HELPING THE HUNGRY

TBNEH Hunger Relief Programs

Tampa Bay Network to End Hunger (TBNEH) has gathered information about local food assistance programs in Hillsborough, Pasco, and Pinellas counties. Different types of programs that provide food assistance are outlined below.

FOOD PANTRIES

A food pantry is a distribution center where individuals can go to receive food. Please call or email food providers before going there, as information may have changed.

Click HERE Hillsborough Food Pantries

Click HERE Pasco Food Pantries

Click HERE Pinellas Food Pantries

MOBILE FOOD PANTRIES

Mobile food pantries bring food directly to specific areas where individuals can meet to receive.

Click HERE Mobile Food Pantries

MEAL PROGRAMS

Meal programs provide prepared and hot meals. Often these sites offer to-go meals/snacks, groceries, toiletries, and benefits assistance. Please call or email food providers before going there, as information may have changed.                                                

Click HERE Hillsborough Meal Programs

Click HERE Pasco Meal ProgramsClick HERE Prepared Meals in Pinellas County

MEMBER SPOTLIGHT

TBNEH is proud of the wonderful work done by its members. St. Vincent de Paul has locations throughout the Bay Area to help those in need.

SAINT VINCENT DE PAUL

Various locations listed below

St. Vincent de Paul is all about serving our neighbors in need, regardless of race or religious affiliation. Difficulties such as – a lost job, an illness or unexpected expense – can leave families in need of basic necessities like food, shelter, medicine, clothing, and transportation.

St Vincent de Paul programs address an individual or family’s initial emergency, then provide continuing services that can bring lasting change.

Corpus Christi9715 N 56th St 33617Temple TerraceSat 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
St Lawrence5521 N Himes Ave 33607West TampaCall 813 875 4040
St Mark1924 Cross Creek Blvd 33647New TampaTue 3:00 – 6:00pm
St Mary15520 N Boulevard 33613North TampaTue 10:00 – noon
St Patrick4518 S Manhattan 33609South TampaCall 839 5337 x174
St Paul12708 N Dale Mabry 33618North West TampaMon & Thur 9:00 – noon
St Peter Claver1203 N Nebraska 33602Downtown East2nd & 4th Sat 8:00 – 9:30am
St Timothy17512 Lakeshore Rd 33558North of Ehrlich Road1st and 3rd Sundays 2-4pm

FUN, FAMILY-FRIENDLY RECIPE

Chef Kevin McGinnis remembers trying to invent new low-cost meals for his own young family.  For a fun, new chicken dish – made with ingredients usually available in food assistance pantries – check out the recipe below.

Potato Chip Chicken Breasts Recipe
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Potato Chip Chicken Breasts Recipe

Recipe by Chef Kevin
Servings

4

servings
Prep time

10

minutes
Cooking time

35

minutes
Total time

45

minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 boneless chicken breasts in halves

  • 2 Tbsp butter, melted

  • 1 tsp dried parsley

  • 3/4 cup natural potato chips, coarsely crushed

  • Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F
  • Rub the chicken with the melted butter and season with parsley, salt and pepper.
  • Coat with the crushed potato chips and place on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
  • Bake for 30-35 minutes until cooked through.
  • Served with a tossed salad or roasted vegetables.

Need food assistance?

If you or someone you know needs food assistance, there are resources available—regardless of your age, background, or immigration status. To find local food programs across the Tampa Bay Area, go to the Tampa Bay Area Network to End Hunger’s comprehensive guide of what’s available in your area. To learn more, visit here.

TBNEH along with community Partners like Car Credit, are committed to finding solutions to end hunger in Tampa Bay.