HEALTH INSURANCE
Hillsborough county offers free health insurance to those who qualify and those who couldnt get Medicaid, the link is: https://hcfl.gov/residents/health-care-plan/apply-for-the-health-care-plan
The future of health plans needs to look more like this, youll want to see this: https://joincrowdhealth.com
For those in need of help with Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, food or housing check out this link:https://24help.org
In addition is https://findhelp.org
Free Medicare Help (352)841-0632 or (339)226-6287
FOOD PANTRIES
The Compassion House is an outreach ministry to the Brandon community. Our goal is to give a hand-up to people who are experiencing financial hardship by providing them with food and clothing. The Compassion House serves between 50 to 75 individuals and families each month. The Gospel of Jesus Christ is the center of this much needed ministry.
Location: 206 N. Moon Ave. Brandon, FL 33510
Hours of Operation: 5:30-7:30 PM (2nd and 4th Tuesdays) and 10:00 AM-Noon (2nd and 4th Wednesdays)
(813) 689-1204
Seeds of Hope Presbyterian Church | 710 Bloomingdale Ave. Brandon, Fl. 33511 | Thursdays 5:30 pm – 7 pm | 813-730-8770
Nativity Catholic Church | 705 E Brandon Blvd. Brandon, FL 33511 Requirements live in these zip codes: 33510, 33511, 33594, 33596 | Thursdays 11 am – 12 pm | 813-681-4609 or 813-707-1523
Bread of Refuge | 521 Wilbur Street Brandon, FL. 33511
Community Food Pantry & Hot Meals Mon – Fri 11am – 12:30 | Sunday location | Baylife Church off of Lemon & MLK from 3pm – 5pm. 813-695-6058- Pastor Sharon
Bell Shoals Baptist Church | 1917 Bell Shoals Rd Brandon, FL 33511
Wednesdays 10am-11am
Portamento of Hope Café | 107 Mason St, Brandon, Fl 33511 Bagged lunches Mon, Wed, Fri 12 – 12:30 pm | Tues & Thurs 5-7 pm
Guided Path | 711 Lithia Pinecrest Rd Brandon, FL 33511 | Food Distribution Tues 11- 2 pm | 813-381-4455
St. Andrews United Methodist Church | 3315 S Bryan Rd (corner of Bloomingdale) Drive-Thru Pantry Wed 9 am -11 am, must call ahead of time 813-689-6849
CCH Centro Cristiano Hispano | 2014 Providence Rd Brandon, FL 33511 | Food Box Tues 10-12 PM | arrive 1 hour before
Limona Village Chapel | 408 Limona Rd Brandon, FL 33510 | Hot Dinner Wednesdays 6- 7 pm
The Three B’s Ministry | 306 Lithia Pinecrest Rd, Brandon 33511 | Wednesday 1-3 pm | Kids and maternity clothes
Wednesday 10:30am-12pm | ID (and proof of address if different on the ID) | 813-624-1119
Riverview Area
Riverview First Methodist Church | 8002 U.S Highway 301 S. Riverview, FL 33578 | 677-5995 | Every Tuesday & Thursday from 10 am – 12 pm
Seeds of Hope Presbyterian Church | 710 Bloomingdale Ave. Brandon, Fl. 33511 | 813-730-8770 | Every Thursday from 5:30 PM – 7 PM
Food for Pets
Community Pet Project | Pet food is distributed Saturdays and Sundays. Free pet food delivery and free pick-up options | To request pet food, email communitypetproject@yahoo.com or call to 813-530-6722 for more information.
Redeemer Church | 12404 Boyette Rd. Riverview, FL | 813-741-1776 | Every 1st Thursday 9 am – 11 am & Every 3rd Thursday 5 pm – 7 pm
Resurrection Catholic Church | 6819 Krycul Ave, Riverview, FL 33578 | 813-677-2175 | Every Wednesday 8:30 am – 10 am. Zip code restricted to: 33534, 33569, 33578, 33579, and 33619
World Harvest Worship Center | 7017 Gibsonton Dr. Gibsonton, FL 33534 | 813-501-3068 | Every Saturday from 10 am – 11 am. First come, first served basis
Love First Christian Center | 12847 Balm Riverview Rd. Riverview, FL 33579 | 813-671-2009 | Every Tuesday from 10 am – 1 pm
Ruskin/Apollo Beach/Wimamua/Sun City Center Area
St. Anne Catholic Church | 106 11th Ave NE, Ruskin, FL 33570 | 813-671-5264 | Every Wednesday 8am – 11am | Requirement: please bring a current bill for proof of address.
Calvary Lutheran Church | 1250 College Ave., Ruskin | 813-641-7790 | Every Tuesday 8:30 am – 10:30 am. Requirements: Clients must live in Ruskin, Wimauma, Apollo Beach, Balm, Parish, or Gibsonton
Church of Christ | 1611 1st St. SW Ruskin, FL 33570 | 813-645-7607 | Every 3rd Saturday 10 am – 12 pm
Meet Me In The Street Ministry | 1023 S Tamiami Trail, Ruskin, FL 33570 | Every Tuesday at 6 pm (distributes food next to St. Anne’s Church at the Winn-Dixie)
Sea Glass Church | 202 Flamingo Dr., Apollo Beach, FL 33572 | 813-773-4333 | Every Monday night 6 pm – 7pm
Our Lady of Guadalupe Mission | 16650 US Hwy 301 S. Wimauma, FL 33598 | 813- 633-2384 | Every Saturday from 7:30 am – 10:30 am
Beth-El Mission | 18240 US 301 S Wimauma, FL 33598 | 813-633-1548 | Every Wednesday 1 pm – 5:30 pm
Mt. Zion AME Church Riverview | 5920 Robert Tolle Drive Riverview, Fl. 33578 | 813-337-7457 | Every 2nd and 4th Thursday 11:00 am – 2:00 pm. Call and leave the name address and number of people in the family | Bro. Shannon Burch 813-625-1203 | Sis Rebecca Earl 813-401-1116 (Pantry Coordinator)
Reach City Church | 6605 Krycul Avenue, Riverview, FL 33578 | 813-677-4453 | Every Monday from 9 am – 10:30 am
Click this link for healthcare options for Hillsborough county residents: https://hcfl.gov/residents/health-care-plan/apply-for-the-health-care-plan
Bread of Refuge
Phone: (813) 340-2092
Daily Food Distribution
Food boxes for families in need
*** ONE BOX PER CAR ***
Monday - Friday
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM (or until food runs out)
Bread of Refuge Ministry
521 Wilbur St. Brandon FL 33511
Hot Meals Sunday
Hot meals for homeless
Every Sunday
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Bread of Refuge Ministry
521 Wilbur St. Brandon FL 33511
Help with obtaining Medical Insurance
Monday - Friday
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Bread of Refuge Ministry
521 Wilbur St. Brandon FL 33511
Thrift store
Mon-Sat
10:00-2:00
Tampa General Hospital provides necessary medical care regardless of a patients ability to pay for services. Click below link for information about these services.
Free and Low-Cost Clinics
For non-emergency situations, several community health clinics provide free or low-cost medical care on a year-round basis.
Medical clinic 4118 N Mac Dill Ave
Judeo Christian Health Clinic
A non-profit organization that provides free medical care and services to eligible low-income, uninsured individuals in Hillsborough County.
Lee Davis Neighborhood Services Center
Lee Davis neighborhood service center
County government office
3402 N 22nd St
Lee Davis Health Center
A community health center offering year-round services, including healthcare for the homeless.