Pre-registration:

This is not required however, if you are unable to register in person at a distribution site, please submit a request for registration here. All information provided is confidential. Once you have filled out the form, a staff member will call you within 1-2 business days to complete registration. *Registration is not complete until a food bank representative provides you with an ID number.

Please consider the following guidelines when attending our pantries:

  • We only serve Sarasota and DeSoto county
  • Most food distributions are drive-through.
  • Please do not arrive more than 30 minutes prior to the scheduled time.
  • Clients at all pantries can receive only one serving per household.
  • If you have not done so in advance, you will be asked to register in person at all AFFB’s distribution sites.
  • Registration is a one-time process for all AFFB’s pantries.
  • Your information is confidential and will not be shared outside of the food bank network.
  • You will receive a client ID card. Please bring the card with you each time you visit one of our pantries.
  • The card will only be issued to the primary household member. Additional members do not require additional cards. One card per household.
  • You have the option to authorize someone outside of your household to collect food on your behalf. To do so, you must sign an authorization form: the TEFAP self-declaration form to designate a proxy.

Food Distribution Schedules

Find food distributions and food pantries in Sarasota, Laurel/Nokomis, Venice, North Port, Englewood and Arcadia.

May–Aug

North Sarasota

Updated 8/5

South Sarasota

Updated 7/23

DeSoto

Updated 6/2

SNAP (FOOD STAMPS) Application Assistance: All Faiths Food Bank provides assistance to individuals in Sarasota and DeSoto counties who would like to enroll for SNAP benefits. Please contact our food insecurity team for assistance.

For Sarasota County:

Email:  kiovino@allfaithsfoodbank.org

Phone: 941-379-6333 x 150

For Desoto County:

Email: orivas@allfaithsfoodbank.org

Phone: 941-379-6333 x 21301

Additional Resources

Find information on additional resources and assistance available

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