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Hillsborough County, Fla. (Nov. 2, 2026) - Hillsborough County's Healthy Living Program will host an additional event this month where residents can receive free groceries.

The County's Healthy Living Program and Feeding Tampa Bay typically give away food once a month from January through October but increase the number of giveaways during holiday season in November and December.

Hillsborough County residents can pick up free groceries at the following times and places in November:

  • Nov. 6, 4-5:30 p.m. or while supplies last, Plant City Community Resource Center, 307 N. Michigan Ave., Plant City, FL 33566
  • Nov. 6, 4-5:30 p.m. or while supplies last, Gardenville Recreation Center, 6219 Symmes Rd., Gibsonton, FL 33534

The food, provided in partnership with Feeding Tampa Bay, generally includes fresh fruit and vegetables, meats, canned goods, and staples like beans and rice. There are no income restrictions to receive the food.

For more information on the food giveaways, call Hillsborough County Health Care Services, (813) 272-5040, Option 7. 

About Hillsborough County

Established in 1834, Hillsborough County government provides essential services to a diverse and growing community under the leadership of a publicly elected, seven-member Board of County Commissioners. Services include water, solid waste and recycling, parks and recreation, public safety, infrastructure, pet resources, economic development, environmental stewardship and a wide range of community programs and public services. Hillsborough County services are paid for in part by property taxes. Learn more at HCFL.gov/PropertyTax.