage zone. (813) 998-9500. ⚠️ Since April 20, 2026, Florida SNAP/EBT can no longer be used to buy soda, candy, energy drinks, or ultra-processed desserts (2-year USDA demonstration project through April 19, 2028).

Multicultural grocery in the Town 'N Country / West Hillsborough corridor. SNAP/EBT confirmed; WIC confirmed on Hillsborough County WIC Vendor List (May 2025). Full grocery selection including fresh produce, meat, and international foods. (813) 885-4016. ⚠️ Since April 20, 2026, Florida SNAP/EBT can no longer be used to buy soda, candy, energy drinks, or ultra-processed desserts (2-year USDA demonstration project through April 19, 2028).

Multicultural grocery in North Tampa near University Area. SNAP/EBT confirmed (authorized Bravo chain retailer). ⚠️ WIC acceptance at THIS specific location unverified — call before directing WIC users. (813) 631-0060. ⚠️ Since April 20, 2026, Florida SNAP/EBT can no longer be used to buy soda, candy, energy drinks, or ultra-processed desserts (2-year USDA demonstration project through April 19, 2028).

Free mobile produce truck serving Progress Village — one of Tampa's historically underserved Black neighborhoods. Each event: up to 100 households select 10+ lbs of free fresh fruits and vegetables. Partnership: Hillsborough County + Feeding Tampa Bay + Grow My Giving Inc. Founded by Twanda Bradley (also runs The Foodtique at 7933 Flower Ave). Contact: hcfl.gov/newsroom or growmygiving.org. ⚠️ Schedule may shift seasonally — always verify before directing users.

"A Can, Can Make A Difference" (CCMAD) pantry at Rock Church in the Westchase/northwest Tampa area. ⚠️ Schedule conflicts across sources (Mon & Thu 10:30am–1pm vs Thu 10:30am–1:30pm vs Mon & Thu 10am–12pm) — call before visiting. Bring photo ID and proof of current address. Appointment outside regular hours: call Melissa at 727-657-4876. Fills the northwest Tampa (33626) gap. Main line: (813) 926-4101. rockchurchtampabay.org.

Boutique urban grocery on Davis Islands — the only grocery option on the island for South Tampa residents. Fresh produce, local/organic goods, beer, wine, grab-and-go. ⚠️ SNAP/EBT/WIC likely not accepted (boutique format) — call before directing benefits users. (813) 374-7533. duckweedgrocery.com.

Boutique urban grocery in the Westshore/South Tampa corridor. Fresh produce, local goods, prepared foods. Fills a gap between the Hyde Park and airport areas. ⚠️ SNAP/EBT/WIC likely not accepted — verify before directing benefits users. (813) 443-0500. duckweedgrocery.com.

Volunteer-run food bank in Town 'N Country. Zip-code restricted: 33614, 33615, 33624, 33625, 33626, 33634, 33635. Bring photo ID and proof of residence. (813) 884-1232; VolunteerKayeProxFB@gmail.com.

Black-owned affordable produce market opened November 2025: fresh juice bar, pantry items, indoor herb garden, outdoor community garden, and a mobile food pantry. Nutrition and cooking classes at low/no cost. ⚠️ SNAP/EBT acceptance unverified — call before directing benefits users. Instagram @thymeandbloomtpa.

Feeding Tampa Bay Mega Pantry at Hillsborough Community College SouthShore campus — community drive-thru serving SouthShore/Ruskin/South Hillsborough County. See also the HCC Dale Mabry Mega Pantry (4001 W Tampa Bay Blvd) for Tampa proper.

Walk-in pantry in Ybor City/East Tampa — no appointment or pre-registration required. Fresh produce, dairy, and protein often available. (813) 504-2918. tampadeliverance.com

TJFS food bank at the JCC Cohn Campus in Citrus Park/northwest Tampa — sister site to the TJFS South Tampa food bank. Appointment required. SNAP, WIC, and USDA Commodities enrollment help on-site. Open to all. (813) 960-1848.

St. Vincent de Paul conference pantry filling a major South Tampa gap. Appointment required — bring photo ID and proof of address. (813) 839-5337 x174.

St. Vincent de Paul conference pantry serving Carrollwood/North Tampa. Bring photo ID. (813) 961-3023.

St. Vincent de Paul pantry in underserved North Tampa (33613, near University Area) serving low-income families, seniors, veterans, and anyone in need. (813) 910-3575.

City of Tampa monthly market at Poe Plaza in downtown — local produce, flowers, baked goods, artisan food. 2026 dates run the 2nd Thursday of each month. ⚠️ SNAP/WIC/FAB acceptance unconfirmed — contact the City of Tampa events office before directing benefits users.

East Tampa community food pantry run by Manifestations Worldwide Inc. / Center for Manifestation church (EIN 59-3731193). No income limits or registration required. Serves low-income families, single parents, seniors, unemployed, and veterans. Confirmed via findhelp.org, Yelp (May 2026), and CharityNavigator. ⚠️ One source shows hours as 12–1pm, another 12–2pm — call to confirm current window. (813) 241-6919. centerformanifestation.com

A third WellFed Kinship Free Market distribution point in North Tampa / University Area (33613). Grocery-style free market with fresh produce, canned goods, and dry staples. No appointment or pre-registration. Distinct from University Area CDC Kinship stop (Harvest Hope Park, 13704 N. 20th St, Fri) and the Waters Ave location (likely closed July 2026). Verify schedule before visiting. ⚠️ SERVICE INTERRUPTION RISK (applies to all Kinship stops): WellBuilt Cities — formerly WellFed Community, now distributing 6 days/week across 8 neighborhoods — issued an urgent appeal in July 2026 to replace their heavily used refrigerated truck. If it fails, distributions could pause with little notice. Check @thewellfedcommunity on Instagram before traveling. info@wellbuilt.city. thewellfedcommunity.org

⚠️ NOT YET OPEN. First Tampa Bay H Mart (largest Asian grocery chain in the US) — Tampa is H Mart's 2nd Florida location. Construction started January 2026 and a building permit has been issued (confirmed by ThatsSoTampa, WFLA, Tampa Beacon); as of August 2026, interior construction is actively underway (Instagram-confirmed) and a nearby Korean grocery in the corridor has reportedly shuttered ahead of H Mart's arrival. Still no opening date announced as of Aug 10, 2026. SNAP/WIC/FAB acceptance unconfirmed — verify at hmart.com when open. Will fill a grocery access gap in the W Hillsborough corridor. Monitor for launch announcement. Sources: Creative Loafing Tampa, WFLA, ThatsSoTampa.

Opened May 1, 2025 in converted Winn-Dixie space. First ALDI in South Tampa/Hyde Park — fills a longstanding food access gap. SNAP/EBT confirmed (ALDI chain-wide); WIC not accepted. Store is roughly half the original Winn-Dixie footprint; second tenant expected in remaining space. Sources: Creative Loafing Tampa, WTSP. ⚠️ Since April 20, 2026, Florida SNAP/EBT can no longer be used to buy soda, candy, energy drinks, or ultra-processed desserts (2-year USDA demonstration project through April 19, 2028).

Opened October 27, 2025 at The Heights District near Armature Works. 24,000 sq ft natural/organic grocery. SNAP/EBT confirmed (Sprouts chain-wide); WIC NOT accepted (Sprouts corporate policy). Fills Tampa Heights / north-downtown grocery gap adjacent to Ybor City. (813) 807-3146. sprouts.com ⚠️ Since April 20, 2026, Florida SNAP/EBT can no longer be used to buy soda, candy, energy drinks, or ultra-processed desserts (2-year USDA demonstration project through April 19, 2028).

