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Food & Essentials
Food assistance, meal programs, groceries, and everyday essentials.
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Useful places to start.
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St Petersburg Free Clinic
Operates FRESH Pantry with free groceries and food support for county residents; also offers health services.
Positive Impact ST. PETE
Provides free groceries and food support to address hunger and inequality in the community.
City of St. Petersburg Food Access Programs
City-run food access services including free youth meals and pantry initiatives.
Feeding Pinellas (the Market at Feeding Pinellas)
Provides food assistance and relief services, including pantry distributions.
The Salvation Army – St. Petersburg Corps
Provides emergency food assistance, hot meals, and basic necessities, with connections to shelter and utility support.
St. Vincent de Paul CARES
Offers food assistance, emergency financial help, and case management for individuals and families facing hardship in Pinellas County.
Metropolitan Ministries
Provides food pantries, hot meals, and crisis assistance across the Tampa Bay area, including support for Pinellas residents.
Meals on Wheels of Pinellas
Delivers nutritious meals and wellness checks to seniors and homebound individuals in Pinellas County.
Daystar Life Center
Provides groceries, hot meals, clothing, and hygiene items through a trusted community support center in central Pinellas.
Florida ACCESS (SNAP & Benefits Portal)
Official state portal for applying to SNAP, cash assistance, and related benefits to support long-term food security.