FOOD DISTRIBUTION
The Hope Ministries Food Pantry initially began with just a few bags of groceries out of the First Baptist Church of Bushnell's church office. As the need increased, it quickly became apparent to us, that a new space was paramount.
In 2010, during the great economic decline, we started distributing food on a much larger scale, in a shopping center space that was donated in Bushnell. With the larger facility, we were able to help many more families in the community.
The requirement for food continued to grow exponentially. Therefore, in July of 2012, we moved to our current leased space where we now serve approximately 200-250 families at every distribution.
In the Spring of 2013, we purchased 9.2 acres of the adjoining property to be used for the future expansion of Hope Ministries.
The Hope Ministries Food Pantry is a supplemental food bank that distributes food every 1st and 3rd Thursday. Distribution begins at 9am on a first come first serve basis. Please pre- register using the QR code below. If unable to, we will assist you when you get here or come by the Hope Center during business hours and we will help you!
To request more information:
Call the Hope Ministries Center, 352-568-7729
or
Email us directly at hopeministriesfl@fbcbushnell.org
*Please include your Name, Email, and Message.
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