Walk-in food pantry in Progress Village (33619), one of Tampa's historically underserved neighborhoods. Weekday and weekend hours available. ⚠️ Sat/Sun closing time not confirmed — call before directing users. (813) 677-1948. fbcopv.org

70+ local vendors: produce, plants, baked goods, food trucks, art, live music. South Tampa / Westshore Marina District. Run by Tampa Bay Markets. ⚠️ SNAP/WIC/FAB acceptance unconfirmed — verify before directing benefits users. Complements Hyde Park Village Fresh Market (1st Sunday, same South Tampa area). tampabaymarkets.com

One of 5 Tackling Hunger pantries opened via Tampa Bay Buccaneers + Mosaic Company + Feeding Tampa Bay partnership. Opened October 2021 at this Title I school (>90% students qualify for free/reduced lunch). Open to all community members during school hours — no registration required. Perishable and non-perishable items, ~300 families served. ⚠️ Verify community access policy still unrestricted. (813) 254-1190 (Feeding Tampa Bay). ⚠️ PARTNERSHIP EXTENDED September 2026 (ceremony at Raymond James Stadium) — Broward, Lamb, Pinecrest, and Robinson named as continuing sites; 780,000+ meals and 5,500+ families served since 2021.

Tackling Hunger pantry (Tampa Bay Buccaneers + Mosaic Company + Feeding Tampa Bay) in Progress Village / Southeast Tampa (33619) — one of Tampa's highest food-insecurity areas. Hours unconfirmed; call Feeding Tampa Bay at (813) 254-1190 before directing users. Sister program to The Foodtique (7933 Flower Ave, also in database). feedingtampabay.org ⚠️ PARTNERSHIP EXTENDED September 2026 (ceremony at Raymond James Stadium) — Broward, Lamb, Pinecrest, and Robinson named as continuing sites; 780,000+ meals and 5,500+ families served since 2021.

Feeding Tampa Bay mobile pantry stop at Lockhart Elementary Magnet School in East Tampa. Confirmed active via Lemontree directory. Frequency (monthly or other) unconfirmed — always check feedingtampabay.org/findfood/ or call (813) 254-1190 before directing users.

Opened September 2023 at the University Mall redevelopment near USF. SNAP/EBT accepted (Sprouts chain-wide confirmed); WIC NOT accepted (Sprouts corporate policy — no exceptions). Natural/organic grocery with competitive produce prices. Serves University Area and North Tampa corridor. Distinct from Sprouts Tampa Heights (101 W. 7th Ave, already in database). (813) 771-9936. sprouts.com ⚠️ Since April 20, 2026, Florida SNAP/EBT can no longer be used to buy soda, candy, energy drinks, or ultra-processed desserts (2-year USDA demonstration project through April 19, 2028).

Opened April 15, 2026. Century-old West Tampa institution (est. 1912) expanded into an 18,000 sq ft food market — bakery, deli, rotisserie, café, bar. ⚠️ SNAP/WIC/FAB acceptance unconfirmed — boutique format makes SNAP unlikely but call to verify before directing benefits users. (813) 879-4544. alessibakery.com

South Tampa drive-thru food pantry (Countryside Christian Church). Fresh produce, bread, frozen meat, shelf-stable items. Open to all — no registration. ⚠️ SNAP acceptance unconfirmed — call before directing benefits users. 5-Friday months add a 3rd distribution day. Main Clearwater pantry: 1850 N. McMullen Booth Rd (Mon/Wed/Fri). 727-724-1290 | southtampa@countryside.cc.

Korean-American pan-Asian grocery (49,000 sq ft) opened Nov 2023. Full produce, seafood, international meats, bakery, food court. First Asian grocery in New Tampa corridor. ⚠️ SNAP/EBT acceptance unconfirmed — chain accepts SNAP at some locations; verify at fns.usda.gov/snap/retailer-locator or call before directing benefits users. WIC unconfirmed. (813) 392-1107. lotteplaza.com.

COMOR Baptist Church food pantry in Progress Village / Southeast Tampa. Walk-in food distribution; Sunday hot meals also served. ⚠️ Hours conflict across sources (Wed/Fri 12–3pm vs Wed/Sat 8am–6pm) — call before directing users. Do NOT confuse with Commission Ministries at 2017 N 60th St (listed as closed July 2026 per Lemontree). Serves 33619 food desert. (813) 610-7920.

Opened March 12, 2026 in converted Winn-Dixie space (half the original footprint). ALDI's 11th Tampa store. SNAP/EBT confirmed (chain-wide); WIC not accepted at any ALDI location. Fills a key gap in the Sulphur Springs / North Tampa corridor (33604). (855) 955-2534. ⚠️ Since April 20, 2026, Florida SNAP/EBT can no longer be used to buy soda, candy, energy drinks, or ultra-processed desserts (2-year USDA demonstration project through April 19, 2028).

Feeding Tampa Bay Feeding Minds program at Berkeley Preparatory School. Open to all Town 'N Country area residents — not students only. Grocery-style pantry in a dignity-market format; clothing closet and books also available. No registration required on open Saturdays. United Way Suncoast partner. (813) 830-1017. berkeleyfoodpantry.org.

United Way Suncoast partner pantry in Temple Terrace / East Tampa (33617). Photo ID required at first visit; registration required. ⚠️ Hours not publicly confirmed — call (813) 980-0559 before directing users. Pantry may not open on all scheduled days due to volunteer availability. bbftt.org.

⚠️ ADDRESS CONFLICT: Yelp (January 2026) shows 5015 E Fowler Ave (33617); older directories show 1254 Channelside Dr / 1218 E Kay St (33602). Call to confirm current location before directing users. Provides food pantry, clothing, and household goods. Long operating history in Tampa. (813) 544-0488 | admin@feedingministries.org. feedingministries.org.

Latin/Hispanic supermarket serving East Tampa's Cuban, Puerto Rican, Mexican, and Central/South American communities in the 33610 corridor. EBT and WIC confirmed (June 2026 via keyfoodtampa.com and Yelp). Fresh produce, meats, imported Latin goods; also accepts Apple Pay, debit/credit. ⚠️ Fresh Access Bucks unconfirmed — call to verify. (813) 915-5000. keyfoodtampa.com. ⚠️ Since April 20, 2026, Florida SNAP/EBT can no longer be used to buy soda, candy, energy drinks, or ultra-processed desserts (2-year USDA demonstration project through April 19, 2028).

Latin/Hispanic full-service supermarket in the Town 'N Country / West Hillsborough corridor (33615). EBT and WIC confirmed via keyfood.com store page. Fresh produce, meats, Latin American specialties. ⚠️ Fresh Access Bucks unconfirmed — call to verify. keyfoodwaters.com | keyfood.com/stores/4383. ⚠️ Since April 20, 2026, Florida SNAP/EBT can no longer be used to buy soda, candy, energy drinks, or ultra-processed desserts (2-year USDA demonstration project through April 19, 2028).

⚠️ UNCONFIRMED ROTATING SCHEDULE — call (813) 272-5040 opt 7 before directing users; this site may not host the event every month. Hillsborough County Healthy Living Program monthly food distribution at All People's Life Center, a Feeding Tampa Bay partnership, in East Tampa / Temple Terrace border (33617). Free groceries: fresh produce, meats, canned goods, staples. No income restrictions; Hillsborough County residents. Health screenings and vaccination info also available. Confirmed event: April 18, 2026. This is a second rotating site from the same program as the existing hillsborough-lee-davis-pantry entry (different address) — the program rotates among multiple locations.

