Hillsborough County's Health Care Services will host three events this month where residents can receive free groceries.
The food packages, provided in partnership with Feeding Tampa Bay, generally include fresh fruit and vegetables, meats, and other staples. There are no income restrictions to receive the food. The County's Healthy Living Program and Feeding Tampa Bay typically hold 16 food pantry events throughout the year: Once a month for 10 months, with an additional three food pantries in November before Thanksgiving and another three in December.
Hillsborough County residents can pick up free groceries at the following times and places in November:
- Nov. 7, 4-5:30 p.m., Gardenville Recreation Center, 6219 Symmes Rd., Gibsonton, FL 33534
- Nov. 13, 10-11:30 a.m., Lee Davis Community Resource Center, 3402 N. 22nd St., Tampa, FL 33605
- Nov. 14, 4-5:30 p.m., Plant City Community Resource Center, 307 N. Michigan Ave., Plant City, FL 33566
For more information on the food giveaways, call Hillsborough County Health Care Services, (813) 272-5040, Option 7.