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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. 

Our Next

Food Distribution 

FRIDAY, Nov. 22, 2024

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

 

The Hope Ministries Food Pantry is a supplemental food bank that distributes food once a week. Distribution is done every Friday, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM.

  

Please click on the green 'Eligibility Requirements' button above for eligibility information.

Food distribution is limited to income-eligible residents of south Sumter County. Hope Ministries assists all residents living in the following south Sumter County cities:

 

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>  Bushnell

>  Center Hill

>  Croom-A-Coochee

>  Lake Panasoffkee

>  Linden

>  St. Catherine

>  Sumterville

>  Tarrytown

>  Wahoo

>  Webster

 

Hope Ministries works with Feeding America Tampa Bay to help meet the needs of the community. This pantry is also supported by individual contributions, local businesses/organizations, grant funding, and proceeds from our Thrift Store.

 

Necessary documents required at the time of sign-up and renewal to receive food: 

  • Proof of all household income (i.e. Paystubs, award documents [SSI, SSDI, Veteran benefits, etc.], child support info, and/or bank statements) 

  • Social Security cards for all household members (originals, no copies)

  • D.O.B. for all household members (birth certificates are not necessary, accurate verbal confirmation is fine)

  • Photo ID (for individual signing up, not for all household members)

  • Proof of south Sumter County residency

To request more information:


Contact the Hope Ministries Center

352-568-7729

You can also request more information with this form:

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Photography provided by Sarah Young of "The Inked Octopus".  www.facebook.com/TheInkedOctopus

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