⚠️ 2026 SUMMER SEASON HAS ENDED (schools resumed mid-August) — retained for reference; do NOT direct users here until the program relaunches ~June 2027. USDA Summer Food Service Program: free meals/snacks for any child or teen 18 and under, no registration/ID/income limits, at 150+ Hillsborough County sites in season. Find nearest when active: SummerBreakSpot.org or text 'FOOD' to 304-304. (In 2026 the South County Career Center in Ruskin also offered weekly Wednesday take-home meal boxes.) Recheck the schedule and Ruskin box details at (813) 272-0611 when the 2027 season is announced. Coordinates are a countywide placeholder.

One of the 5 Tackling Hunger pantries (Tampa Bay Buccaneers + The Mosaic Company + Feeding Tampa Bay). Completes this database’s coverage of the partnership’s in-scope sites alongside Broward, Lamb, and Robinson. Address confirmed via Hillsborough County Public Schools (hillsboroughschools.org/o/pinecrest) — the school is in LITHIA (33547), eastern Hillsborough County, NOT Tampa proper; a Sep 2026 research report guessed "Tampa, FL" for this site, which is wrong. Serves ~614 PreK–5 students plus the surrounding community; the sister pantries are open to all community members, not only enrolled families. ⚠️ Community-access policy and hours NOT independently confirmed FOR THIS SITE — call (813) 254-1190 first. Partnership extended September 2026 at Raymond James Stadium: 780,000+ meals and 5,500+ families served since 2021. NOTE: the partnership’s 5th site, Bowling Green Elementary, is in HARDEE County — outside this app’s Hillsborough scope and deliberately not added. School (813) 744-8164. feedingtampabay.org. Lat/lng approximate.

Opened March 13, 2026 — 5th and final Tackling Hunger pantry (Tampa Bay Buccaneers + Mosaic Company + Feeding Tampa Bay partnership). Serves Robinson Elementary and Turkey Creek Middle School families (650+ students) in Plant City / eastern Hillsborough County. Hours not yet confirmed publicly — call Feeding Tampa Bay (813) 254-1190. feedingtampabay.org. ⚠️ PARTNERSHIP EXTENDED September 2026 (ceremony at Raymond James Stadium) — Broward, Lamb, Pinecrest, and Robinson named as continuing sites; 780,000+ meals and 5,500+ families served since 2021.

800 sq ft teaching garden at the Sulphur Springs YMCA, maintained by after-school students and Master Gardener Diana Kyle. Produce feeds the Veggie Van mobile market (see ymca-veggie-van) and the YMCA's on-site Paw Pantry (52,000+ lbs distributed 2024–2025 school year). Community volunteer opportunities available. Distinct from the Sulphur Springs Resource Center (8412 N 12th St) — this garden is at the YMCA building one block over. sulphurspringsgarden@tampaymca.org | tampaymca.org.

Free restaurant-style meals 7 days a week in West Tampa, run 100% by volunteers. Clothing/necessities distributed Tue/Thu/Sat; on-site shower access Mon/Wed/Fri. Funded by Metropolitan Ministries, South Tampa Ecumenical Ministries, and local restaurants; partners with Dorothy Day Tampa. (813) 877-6889. faithcafetampa.org.

Mutual aid group serving hot meals and sandwiches to houseless and hungry community members on the sidewalk, across from the downtown HART transit center. No requirements or registration — just arrive during distribution. tampafnb@gmail.com. tampafoodnotbombs.org.

East Tampa free grocery pantry operated by Bethesda Ministries CDC (DBA Tampa Bay Community and Family). Open to all. Self-sufficiency services also offered Mon–Fri 8am–4pm at the same address. (813) 248-8700 or (813) 248-8083. bethesdaministriestampa.org.

Natural/organic grocery in South Tampa. SNAP/EBT confirmed (Sprouts chain-wide policy); WIC not accepted anywhere in the chain, no exceptions. Fills a South Tampa grocery gap alongside ALDI Hyde Park. (813) 466-3390. sprouts.com. ⚠️ Since April 20, 2026, Florida SNAP/EBT can no longer be used to buy soda, candy, energy drinks, or ultra-processed desserts (2-year USDA demonstration project through April 19, 2028).

Natural/organic grocery in New Tampa (33647). SNAP/EBT confirmed (chain-wide); WIC not accepted. Serves the New Tampa corridor alongside Lotte Plaza Market. (813) 683-8072. sprouts.com. ⚠️ Since April 20, 2026, Florida SNAP/EBT can no longer be used to buy soda, candy, energy drinks, or ultra-processed desserts (2-year USDA demonstration project through April 19, 2028).

Natural/organic grocery in the Westchase / Town 'N Country corridor (33626), a northwest Tampa access point. SNAP/EBT confirmed (chain-wide); WIC not accepted. ⚠️ Listed phone (772) 348-2150 has a mismatched area code — call sprouts.com to confirm the correct number before publishing it to users. ⚠️ Since April 20, 2026, Florida SNAP/EBT can no longer be used to buy soda, candy, energy drinks, or ultra-processed desserts (2-year USDA demonstration project through April 19, 2028).

Natural/organic grocery in Carrollwood / North Tampa (33618). SNAP/EBT confirmed (chain-wide); WIC not accepted. (813) 619-4000. sprouts.com. ⚠️ Since April 20, 2026, Florida SNAP/EBT can no longer be used to buy soda, candy, energy drinks, or ultra-processed desserts (2-year USDA demonstration project through April 19, 2028).

Discount grocery in Lake Magdalene / North Tampa (33613). SNAP/EBT confirmed (ALDI chain-wide); WIC not accepted at any ALDI location. Distinct from the ALDI on N Armenia Ave (already in database, opened March 2026). (855) 955-2534. ⚠️ Since April 20, 2026, Florida SNAP/EBT can no longer be used to buy soda, candy, energy drinks, or ultra-processed desserts (2-year USDA demonstration project through April 19, 2028).

⚠️ ALDI CONVERSION PENDING — pharmacy already closed; full store conversion expected but repeatedly delayed (original target Jan 2025, still operating as Winn-Dixie as of July 2026 — a Salvation Army regional VP told Creative Loafing Tampa there was no conversion timeline to share). SNAP/EBT and WIC accepted while operating as Winn-Dixie. Currently the only full-service grocery in the Ybor Heights / Barrio Nuevo area (33603) — losing SNAP/WIC access during the conversion transition matters for users. Verify current status before directing users. Store #2472. winndixie.com. ⚠️ Since April 20, 2026, Florida SNAP/EBT can no longer be used to buy soda, candy, energy drinks, or ultra-processed desserts (2-year USDA demonstration project through April 19, 2028).

Specialty WIC-only food retail store on the N 22nd St corridor in East Tampa's food desert — one of very few WIC-authorized food centers (as opposed to full supermarkets) in Tampa proper. ⚠️ SNAP NOT accepted — WIC only. Call ahead to confirm current hours. (813) 992-5708.

Fully permitted mobile community kitchen trailer launched December 2024, in partnership with TampaWell (Tampa General Hospital). Delivers cooking demos, nutrition education, tasting sessions, and food workshops in underserved neighborhoods, schools, parks, and community events. Distinct from WellFed's Kinship Free Markets and Ybor Street Garden, both already in the database. thewellfedcommunity.org.

Food and grocery assistance for Progress Village / SE Tampa (33619 food desert). DCF Access Program partner. Walk-in. ⚠️ Hours from 2022 directories — call to confirm before directing users. firstcalvary.net/missions/food-pantry.

Emergency food bag pickup at the Shanna & Bryan Glazer Family JCC in SoHo/South Tampa. Third TJFS distribution site (separate from South Tampa Food Bank at Bayshore Blvd and Citrus Park Food Bank). Appointment required — call (813) 960-1848. SNAP/WIC enrollment help by phone. Open to all. 2026 confirmed dates: Jan 8, Feb 5, Mar 5, Apr 9, May 7.

