How many free food pantries are there in Sarasota, Florida?

Feed America's directory lists 55 free food pantries, food banks, soup kitchens, mobile pantry sites, and WIC offices in Sarasota, Florida. Every listing is verified against federal, state, or community data sources.

Do I need to qualify or apply for free food in Sarasota?

Most food pantries in our directory are walk-in and free — no income proof, application, or appointment needed. A few specialized programs (like WIC) require eligibility verification. Each location page tells you what to bring.

What hours are food pantries in Sarasota open?

Hours vary by location. Many pantries operate 1–2 days per week, often weekday mornings or Saturday mornings. Always call before visiting — hours can change with no notice. If a pantry shows "Open Now" on our site, that's based on its published schedule.

Can I get food today in Sarasota, Florida?

Call 211 first — it's free, 24/7, and the dispatcher can route you to a pantry open right now or to an emergency food box. Soup kitchens (which serve hot meals) also operate same-day in most cities. We list both on this page.

Are there mobile pantries in Sarasota?

Mobile pantries are pop-up food distributions that change location week to week. Look for "mobile pantry" tagged listings on this page — they include the upcoming distribution location and time.

Is Feed America affiliated with the local food bank in Sarasota?

Feed America (feedam.org, EIN 92-1761881) is an independent 501(c)(3) directory. We are not affiliated with any local food bank. We aggregate publicly-available data from food banks, USDA, HRSA, and community sources to make finding help easier. For full nonprofit disambiguation, see /disclosures.

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Food Pantries in Sarasota, FL

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All Faiths Food Bank

food bank

8171 Blaikie Ct, Sarasota, FL 34240

941-379-6333

Not verified recently — call before visiting

Food Pantries in Sarasota, FL

All Faiths Food Bank

All Faiths Food Bank

Truvine Missionary Baptist Church

Bethesda House of Catholic Charities Food Pantry

Booker Middle School

Booker Middle School Drive-Thru Food Pantry

Boys & Girls Club at Newtown Estates Park

Brentwood Elementary

Brentwood Elementary School

Calvary Church of God

Catholic Charities - Sarasota

Centro Restauracion Pacto Eterno

Church of the Palms Food Pantry

Faith Lutheran

Friendship Center Food Pantry

Fruitville Elementary

Fruitville Elementary School Drive-Thru Food Pantry

Glasser/Schoenbaum Human Services Center Drive-Thru Pantry

GraceLife Food Pantry

Gulf Gate Elementary

Gulf Gate Elementary School Drive-Thru Food Pantry

Harvest Tabernacle

Islamic Society of Sarasota and Bradenton

Lee Wetherington Boys & Girls Club

Longwood Park

Mount Calvary First Baptist Church

Robarts Arena

Salvation Army - Sarasota

Sarasota Military Academy Drive-Thru Food Pantry

Second Chance - Last Opportunity

Second Chance Last Opportunity - Sarasota

St Wilfred Episcopal Church

St. Paul Food Pantry

Tatum Ridge Elementary School

The Salvation Army - 10Th St

The Salvation Army - 17Th St

The Salvation Army - S Tuttle Ave Corps

True Vine Baptist Church

Ed Smith Stadium

First Congregational Church

Friendship Baptist Church

Margie's Market

Restoration Fellowship

Resurrection House

The Salvation Army - Sarasota

First Presbyterian Church

Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library

GraceLife Sarasota Food Pantry

New Life Worship Center of Sarasota

Precious Jewels Academy

Restoration Fellowship

St. Jude Catholic Church

St. Paul Lutheran Church

St. Thomas More Catholic Church

Sarasota Hope House

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