ALACHUA COUNTY

Food pantries and free food in Gainesville, FL

36 resources with published information, last confirmed October 6, 2026. Requirements we couldn’t confirm are marked unknown.

Food resources in Gainesville

food pantry

HOPE @HealthStreet

2401 SW Archer Road, Gainesville

Today, Oct 812:00 PM–4:00 PM
Fresh produce
Needs verification
produce giveaway

Gainesville Giving Garden

225 NW 12th Avenue, Gainesville

Mon, Nov 24:30 PM–6:00 PM · While supplies last
Walk-upFresh produce
Needs verification
mobile distribution

Hoda Center

5220 SW 13th St, Gainesville

Contact for current hoursSchedule not confirmed
Trusted secondary source
food pantry

The Oaks Church

4610 SW Archer Rd, Gainesville

Sat, Oct 108:30 AM–10:30 AM
Trusted secondary source
food pantry

Victorious Faith

11411 SR 121, Gainesville

Sat, Oct 1010:00 AM–12:00 PM
Walk-up
Trusted secondary source
mobile distribution

Vida Springs Church

2925 NW 39th Ave, Gainesville

Sat, Oct 109:30 AM
Walk-upFresh produce
Trusted secondary source

Coming up in Gainesville

Full food calendar

Getting there by bus

Gainesville RTS serves the city. Each resource page can plan a scheduled bus trip from your location, including transfers. Times come from the published timetable, not live tracking.

How to reach food pantries by RTS bus

Before you go

Hours, supplies and requirements change. Call or check the organization’s own page, bring a bag if you can, and arrive early for “while supplies last” distributions.

Guide to finding free food in Gainesville

See it on a map

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