South Tampa food pantry in the Palma Ceia neighborhood. Fills the 33629 gap alongside Countryside Cares and St. Patrick SVdP. ⚠️ Hours listed are church office hours — call (813) 837-1541 to confirm whether pantry uses same schedule. palmaceiamethodist.org/food-pantry.

Walk-in food pantry in the Palm River / SE Tampa food desert (33619). Listed on feedam.org as active. Hours and days not confirmed online — call before directing users. Separate from the main Bell Shoals Brandon Campus. (813) 621-2058.

Permanent affordable housing facility in Seminole Heights with attached food distribution and meal service. Lemontree lists a "Kinship Free Market" here (walk-up, no requirements) -- distinct from WellFed Community's Kinship network. (813) 224-9722. ⚠️ Confirm the Kinship Free Market is still active, and current hours, before directing users.

⚠️⚠️ CLOSED SEPTEMBER 13 2026 — acceptsSnap and acceptsWic were changed TRUE —> FALSE on Sep 16 2026 because the store no longer exists to accept them. This was the primary full-service SNAP+WIC grocery for the Temple Terrace / USF-adjacent corridor, so its loss is a real gap, not a formality: ALDI does not accept WIC, so even after it reopens the WIC access at this site is gone. The building is being converted to ALDI (occupying ~20,000 sq ft; the remaining ~18,958 sq ft is separately marketed for sublease on LoopNet) and NO REOPENING DATE HAS BEEN ANNOUNCED. ⚠️ GO HERE INSTEAD: the other Temple Terrace Winn-Dixie at 8775 Temple Terrace Hwy (entry winn-dixie-temple-terrace-hwy), ~1.5 miles away, which was remodelled and reopened March 28 2026 and is confirmed NOT being converted — it takes both SNAP and WIC. ⚠️ Entry KEPT rather than deleted so that anyone searching this address learns it is shut and where to go instead. Sourcing note: Creative Loafing Tampa (fetched) reported only that the store would close “sometime in mid-September, depending on how quickly the current inventory sells out”; the specific final date of September 13 2026 comes from the My Florida Retail conversions list (fetched), which records store #2441 as “Final Week ... September 13, 2026”. Winn-Dixie's own store-locator page for #2441 was unreachable (site maintenance), so the closure is not confirmed at the chain's own site. Was previously the primary grocery for this area. Distinct from the second Temple Terrace Winn-Dixie at 8775 Temple Terrace Hwy (winn-dixie-temple-terrace-hwy), which was renovated and is NOT being converted. (813) 988-4155. Monitor Tampa Beacon / Creative Loafing Tampa for permit news. ⚠️ Since April 20, 2026, Florida SNAP/EBT can no longer be used to buy soda, candy, energy drinks, or ultra-processed desserts (2-year USDA demonstration project through April 19, 2028).

East Tampa multicultural farmers market on the E Hillsborough corridor, distinct from Sanwa Farmers Market (2621 E Hillsborough) and Tampa Wholesale Produce Market (2801 E Hillsborough). (727) 410-9945. ⚠️ SNAP/WIC/Fresh Access Bucks acceptance unverified — call before directing benefits users. Yelp listing updated June 2026.

Year-round enclosed terminal market on the East Hillsborough corridor, distinct from Sanwa Farmers Market (2621 E Hillsborough). Open to the public but primarily serves restaurants, hospitality, and wholesale buyers; very early hours (3–10am) make it accessible mainly to early risers. Cash-preferred at wholesale prices. ⚠️ SNAP/WIC/Fresh Access Bucks acceptance unverified — wholesale format makes EBT acceptance unlikely; call (813) 237-3314 before directing benefits users. FDACS-listed. Note: Sanwa Food Group also occupies this address with separate retail hours (Mon–Sat 4am–8pm, Sun 8am–5pm).

South Tampa food pantry filling the 33611 gap alongside Countryside Cares and Palma Ceia UMC. Very limited Tuesday morning window. Enter through glass doors on Manhattan Ave. Individuals and families welcome. (813) 837-3451.

Renovated and reopened April 2026 under The Winn-Dixie Co. rebrand (new facade, updated Beer/Wine/Spirits store, Amazon Returns service). Distinct from the second Temple Terrace Winn-Dixie at 8837 N 56th St (winn-dixie-temple-terrace-56th), which CLOSED ON SEPTEMBER 13 2026 — this store (#2423) is retained as Winn-Dixie and is NOT scheduled for conversion. ⚠️ AS OF SEP 16 2026 THIS IS THE NEAREST FULL-SERVICE SNAP+WIC GROCERY to the closed 56th St site (~1.5 mi), and matters more than it did: ALDI does not take WIC, so when the 56th St building reopens as ALDI this will be the only WIC grocery in the immediate corridor. Remodel completed and grand reopening March 28 2026 (the entry previously said April 2026; the Tampa Bay Beacon covered the reopening on April 12). SNAP/EBT and WIC confirmed chain-wide. Serves Temple Terrace / USF-adjacent 33637 corridor. (813) 985-4439. ⚠️ Since April 20, 2026, Florida SNAP/EBT can no longer be used to buy soda, candy, energy drinks, or ultra-processed desserts (2-year USDA demonstration project through April 19, 2028).

NEWLY OPENED: part of a $34.7M City of Tampa investment in East Tampa (Phase 1 rec center opened Dec 2025; full complex grand opening confirmed May 9, 2026, "Party in the Park"). Teaching kitchen and community garden addressing the East Tampa food desert, with a dedicated "Over 50 & Fabulous" senior garden program; campus also includes a food truck alley, splash pad, trails, and multi-purpose rooms. ⚠️ Despite the grand opening, no formal food distribution or garden/kitchen hours have been publicly announced — call City of Tampa Parks & Recreation before directing users. tampa.gov/parks-and-recreation/projects/east-tampa-rec-complex.

Opened July 7, 2025 — 48,000 sq ft, the largest Whole Foods in the Tampa area, at the Midtown Tampa mixed-use development. SNAP/EBT confirmed chain-wide; WIC not accepted (Whole Foods corporate policy, no exceptions). Fills a West Tampa/Midtown (33607) grocery gap alongside ALDI Hyde Park and Sprouts Tampa Heights. ⚠️ Fresh Access Bucks acceptance unconfirmed. (813) 323-9466. wholefoodsmarket.com. ⚠️ Since April 20, 2026, Florida SNAP/EBT can no longer be used to buy soda, candy, energy drinks, or ultra-processed desserts (2-year USDA demonstration project through April 19, 2028).

Long-established Carrollwood/North Tampa (33624) location. SNAP/EBT confirmed chain-wide; WIC not accepted (Whole Foods corporate policy). Complements Sprouts Carrollwood (15110 N Dale Mabry Hwy) in the North Tampa corridor. ⚠️ Fresh Access Bucks unconfirmed — call to verify. (813) 264-3600. wholefoodsmarket.com/stores/carrollwood. ⚠️ Since April 20, 2026, Florida SNAP/EBT can no longer be used to buy soda, candy, energy drinks, or ultra-processed desserts (2-year USDA demonstration project through April 19, 2028).

Church-run pantry at Potter's House Deliverance Tabernacle (multi-cultural, non-denominational) in Temple Terrace (33617), near the existing SVdP Joe Latina Center and Bible-Based Fellowship entries. Assistance once per month per household; photo ID required. ⚠️ Hours conflict: Wed–Fri 9am–4pm per foodbanksinflorida.org vs. Tue/Thu 3:30–5:30pm from another directory — call (813) 914-7438 before directing users. thepottershouseoftampa.org.

