Pine Island Food Pantry, Inc.

Updates

Mobile Food Pantry at Pine Island UMC

Aug 21, 2020 – Aug 21, 2020

No need to get out of your vehicle. Open to everyone who needs food.

Posted on May 15, 2020

Thank You to the Pine Island Elks for the $2,000 donation to the Pine Island Food Pantry today!

Posted on Apr 8, 2020

We are open and accepting new clients. Clients are now welcome into the Pantry with masks on. We remain committed to caring for those in need on the island. In order to ensure the safety and well-being of all of our volunteers and clients we are asking all clients to wear masks. If you don't ...

About us

The Pine Island Food Pantry is housed in the Life Center of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church on Stringfellow Road in Bokeelia.

The pantry serves residents of Pine Island and greater Matlacha.

Open Mondays and Thursdays from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m., closed on holidays.

Clients can receive groceries monthly. A list of additional services on the island and in SW FL is provided below.

Donations of nonperishable food can be dropped off at the following locations: Winn-Dixie, V.F.W., American Legion, Moose, Stonegate Bank and the Matlacha Post Office.

Monetary donations can be mailed to Pine Island Food Pantry, 12175 Stringfellow Road, Bokeelia, FL 33922. Checks should made out to "Pine Island Food Pantry."

Questions? Call 239-443-6561 and leave a message or

Email: pineislandfoodpantry@gmail.com

Interested in donating or holding a food drive?

Donations can be dropped off to the Pine Island Food Pantry in the Life Center of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church on Stringfellow Road in Bokeelia on Monday or Thursday between 8:30 and 10:30 am.

For large donations please call (239) 443-6561 to arrange a drop off time.

Most Needed Pantry Items

· Cereal

· Peanut Butter and Jelly

· Canned Fruits and Canned Vegetables

· Spaghetti Sauce, Canned Pasta, Tomatoes & Tomato Sauce

· Rice, Canned Potatoes and Spaghetti Noodles

· Canned Tuna, Chicken and Beef

· Macaroni and Cheese & Hamburger Helper

· Baked Beans, Pork and Beans & small packages of instant potatoes

· Chicken Noodle, Tomato and other Hearty Soups

· Toilet Paper, Bar Soap, Shampoo & Toothpaste

· Dry Dog Food & Dry and Canned Cat Food

Additional Client Resources:

Community Cooperative - Upcoming Mobile Food Pantries

Harry Chapin - Upcoming Mobile Food Pantries

Beacon of Hope - their FeedAmerica Food Pantry is open from 9 am- 11am on Saturday mornings.

Pine Island F.I.S.H.

Matlacha Hookers

Pine Island Methodist Church – Need additional help with food? Call Beverly at 765-404-3835

Pine Island Community Church (PICC) Ministries - includes various programs, such as • Backpacks for the Homeless (food & toiletries) • Food Pantry • Pet Pantry