Highlights
Food Resources Across Central Florida Helping Families Impacted by the SNAP Cut
Oct 31, 2025
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.
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)
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
United Against Poverty (Orlando)
Offers emergency food assistance and a grocery program for those in crisis.
Serenity’s Grace
716 W. Robinson St., Orlando
Hours: Tuesdays 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
https://www.serenitysgiftoflove.com/news-and-events
Additional Central Florida food resources (courtesy of Wesh.com).
Lake County
Christian Food Pantry
103 High Ave, Lady Lake
Distributes food on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Lake Cares Food Pantry
4500 N. Highway 19A, Mount Dora
Distributes food on Tuesday Morning: 9 a.m. to 11:45 a.m., Wednesday Morning: 9 a.m. to 11:45 a.m., and Wednesday Afternoon: 2:30 p.m. – 5 p.m.
By Appointment Only
Martin Luther King Memorial Center
803 Florida Ave, Mount Dora
Distributes food on the third Friday of each Month: 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
Eustis Distribution Center
1128 E. Clifford Ave, Eustis
Distributes food on the fourth Friday of each month: 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Faith Christian Fellowship Church
1951 Dora Ave, Tavares
Distributes food on the first Saturday of Each Month: 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Howey Community Church
420 N. Palm Ave, Howey in the Hills
Distributes food on the first Wednesday of Each Month: 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Marion County
HIS Compassion Food Bank
2000 NE 78th St, Ocala
Distributes food every Tuesday from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Caring Hands
307 Hall St, Wildwood
Distributes food on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Sumter County
Wildwood Food Pantry
300 Mason St, Wildwood
Distributes food on the first and third Friday of each month, 9 a.m. - noon