SNAP/EBT and WIC confirmed chain-wide (Walmart accepts WIC in-store in Florida). Key SNAP+WIC-accepting full-service grocery in the Sulphur Springs/Lowry Park North corridor (33604), one of Tampa's historically under-grocered areas. Complements Bravo Supermarkets Sulphur Springs and ALDI N Armenia Ave. (813) 932-0562. walmart.com/store/5221-tampa-fl. ⚠️ Since April 20, 2026, Florida SNAP/EBT can no longer be used to buy soda, candy, energy drinks, or ultra-processed desserts (2-year USDA demonstration project through April 19, 2028).

SNAP/EBT and WIC confirmed chain-wide (Walmart). South Tampa / Kennedy Blvd corridor (33606). WIC acceptance makes this distinct from ALDI Hyde Park and Sprouts South Tampa, neither of which accepts WIC. Pharmacy on-site. (813) 254-6125. walmart.com/store/5760-tampa-fl. ⚠️ Since April 20, 2026, Florida SNAP/EBT can no longer be used to buy soda, candy, energy drinks, or ultra-processed desserts (2-year USDA demonstration project through April 19, 2028).

SNAP/EBT and WIC confirmed chain-wide (Walmart). West Tampa / W Hillsborough corridor (33614). Complements Publix West River and Bravo West Tampa. Pharmacy on-site. (813) 498-4095. walmart.com/store/5654-tampa-fl. ⚠️ Since April 20, 2026, Florida SNAP/EBT can no longer be used to buy soda, candy, energy drinks, or ultra-processed desserts (2-year USDA demonstration project through April 19, 2028).

Opened May 16, 2025 — the 56th Sprouts location in Florida. Located in Lutz, Hillsborough County, just north of Tampa proper, adjacent to the University Area / North Tampa zip codes; database precedent (Plant City Farmers Market, United Food Bank of Plant City) already covers greater Hillsborough County beyond Tampa city limits, so included here too. SNAP/EBT confirmed chain-wide; WIC not accepted (Sprouts corporate policy, no exceptions). sprouts.com/store/fl/lutz/state-rd-54. ⚠️ Since April 20, 2026, Florida SNAP/EBT can no longer be used to buy soda, candy, energy drinks, or ultra-processed desserts (2-year USDA demonstration project through April 19, 2028).

4th TJFS food bank site, opened 2025 amid government-shutdown demand surge (400% increase in emergency food requests). North Tampa (33612) at Congregation Beth Am Reform synagogue. Open to all — no income limits. Appointment REQUIRED — call (813) 968-8511 ext. 28. SNAP/WIC enrollment help by phone. Confirmed 2026 dates: Jul 12, Aug 9, Sep 6 at 1:30–3pm. These are all Sundays and suggest the 2nd Sunday of each month, but September 6 is a 1st Sunday — call to confirm future months. Sister sites: South Tampa Food Bank (Bayshore Blvd, last Tue), Citrus Park Food Bank (13009 Community Campus Dr, 1st Thu), Glazer JCC emergency bags (522 N Howard Ave, 1st Thu).

⚠️ VERIFY BEFORE RELYING ON THIS — announced January 21, 2021 as Feeding Tampa Bay's 9th Mega Pantry; 2026 operating status not independently confirmed by this report. Included because the same-vintage HCC Dale Mabry Mega Pantry is confirmed still active, suggesting this one plausibly still operates too. Fills a gap in the Town 'N Country (33615) coverage zone, distinct from the HCC Dale Mabry entry. Call Feeding Tampa Bay at (813) 254-1190 to confirm current status and hours.

⚠️ THE FORMAT CHANGES AFTER OCTOBER 2026 — verified Sep 22 2026 at hcfl.gov's Healthy Living Special Events page (fetched). The full community health fairs END IN OCTOBER; the November 6 and December 11 events are listed as FOOD PANTRY ONLY, 4:00–5:30pm. So anyone attending in Nov/Dec gets groceries but NOT the screenings, vaccinations or children's activities the earlier events carried. Say so, or someone travelling for a health screening will be disappointed. Hillsborough County Healthy Living Program free grocery / health fair at the Plant City Community Resource Center, eastern Hillsborough County. Same program as the existing hillsborough-lee-davis-pantry and hc-healthy-living-all-peoples entries — a rotating site. Recurrence is now established: confirmed events on Feb 21, Jun 13, ~Jul 19 and Sep 19, 2026, roughly every 4–6 weeks (upgraded from 'unconfirmed' as of July 2026). Free groceries plus health screening info; no income restrictions, Hillsborough County residents. Call (813) 272-5040 opt. 7 to confirm the next date before directing users.

Walk-in community pantry, College Hill / East Tampa. No appointment required. (813) 247-2798. Confirmed active Oct 2025.

East Tampa food distribution ministry. (813) 240-6889. Verified active ~April 2026. ⚠️ Specific distribution day not yet confirmed — call before visiting.

Feeding Tampa Bay Feeding Minds school-based pantry (opened Aug 2023, 77th location). Open to entire community, not just students or families. East Tampa.

Reopened March 2026 (formerly 'The Shop', which closed due to federal funding cuts). Free breakfast Fridays. Also provides showers, laundry, mail, clothing. Operated by WellBuilt Cities — same organization behind the Kinship Free Market pop-ups. Primarily serves people experiencing homelessness in Seminole Heights.

Converted from former Winn-Dixie. Opened August 28, 2025. Westchase area. (813) 926-4148. WIC CORRECTED TO FALSE (Aug 1 2026): ALDI is not an approved WIC vendor at any US location (its ~90% private-label inventory doesn't meet WIC's national-brand requirements) — confirmed across multiple research cycles and independent sources. This entry had previously been left true pending verification; that verification came back negative, so it is now false, consistent with the other five ALDI entries. ALDI does accept SNAP/EBT. ⚠️ Since April 20, 2026, Florida SNAP/EBT can no longer be used to buy soda, candy, energy drinks, or ultra-processed desserts (2-year USDA demonstration project through April 19, 2028).

Free sit-down restaurant operated by Trinity Cafe, opened early 2025 at Feeding Tampa Bay's Causeway Center campus. Pay-what-you-can model; open to all. Distinct from the existing feeding-tampa-bay-causeway-market entry (The Market grocery component) at the same address.

⚠️ VERIFY BEFORE RELYING ON THIS — found on findhelp.org, last reviewed March 2025. Serves Ybor City, College Hill, Belmont Heights, Sulphur Springs, and Tampa Heights. No entry in this database matching this exact address (3012 N 22nd St) was found among the several distinct N 22nd St organizations already listed, but confirm by phone that this isn't a stale/duplicate listing of another N 22nd St program before relying on it. (813) 714-6930.

One of 10 monthly Kinship Free Market pop-up stops operated by WellBuilt Cities (formerly WellFed). Grocery-style free market with fresh produce, canned goods, and dry staples. No appointment or pre-registration. In the parking lot of Uptown Sky affordable apartments (N 12th St & E Fletcher Ave), Northeast Tampa. Distinct from the other Kinship stops already in this database (Waters Ave — closed, 142nd Ave, Harvest Hope Park/N 20th St). Hours confirmed Tue 4:45–6:45pm via Lemontree + USF Rotaract event listings. thewellfedcommunity.org.

One of 10 monthly Kinship Free Market pop-up stops operated by WellBuilt Cities. Far north Tampa — near but distinct from the existing wellfed-kinship-free-market-142nd entry (1205 E 142nd Ave, 4th Saturday). No appointment or pre-registration. thewellfedcommunity.org.

