Food Bank of Manatee Asks For Donations Post Hurricane Irma

BRADENTON, FL — The Food Bank of Manatee is partnering with a number of local businesses to collect much needed non-perishable food items for residents struggling in the aftermath of Hurricane Irma. (Subscribe to the Bradenton Patch for Hurricane Irma news.)

The Food Bank of Manatee is operated by Meals on Wheels PLUS of Manatee. The food bank has been open since 1985 and has provided over 25 million pounds of food, along with supportive services in the community.

The Food Bank is the primary distribution point of food to over 115 food pantries and agencies, and is the only Feeding America hunger relief organization in Manatee County.

Families in crisis can receive food packages on a temporary basis, as well as emergency baby baskets with formula, diapers, wipes and other baby essentials.

Residents can support the food bank's efforts by making a donation here, or dropping off non-perishable shelf stable items at the following locations:

• All Manatee Goodwill locations
• Manatee Community Foundation: 2820 Manatee Ave W, Bradenton, FL 34205
• LWRBA: 8430 Enterprise Cir #140, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202
• Manatee Chamber of Commerce: 222 10th St W, Bradenton, FL 34205 and 4215 Concept Ct., Lakewood Ranch, FL 34211
• Synovus Banks: at 2520 Manatee Avenue West Bradenton, FL 34205 and 6705 Sr 70 East, Bradenton, FL 34203
• Morgan Stanley: 1401 Manatee Ave West Ste 1110 Bradenton, FL 34205
• Orange Theory Fitness: 5275 University Pkwy #116, Bradenton, FL 34201
• Outback Steakhouse: 4402 West Cortez Rd, Bradenton, FL

Residents can also register to volunteer in relief efforts by emailing jgodlewski@mealsonwheelsplus.org.

See Also:

• Manatee County: Don't Flush Toilets If You Don't Have Power, Boil Order For Some
• Tampa Bay Publix Stores, Malls Open: When Will Restaurants, Shops Reopen?
• Hurricane Irma - 3PM UPDATE, Tuesday - President Visiting Florida, Airport Reopens, Millions Still Without Power

Residents in need of food can call The Food Bank of Manatee 941-747-FOOD or go to www.foodbankofmanatee.org to locate the nearest food pantry for assistance.

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