Food Resources Across Central Florida Helping Families Impacted by the SNAP Cut

Oct 31

With the government shutdown leading to interruptions in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits as of November 1, 2025, many families and individuals in Central Florida are facing a sudden increase in food insecurity. When assistance is delayed or reduced, access to regular, nutritious meals becomes an urgent concern.

If you’ve been impacted by the loss of SNAP benefits, it’s important to know that there are food resources throughout Central Florida that are stepping up to help.

Below are several organizations serving the region, ready to help those facing food insecurity due to the SNAP disruption.

Brevard County

Ascension Catholic Church

815 E Fee Ave, Melbourne, FL

https://www.ascensioncatholic.net

Advent Lutheran Church

7550 North Wickham Road Melbourne, FL 32940

Advent’s food pantry distributes food each week on Thursday nights.

https://www.adventbrevard.org

Bethel Abundant Life Ministries

1081 Port Malabar Blvd, Palm Bay, FL 32905

Distributes food every third Saturday, 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church

5135 North US Highway 1, Cocoa, FL 32927

Distributes food on Friday, 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Brevard Adventist Community Services

5005 Barna Avenue

Titusville, FL 32780

Distributes food every second Thursday, 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

http://titusville22.adventistchurchconnect.org/ministries

City Church Space Coast

344 Emerson Drive North West

Palm Bay, FL 32907

Distributes food on Thursdays, 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. (except Thanksgiving Day)

http://www.cityteam.cc

Cor Jesu at Saint Theresa Catholic Church

2306 South Hopkins Street

Titusville, FL 32780

Distributes food on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

East Coast Christian Center

670 North Courtenay Parkway

Merritt Island, FL 32953

Distributes food on Tuesday, 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

www.eccc.us/ministries/food-pantry

Emmanuel United Methodist Church

2800 West Eau Gallie Boulevard

Melbourne, FL 32935

Distributes food on Mondays from 9:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. and on Fridays from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

http://www.emmanuelmelbourne.org/

First United Methodist Church

3300 North Atlantic Avenue

Cocoa Beach, FL 32931

Distributes food on the Third Sunday, 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

www.fumccb.com

Grace Life Church

3420 Murrell Boulevard

Rockledge, FL 32955

Distributes food on Monday, 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

www.gracebrevard.org/grace-pantry

Lockmar Baptist Church

700 Emerson Drive Northeast

Palm Bay, FL 32907

Distributes food on the first and third Saturday, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

www.lockmarbc.com

New Life Restoration Ministries

1312 East University Boulevard

Melbourne, FL 32901

Saint Vincent de Paul Our Lady of Grace Parish

300 Malabar Road Southeast

Palm Bay, FL 32907

www.ourladyofgracechurch.com/st-vincent-de-paul

Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida – Brevard Branch

3125 Skyway Circle, Melbourne (Brevard County).

This branch supports a network of nonprofit agencies across Brevard County. The overall food bank serves Brevard, Lake, Marion, Orange, Osceola, Seminole and Volusia counties.

If you are facing a SNAP gap, this organization is a key link. Call them or visit their website to find a pantry in your ZIP code.

https://feedhopenow.org

Sharing Center of Central Brevard

113 Aurora St., Cocoa, FL 32922Open Monday–Friday 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. & 1:00–3:00 p.m.

They focus on emergency food assistance and guidance to families facing basic needs challenges.

South Brevard Sharing Center

17 E Hibiscus Blvd, Melbourne, FL 32901

Serving the southern portion of Brevard County, this pantry provides emergency groceries and essential items to families in need.

Open Monday–Friday 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Bring photo ID and proof of residence for your first visit.

North Brevard Charities

412 Main St., Titusville, FL

Serving northern Brevard County, their food pantry is open Tuesdays and Fridays from 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

The Salvation Army – North/Central Brevard

919 Peachtree St., Cocoa, FL 32922

Open Tuesday–Friday from 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m., distributing canned goods, non-perishables, and perishables. Photo ID and household size needed.

Orlando Area

Pearlman Food Pantry (Jewish Family Services Orlando)

2100 Lee Rd., Winter Park, FL 32789 Open Monday–Thursday 9 a.m.–4 p.m., by appointment only for food assistance. They serve the Central Florida region and mention they’ve helped many who recently lost benefit assistance.

Jewish Family Services

Catholic Charities of Central Florida – Agape Mission Markets

Multiple sites across Central Florida, including Orlando, Kissimmee, Port Orange, Lakeland, and Winter Haven. These mission markets provide fresh meat, fruits, vegetables, and staple groceries.

http://cflcc.org

Central Florida Hope Center

Multiple sites in Central Florida)Their pantry is open Monday–Friday, 10 a.m.–1 p.m. They use a “personal-shopper” style format so you can select items appropriate for your household size.

cfl-hope.org.