Kinship Free Market pop-up stop operated by WellBuilt Cities, hosted at the Grace Family Church South Tampa campus (4479 W Gandy). Grocery-style free market including fresh produce; bring your own bags. South Tampa / Gandy corridor — the only Kinship stop south of downtown currently identified. No appointment or pre-registration. ⚠️ High demand — lines form early, ~30-min average wait. ⚠️ SERVICE-INTERRUPTION RISK: WellBuilt Cities issued an urgent July 2026 appeal to replace their heavily-used refrigerated truck — any Kinship stop could pause on short notice; check @thewellfedcommunity before going. thewellfedcommunity.org.

One of 10 monthly Kinship Free Market pop-up stops operated by WellBuilt Cities. North Tampa. No appointment or pre-registration. thewellfedcommunity.org.

One of 10 monthly Kinship Free Market pop-up stops operated by WellBuilt Cities. Shares an address with the existing wellfed-ybor-street-garden entry (Friday workday garden access) but is a distinct program on a different day/schedule (2nd Saturday market vs. Friday garden workdays). No appointment or pre-registration. thewellfedcommunity.org.

One of 10 monthly Kinship Free Market pop-up stops operated by WellBuilt Cities. Shares an address with the existing good-samaritan-inn-tampa entry (Mon/Wed/Fri groceries, Tue/Sat hot meals) but is a distinct program on a different schedule (3rd & 5th Saturday market). No appointment or pre-registration. thewellfedcommunity.org.

SVdP pantry in the North Tampa / University Area corridor (33612). Early morning walk-in distribution. Distinct from the other 6 SVdP entries already in this database (Nebraska Ave, Temple Terrace, Cross Creek, Dale Mabry, S Manhattan Ave, 15th St) — none of those cover this Florida Ave address. ⚠️ Active status not independently confirmed — call (813) 334-3652 or cross-check svdptampa.org before relying on it.

70+ vendors: fresh produce, plants, eggs, meats, baked goods, artisan products, local art. Run by Tampa Bay Markets — the same operator as Hyde Park Village Fresh Market, Seminole Heights Sunday Market, and the Westshore Marina District Sunday Market, all already in this database. FDACS lists it as "North Tampa Market." ⚠️ SNAP/WIC/FAB acceptance unverified — call (813) 481-8805 or email tiffany.tampabaymarkets@gmail.com before directing benefits users. Active status per a June 2026 Yelp listing, not independently confirmed. Lat/lng approximate. tampabaymarkets.com/carrollwood-market.

Home-delivered meals for homebound seniors — NOT a walk-in pantry, and not free. One hot meal/day Mon–Fri at $5.50/meal, with sliding-scale assistance available; ask about cost when calling. Weekend option: two frozen meals delivered Friday. Menu options: Heart Healthy, Diabetic Friendly, Renal Friendly. Eligibility: age 62+ OR homebound due to physical disability, Tampa area residence required. Completely privately funded — NO SNAP, WIC, or government benefits accepted. (813) 238-8410. mowtampa.org.

Opened December 11, 2025 in a converted Winn-Dixie space, part of ALDI's ~50-store Florida conversion wave. First ALDI in the New Tampa / 33647 corridor — the five other ALDI entries here are in 33617, 33606, 33604, 33613, and 33626. Serves New Tampa residents otherwise relying on Sprouts New Tampa (Hunters Village Rd) and the Cross Creek Blvd SVdP pantry for groceries. SNAP/EBT confirmed (ALDI chain-wide); WIC not accepted at any ALDI location. (855) 955-2534. ⚠️ Since April 20, 2026, Florida SNAP/EBT can no longer be used to buy soda, candy, energy drinks, or ultra-processed desserts (2-year USDA demonstration project through April 19, 2028).

Fourth rotating site of the Hillsborough County Healthy Living free grocery + health fair series (same program as hillsborough-lee-davis-pantry, hc-healthy-living-all-peoples, and hc-healthy-living-plant-city-crc). Free Feeding Tampa Bay groceries (fresh produce, meats, canned goods, beans/rice) 9–10:30am, health screenings to noon. No income restrictions, no ID required. Town 'N Country / West Tampa (33615). ⚠️ Confirmed active only ONCE (March 28, 2026); unlike the other three sites it has no established recurrence — call (813) 272-5040 opt. 7 to confirm a scheduled date before directing anyone here. hcfl.gov Healthy Living Special Events.

East Tampa (33610) walk-in pantry — no appointment or pre-registration. Listed on findhelp.org (reviewed June 2026) and Yelp (updated July 2026). ⚠️ Coordinates and phone not independently verified — confirm at newhopetampa.org before relying on this entry.

Family-owned South Tampa produce market (corner of S MacDill & W Swann), in business since 2009. Expanded/reopened June 2026 with a greenhouse nursery (South Tampa Chamber ribbon-cutting June 3, 2026). ⚠️ SATURDAY VENDOR MARKET STILL NOT RUNNING — RE-CONFIRMED at the operator's own site Sep 22 2026: macdillfresh.com says they are “putting the finishing touches on our Saturday outdoor vendor market” and still marks it COMING SOON. Planned hours Sat 8am–1pm in the rear yard. ⚠️ THIS MATTERS BECAUSE THE DIRECTORIES ARE WRONG: Yelp, Waze and Yahoo Local now all describe the Saturday market as open and running weekly with artisan vendors and food trucks, and a Sep 2026 research report noted three cycles of such listings. The operator says otherwise, and the operator wins. Do not update this on directory consensus; re-check macdillfresh.com or call (813) 405-4088. Daily produce-stand hours of 8:30am–6pm are confirmed on the market's own site (a Yelp listing claiming Mon–Sat until 7pm and Sun 9am–6pm is contradicted by the site and not used here). Sells fresh local produce, wild-caught fish, farm eggs, raw honey. ⚠️ SNAP/EBT, WIC, and Fresh Access Bucks acceptance all unconfirmed — acceptsSnap left false; call (813) 405-4088 before directing benefits users. This is a real South Tampa coverage gap worth resolving by phone. macdillfresh.com. ⚠️ Since April 20, 2026, Florida SNAP/EBT can no longer be used to buy soda, candy, energy drinks, or ultra-processed desserts (2-year USDA demonstration project through April 19, 2028; Florida was not affected by the June 2026 court ruling that blocked this in five other states).

SVdP-affiliated pantry in North Tampa / Lake Magdalene (33612) — complements the existing Bravo North Tampa, SVdP University Area, and ALDI Lake Magdalene entries. Full distribution to zip codes 33612, 33613, and 33604; residents outside those zips get a small bag plus a referral to a closer pantry. Registration on arrival; arrive early (numbered queue). ⚠️ Hours conflict across sources (Tue only vs Tue & Thu) — call (813) 933-2859 to confirm. mhrtampa.org/events/food-pantry.

In the Progress Village / Southeast Tampa food desert (33619) — adds a mid-week hot meal alongside the existing Thu/Fri pantries in this corridor (FBCOPV, COMOR Baptist). Hot meal serves anyone hungry or homeless; the bi-weekly pantry is open to all in need. (813) 620-3121. elbethelchurch.us/community-services. ⚠️ Hours from Yelp (April 2026) + the church's own site, not phone-confirmed.

⚠️ NOT YET OPEN. First Whole Foods on the east side of Tampa Bay, in the former Fresh Market + Stein Mart combined space (38,000 sq ft) at Lithia Crossing. Construction active mid-2026; no opening date announced as of August 2026. SNAP/EBT confirmed chain-wide; WIC not accepted (Whole Foods corporate policy). Will fill a grocery gap for eastern Hillsborough County (Valrico, Brandon-east, Lithia corridor). ⚠️ Since April 20, 2026, Florida SNAP/EBT can no longer be used to buy soda, candy, energy drinks, or ultra-processed desserts (2-year USDA demonstration project through April 19, 2028). Monitor cltampa.com / tampabeacon.com for the opening. Sources: Creative Loafing Tampa, Valrico.blog.

