Salvation Army Food Services

• Provides nutritious food to individuals and families in need.

  • Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 3 PM.

  • 639 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601

  • 352-376-1743
    
    

SWAG Family Resource Center

• Food pantry and other assistance programs

• Hours:

  • Monday 9am – 12pm, 1pm – 5pm

  • Tuesday 9am – 12pm, 1pm – 5pm

  • Wednesday 9am – 12pm, 1pm – 5pm

  • Thursday 9am – 12pm, 1pm – 5pm

  • Friday 9am-1pm

• 807 SW 64th Terrace Gainesville, FL 32607

• (352) 505-6823
  
  

Gainesville Community Ministry

• Food Pantry

  • Must apply in person M-Thurs. 9am-1pm. 

  • A picture ID and SS Card or SS Print-out required. 

  • Must show proof of income.

• USDA Food Distribution Site

  • Food is distributed 1 time a month. 

  • Call 352-372-8162 for the next distribution date. 

  • Must be a resident of Alachua County and have a photo ID.

•  238 SW 4th Avenue Gainesville, FL 32601

• 352-372-8162
  
  

Catholic Charities Gainesville

• Food Pantry

  • Pantry hours are Monday-Thursday 9:30am -12:30pm excluding holidays.

• 1701 NE 9th St, Gainesville, FL 32609

• 352-372-0294
  
  

The Children's Table

• Food Distribution Schedule:

  • Mondays 10am-12pm -- 680 West Thrasher Drive, Bronson, Florida

  • 2nd Wednesday Monthly -- 6114 280th St, Branford, Florida

  • 3rd Tuesday 9:30 Fanning Springs, 11:00 Old Town, 1pm Steinhatchee (exact locations unknown, call 352-486-6525 for details regarding those areas)

  • Every Other Friday -- Delivery Available

    • Schedules provided here
      
      

The Giving Garden

• Provides organic produce every Monday from 4:30-6pm. We offer any vegetables we have available, which currently includes mainly cooking greens and salad greens. 

• 225 NW 12th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601

• No sign up or credential is necessary to receive our produce.
  
  

Gainesville Free Grocery Store

• 2nd Tuesday of each month at the Civic Media Center (443 S. Main St. Gainesville)

  • Signup begins at 2 PM and the pantry opens around 3 PM.

  • No ID or proof-of-address required. Always FREE, and always you-pick your own groceries.

  • Runs until 5:30 PM, while supplies last.

  • Upcoming Dates