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The Food Bank of Manatee prepares food
packages for families caught in emergency situations
due to unforeseen circumstances until a more permanent
arrangement can be made. Each package contains a
balanced diet of items sufficient to meet the needs
of a family for up to seven days. Baby packages are
also available which include infant formula, baby
food, diapers and other necessities.
In most cases,
assistance is provided the same day a call is received.
A community referral network allows The Food Bank
of Manatee to serve
those in need of one-time emergency help and prevents
duplication of assistance.
The Food Bank of Manatee also has a food
distribution program. This program provides an incredible
link to the hungry people of our county by distributing
food to other not-for-profit agencies. Agencies such
as churches, food pantries, soup kitchens and residential
treatment centers are able to receive bulk quantities
of food.
Food is received through donations from food drives
by churches, community organizations, businesses
and individuals. Although the majority of food is
donated during the Thanksgiving/Christmas season, the Food
Bank's
shelves need to be stocked year round.
Many area businesses and organizations have responded
to this need and sponsor food drives at various times
throughout the year, often with special incentives
to customers when they present canned goods. Meals
on Wheels PLUS will be happy to assist your business
or organization with a food drive program. Visit our
online virtual food drive and get
started today.
*Click
here for a printable PDF Sponsorship
Opportunities brochure and help us change the face
of hunger in Manatee County.
For more information on any of these services, please
call Meals on Wheels PLUS of Manatee, Inc.
811 23rd Avenue East
Bradenton, FL 34208
PHONE: (941) 747-4655
FAX: (941) 747-9871
Email:
info@mealsonwheelsplus.org
USDA
Non-Discrimination Statement
In accordance with Federal law and U.S.
Department of Agriculture policy, this
institution is prohibited from discriminating on
the basis of race, color, national origin, sex,
age, or disability. (Not all prohibited bases
apply to all programs.) To file a complaint of
discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of
Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W.,
Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 or call 800-795-3272
or 202-720-6382 (TTY). USDA is an equal
opportunity provider and employer.
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