Free weekly hot meal at University Area CDC's Harvest Hope Park, cooked and served by community volunteers in the Harvest Hope Center Kitchen. Open to all — no registration, ID, or appointment. A DISTINCT program from the two existing UACDC entries: the weekday food pantry (uacdc-food-distribution, 14013 N 22nd St) and the 3rd-Wed mobile pantry + Friday Kinship Market (university-area-cdc-kinship). This is a Thursday-evening HOT MEAL, same Harvest Hope Park address as the Kinship Market but a different day and program. ⚠️ Verify via uacdc.org event calendar (May 2026) — phone-confirm at (813) 558-5212, as some UACDC programs have been intermittent. Sources: uacdc.org, KidsOutAndAbout Tampa.

Free walk-in food pantry at MCM Worship Center (Missions for Christ Ministries) in Progress Village (33619) — one of Tampa's most severe food deserts, the same Bay Plaza corridor as The Foodtique. No ID or registration indicated. ⚠️ 30-minute window only (Sun 1–1:30pm) — arrive promptly. ⚠️ Address (9250 vs 9280 Bay Plaza) and hours not yet independently phone-confirmed — verify before directing users. mcmworshipcenter.online. Sources: mcmworshipcenter.online, YellowPages. Lat/lng approximate.

Monthly free food AND hygiene pantry at South Tampa Fellowship's Ballast Point Campus (33611) — distributes non-perishables plus hygiene items (soap, shampoo, toothpaste, feminine products, diapers), filling a gap the other South Tampa pantries don't explicitly cover. Open to all, no registration indicated. Complements Countryside Cares (1st/3rd/5th Fri drive-thru, 3600 W Ballast Point Blvd) and Palma Ceia UMC. ⚠️ Hours not phone-confirmed. Contact: marc@stfchurch.com. stfchurch.com/missions. Lat/lng approximate.

Bi-monthly free food outreach at Faith Life Church in North Tampa (33613), near the University Area / Lake Magdalene corridor — twice-monthly Saturday distribution (1st & 3rd Sat). Contact: Ed Penn, Food Outreach Leader, (813) 333-8065. Listed as active on AmpleHarvest.org, Lemontree, and findhelp.org (as of March 2026). ⚠️ Hours not phone-confirmed. flctampa.org. Lat/lng approximate.

Confirmed active Salvation Army Community Worship Center Corps in North Tampa (33604) — emergency food boxes, social services, holiday food programs, and case management. Existence confirmed via the Salvation Army's own corps page. DISTINCT from the existing salvation-army-tampa entry (1603 N. Florida Ave), whose status is currently conflicted; this Sligh Ave site is the definitively confirmed Tampa corps. ⚠️ Specific food-pantry distribution hours not independently confirmed — call (813) 549-5285 before directing users. TampaFL@uss.salvationarmy.org. salvationarmyusa.org/fl/tampa/w-sligh-ave-corps. Lat/lng approximate.

Opened December 5, 2024 in the Westshore Business District (33609) — distinct from the Hyde Park ALDI (2100 W Swann Ave) ~2 miles south; fills the Westshore/Airport corridor gap. SNAP/EBT confirmed (ALDI chain-wide); WIC not accepted at any ALDI. (855) 955-2534. ⚠️ FAB PAUSED: Fresh Access Bucks is suspended statewide as of Aug 17, 2026 (no tokens after July 31, spend by Aug 16) due to a Feeding Florida funding shortfall — acceptsFreshAccessBucks set false until it resumes. SNAP/EBT unaffected. ⚠️ Since April 20, 2026, Florida SNAP/EBT can no longer be used to buy soda, candy, energy drinks, or ultra-processed desserts (2-year USDA demonstration project through April 19, 2028). Sources: WTSP, Creative Loafing Tampa, ALDI store locator.

St. Vincent de Paul food pantry in North Tampa / NW Hillsborough County (33612). Appointment required; photo ID required. Primarily serves NW Hillsborough including Lutz and Odessa — residents outside that zone are typically referred to a nearer SVdP site. Distinct from the other SVdP entries already in this database. ⚠️ Hours and active status are from 2024–2025 directory data only — call (813) 618-3381 to confirm before directing users. svdptampa.org. Lat/lng approximate.

Tampa Police Department's R.I.C.H. (Resources in Community Hope) House at Robles Park Village public housing (North/West Tampa, 33603) — a year-round food pantry run by an on-site TPD officer as site coordinator, in partnership with the Rise Tampa nonprofit. Also provides youth programming, tutoring, summer camps, and family services. Serves a high-need public-housing community. ⚠️ Call (813) 480-5621 ahead for services. risetampa.org/richhouse, tampa.gov/rich-house-robles-park. Sources: foodhelpline.org, risetampa.org. Lat/lng approximate.

Opened July 10, 2025 — the first ALDI in Lutz (Hillsborough County, US-41 corridor; within the DB's greater-Hillsborough scope, like the existing Sprouts Lutz). SNAP/EBT confirmed (ALDI chain-wide); WIC not accepted at any ALDI. Two other Lutz ALDIs (2215 Sun Vista Dr, 2500 Skybrooke Blvd) are noted but not yet added — opening dates unconfirmed. ⚠️ FAB PAUSED: Fresh Access Bucks is suspended statewide as of Aug 17, 2026 (no tokens after July 31, spend by Aug 16) — acceptsFreshAccessBucks set false until it resumes. (855) 955-2534. Sources: thatssotampa.com, patch.com, ALDI store locator. ⚠️ Since April 20, 2026, Florida SNAP/EBT can no longer be used to buy soda, candy, energy drinks, or ultra-processed desserts (2-year USDA demonstration project through April 19, 2028).

Monthly market (90+ vendors: local farms, artisans, food makers; founded 2021) in the Water Street development district of downtown Tampa (33602) — one of the few SNAP-accepting farmers markets directly in the urban core, filling a gap. SNAP/EBT confirmed (Marketspread + City of Tampa event listing). ⚠️ WIC unverified — call/check tampabaymarkets.com before directing WIC users. ⚠️ FAB PAUSED: Fresh Access Bucks is suspended statewide as of Aug 17, 2026 (no tokens after July 31, spend by Aug 16) — acceptsFreshAccessBucks set false until it resumes; SNAP/EBT unaffected. Pet-friendly. tampabaymarkets.com. Sources: Marketspread, Tampa Bay Markets, City of Tampa events, Yelp (Aug 2026).

Free community fridge housed inside the Yung Ho Tae Kwon Do School (est. 1974) in Sulphur Springs (33604) — walk in during dojo hours, no registration. Originally an outdoor fridge; after the city shut that down it found a permanent INDOOR home here. Fills a real gap in Sulphur Springs, one of Tampa's longest-standing grocery deserts. ⚠️ Verify the fridge is currently stocked and confirm hours at (813) 930-8384 before directing users. Sources: Creative Loafing Tampa Bay, Yelp, Nextdoor. Lat/lng approximate.

Hillsborough County Health Care Services + Feeding Tampa Bay drive-thru food distribution at the SouthShore Community Resource Center in Ruskin (South Hillsborough) — free fresh produce, meats, canned goods, and staples, no income restrictions (~800 attendees at the Aug 22 2026 event). Part of the county's Healthy Living pantry series (alongside the existing Lee Davis, All People's, Jackson Springs, and Plant City CRC entries). ⚠️ DISTINCT from the HCC SouthShore Mega Pantry (551 24th St NE, Ruskin) — different address and operator model. ⚠️ No fixed monthly schedule posted — call (813) 272-5220 (CRC) or (813) 272-5040 opt 7 (Healthy Living) for the next date. hcfl.gov. Lat/lng approximate.

