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Polk County, Florida

Food pantries and meals in Polk County, Florida

47 places of food pantries and meals in Polk County. Each listing shows the day we checked it, and anything we could not confirm says call first.

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Food pantries and meals in Lakeland15

Lakeland

New Jerusalem MBC

Food pantry, a Feeding Tampa Bay partner. Serves Polk county. Residence Or Income Requirements) That Must Be Met To Be Served By This Program, Any Requirements (Ex. Proof Of Identification Or Address),.

Hours
Wednesday, 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM
Address
1125 N New York Avenue, Lakeland, FL 33805

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Lakeland

Senior Box at Viste

Monthly Senior Box of food for people 60 and older who meet the income limit. Bring an ID. Serves Bartow, Fort Meade, Lakeland, Mulberry.

Hours
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Address
1232 E Magnolia St, Lakeland, FL 33801

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Food pantries and meals in Bartow6

Food pantries and meals in Winter Haven5

Food pantries and meals in Lake Wales5

Lake Wales

Lake Wales SDA Church

Food pantry, Free meals, a Feeding Tampa Bay partner.

Hours
Food pantry: 3rd Sunday, 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Free meals: 3rd Sunday, 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Address
233 Burns Avenue, Lake Wales, FL 33859

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Lake Wales

The Salvation Army Polk County FL (Lake Wales) Service Unit

Salvation Army location that lists disaster relief, help for people without a home and food help. Help depends on funding and need, so call first to ask what is available now and what to bring.

Hours
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Address
Unspecified, Lake Wales, FL 33853

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Checked October 9, 2026. Source: The Salvation Army location finder.Suggest an update

Food pantries and meals in Haines City4

Haines City

SVDP Haines City

Food pantry, a Feeding Tampa Bay partner. Reside within our service area and meet income guidelines of the USDA.

Hours
Wednesday, 10:15 AM to 12:00 PM
Address
1001 S 10th St, Haines City, FL 33844

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Food pantries and meals in Mulberry2

Food pantries and meals in Auburndale3

Food pantries and meals in Frostproof3

Frostproof

The Salvation Army Polk County FL (Frostproof) Service Unit

Salvation Army location that lists disaster relief, help for people without a home and food help. Help depends on funding and need, so call first to ask what is available now and what to bring.

Hours
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Address
Unspecified, Frostproof, FL 33843

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Checked October 9, 2026. Source: The Salvation Army location finder.Suggest an update

Food pantries and meals in Bradley1

Food pantries and meals in Eagle Lake1

Food pantries and meals in Fort Meade1

Food pantries and meals in Lake Alfred1

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Where can I get free food in Polk County, Florida?

We have confirmed 47 places that can help in Polk County: Greater St. Paul FSC in Lakeland (Monday and Thursday, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM), (863) 686-8865, call first; New Jerusalem MBC in Lakeland (Wednesday, 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM), (863) 688-9241, call first; St. Joseph Outreach (Lakeland) (Tuesday, 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM), (863) 276-3775, call first. 44 more are listed on this page. Please call first to confirm the ones marked call first. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.

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