811 23rd Avenue E., Bradenton, FL 34208 (941) 747-4655
The Food Bank of Manatee is a PLUS program of Meals on Wheels PLUS of Manatee. The Food Bank is the largest hunger-relief organization based in Manatee County, and has provided over 58 million pounds of food since 1985 for local children, families, and seniors. The Food Bank of Manatee provides nutritional assistance and caring, supportive services to individuals in need throughout Manatee County by distributing food through local non-profit partner agencies and food pantries, and through direct services to the community.
What is the difference between a Food Bank and a Food Pantry? A food bank is the warehouse for millions of pounds of food and other products that go out to the community. A food pantry functions as the arms that reach out to that community directly. Some use mobile food pantries, which reach people in areas of high need. BECOME AN AGENCY»
The Food Bank of Manatee’s Mobile Produce Pantry is just as it sounds—a produce pantry on wheels! With the mobile produce truck purchased through a grant provided by the Bradenton Kiwanis Club, The Food Bank of Manatee is able to distribute fresh produce to Manatee County children and families. MORE INFO»
The Emergency Family Program distributes food-crisis stabilization boxes to non-profits for food-insecure families with immediate needs. The boxes provide families in crisis enough food to feed them for a week. MORE INFO»
The Baby Basket Program contains critical care items such as formula, baby food, diapers, wipes, and toys for mothers and infants up to 2 years old in critical need. MORE INFO»
Our Mission:
To assist individuals to live independently by providing nutrition and caring, supportive services.
811 23rd Avenue East
Bradenton, FL 34208
Phone: (941) 747-4655
Fax: (941) 746-7040
Meals on Wheels PLUS of Manatee, Inc. complies with the Florida Department of Transportation District One (FDOT D1) Title VI Plan accordance with the minimum requirements of Section 49 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 21 and Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Circular 4702.1B. PLEASE CLICK THIS LINK TO REGISTER A GRIEVANCE FOR ANY ADA/TITLE VI PLAN INFRACTIONS Meals on Wheels PLUS de Manatee, Inc. cumple con el plan del título vi del distrito uno del Departamento de Transporte de Florida (FDOT d10) de acuerdo con los requisitos mínimos de la sección 49 del código de regulaciones Federales, parte 21 y la circular 4702.1b HAGA CLIC EN ESTE ENLACE PARA REGISTRAR UNA QUEJA POR CUALQUIER INFRACCIÓN DEL PLAN ADA/TÍTULO VI
Meals on Wheels PLUS of Manatee is a 501 (c)3 organization. The Florida Registration Number for Meals on Wheels PLUS of Manatee is #CH1420. A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL FREE 800-435-7352 OR AT WWW.800HELPFLA.COM WITHIN THE STATE. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE.
Meals On Wheels PLUS of Manatee, Inc. (“MOWP”) is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with anti-discrimination laws, it is the purpose of this policy to effectuate these principles and mandates. MOWP prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