CONFIRMED OPEN ~Aug 1, 2026 (held across 5 prior reports while it was pre-opening; now open). A 26,000 sq ft natural market + specialty café + bottle shop in Tampa's Encore mixed-income development (same district as Meacham Urban Farm) — local/organic produce, prepared foods, juice bar. Fills a grocery gap in the Encore/downtown corridor. ⚠️ Address appears in two forms — 1281 Ray Charles Blvd (Yelp/Apple Maps) and 1120 N Nebraska Ave Ste 110 (FL business filing) — likely one building with dual frontage. ⚠️ SNAP/EBT/WIC UNCONFIRMED and likely NOT accepted (boutique/premium format, like Duckweed) — verify at (813) 261-4850 or totummarket.com before directing SNAP households here. ⚠️ Since April 20, 2026, Florida SNAP/EBT can no longer be used to buy soda, candy, energy drinks, or ultra-processed desserts (2-year USDA demonstration project through April 19, 2028). Sources: Hoodline, WhatNow Tampa, Tampa Downtown Partnership (Aug 10 2026), Yelp.

Walk-in food pantry in Sulphur Springs (33604). No appointment or registration. Clients may visit once per week. ⚠️ Closes when food runs out — the Friday window is especially short (7–9am). Call to confirm stock before directing users. (813) 240-8774. Source: Lemontree/foodhelpline.org.

East Tampa / Ybor City corridor church pantry. Confirmed active via findhelp.org and Yelp (May 2026). ⚠️ Hours conflict across sources: Mon–Fri 10am–4pm vs. Mon 10am–7pm with a 12–5pm gap. Call before directing users, and confirm the pantry is open to non-members. (813) 248-8101. nmztampa.com.

Distributes 'blessing bags' with protein and staple items. No registration or requirements — open to all. Located at the Sandra Tini Outreach Center on the St. Lawrence campus (West Tampa, 33614). Bimonthly Sunday-afternoon distribution — useful for working families who can't reach weekday pantries. ⚠️ Confirm the 2nd & 4th Sunday schedule is current for fall 2026. (813) 875-4040. stlawrence.org/matthew25.

Free weekday lunch served from the parking lot of First Baptist Church of College Hill (College Hill / East Tampa, 33610). Walk-up, no registration, no income limits, no cap on weekly visits. Verified DISTINCT from College Hill Mennonite Church pantry (different church/denomination) and First Baptist of Progress Village (different neighborhood). ⚠️ Verify hours before directing users — source is the Hillsborough Education Foundation Food Resource List (Aug 2025), about a year old. (813) 248-6600 ext. 205. fbcch.org.

Monthly evening distribution (last Thursday) — a good option for working families who can't make daytime pantries. Open to all regardless of county; Feeding America partner. Verified DISTINCT from the Kinship Free Market — E 131st Ave stop (1915 E 131st, 33613, WellBuilt Cities pop-up) — different address, zip, operator, and schedule. ⚠️ Verify hours before directing users — last confirmed via findhelp.org review June 2026. (813) 971-7648. ubctampa.org.

Open Arms Ministry (est. 2004) serves homeless and marginalized neighbors in the Hyde Park / South Tampa area. Sunday hot meals at the church (500 W Platt); clothing closet 1st Sunday monthly. ⚠️ The HEF (Aug 2025) resource list also references a Wednesday 4–6pm food distribution at the church parking-lot corner of Magnolia Ave & Azeele St — the Sunday meal is well-sourced, but verify this Wednesday stop is still active before relying on it. (813) 253-5388. hydeparkumc.org. Sources: Lemontree/foodhelpline.org, HEF Food Resource List (Aug 2025), Tampa Homeless Resource Wiki.

Drive-thru Tuesday food pantry in Riverview (33579, southeast Hillsborough County ~18mi SE of downtown Tampa — within the app's county-wide scope) — no ID, no paperwork, no questions asked. Serves Riverview, Brandon, and the wider Hillsborough County / Tampa Bay area; all welcome. Confirmed active via findhelp.org and Yelp (May 2026). (813) 671-2009. lfcc.tv/food-pantry.

Long-established (1976) farmworker and community food pantry in Wimauma, southern Hillsborough County (33598) — about 30 miles from downtown Tampa and the first entry for this part of the county, which the database had not covered. Distributes fresh produce, dry goods and meats to roughly 500–700 families a week (~80,000 individuals and ~750,000 lbs of food a year). Feeding Tampa Bay partner. ⚠️ THE 'HOURS CONFLICT' IS NOT A CONFLICT — a Sep 2026 research report flagged Tuesday 9am–2pm and Wednesday 1–5:30pm as contradictory directory sourcing and recommended holding the entry until a call resolved it. Beth-El's OWN site (fetched Sep 16 2026) publishes BOTH: its food-pantry page states 'the main food distribution occurs on Tuesdays from 9am to 2pm at Beth-El campus', while its homepage lists a 'Client Choice Food Pantry' on 'Wednesday – 1:00 PM – 5:30 PM'. They are two different programmes on one campus, so both are recorded. Additional distributions also run through farm-outreach programmes, details not published. ⚠️ ELIGIBILITY NOT FULLY PUBLISHED — the ministry serves 'the farmworking community and our neighbors in need' and says 'All Are Welcome', and its stated service area is Tampa, Brandon, Plant City and Hillsborough County generally, but its site does not state whether ID, registration or an appointment is needed. Call before a first visit. ⚠️ Lat/lng are the Wimauma town centroid, NOT a geocode of the street address — the site sits on US-301 south of town, so the pin is approximate and should be corrected when a geocoder is available. (813) 633-1548 / info@beth-el.org. Sources: beth-el.org homepage and /food-pantry (both fetched), rightservicefl.org, foodpantries.org, findhelp.org, Lemontree.

Sixth rotating site of the Hillsborough County Healthy Living free-grocery and community-health-fair series, alongside the Lee Davis, All People's, Plant City CRC, Jackson Springs and SouthShore CRC entries. Groceries supplied by Feeding Tampa Bay: fresh fruit and vegetables, meats, canned goods, and staples like beans and rice. NO INCOME RESTRICTIONS, stated explicitly by the county. Health screenings, vaccinations and children's activities run alongside, to noon. Serves southern Hillsborough County / Wimauma. ⚠️ THE START TIME MOVES BETWEEN EVENTS, so do not assume it: the county's own newsroom gives 9–10:30am for May 16 2026, while its event listing for Oct 17 2026 gives 14:00–15:30 UTC, i.e. 10–11:30am EDT. Both are first-source; the time simply is not fixed. Always confirm the current date's time on (813) 272-5040 opt 7. ⚠️ Walk-up vs advance registration is NOT stated on any county page — ask when calling. ⚠️ On Oct 17 2026 this coincides with the county's larger 'Wimauma — Heart of Hillsborough' event at the same park (40+ exhibitors, plus a Feeding Tampa Bay mobile pantry while supplies last), so expect crowds and arrive early. ⚠️ DISTINCT from Beth-El Farmworker Ministry (18240 US Hwy 301 S), which is the weekly Wimauma anchor; this is an occasional no-ID same-day distribution that catches people who cannot make Beth-El's Tue/Wed schedule. Park line (813) 672-7881; programme line (813) 272-5040 opt 7; healthyliving@HCFL.gov. ⚠️ Lat/lng approximate. Sources: hcfl.gov newsroom (May 14 2026) and hcfl.gov event listing for Oct 17 2026, both fetched Sep 19 2026; hcfl.gov/locations/bethune-park for the address and park phone.