Brandon
Necesitas Ayuda
Brandon Center
Riverview
Looking for help with food and live in the Brandon area
The Sanwa ECHO Food Pantry in Brandon was created to assist neighbors living in the Brandon area that includes Dover, Lithia, Mango, Seffner, Tampa 33610 area, Thonotosassa, Valrico. Neighbors who find themselves in a crisis situation are encouraged to visit the Brandon Resource Center (Sponsored by Brandon Legal Group) for temporary help with nutritious food.
Did you know we also help with clothes?
The ECHO Clothing Closet in Brandon provides each neighbor with five outfits and one pair of shoes. In addition, children will receive two new pairs of socks and underwear or diapers and when available we offer undergarments and socks for adults, too. If you live in the following zip codes: 33510, 33511, 33527, 33584, 33592, 33594, 33596 or 33610 and you need an outfit for a job interview or just need clothes altogether we are here ready to help.
But that’s not all that we do for our neighbors in the Brandon area?
We offer one-on-one job coaching, workshops, and Advocacy Care that will connect you with local resources that is specifically tailored to your needs.
During the holiday season neighbors living in motels, and hotels in the areas that ECHO serves receive a hot Thanksgiving meal and a blessing bags.
Do you help with Christmas? Absolutely, we do with our Gift of Hope outreach.
Gift of Hope is a partnerships with local faith-based organizations, businesses and community that brings holiday assistance for Christmas to our neighbors in Brandon and surrounding area. Check back with us in October for when to sign up.
Brandon Resource Center Sponsored by Brandon Legal Group
507 N Parsons Ave.
Brandon, FL 33510
Phone: 813.685.0935
OPEN: Monday through Friday
9:00am - 1:00pm
Tuesdays evenings 5pm-7pm
Serving the following zip code area:
33510, 33511, 33527, 33584, 33592, 33594, 33596, 33610
What do I need to Bring?
Requirements
- Current Photo ID (Driver’s license is preferred)
- Original Social Security Cards for each family member receiving assistance
- Current Proof of Address (Document must be dated or received in the last 30 days. Accepted items include; a bill, correspondence received in the mail (addressed to applicant), copy of current lease if signed in past 30 days, rent receipt or notarized letter with corresponding mail to verify.)
Please note that each applicant’s situation will be reviewed and services will be provided accordingly.
Visit Limits
Emergency Care Help Organization is here for emergencies. Visits must be a minimum of (4) four months apart from your previous visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
I don’t have my documents, what do I do?
We would be happy to provide resources to other agencies until you get your documents taken care of and even provide you with a small amount of food in the meantime.
What do I need to register with ECHO?
You will need an ID, a social security card for yourself and anyone else in the home needing services, and a recent piece of mail with your current address.
I just came in last month, can I get help again?
Unfortunately, ECHO exists to help those people that are in emergencies and you can only come once in a 4 month period. We would be happy to provide other resources for any ongoing food needs.
I’m homeless, can I still receive help?
Of course, our homeless neighbors can come to ECHO once in a month period if needed.
What we offer in Brandon
Did you know we offer life rebuilding programs that will prepare you for the workforce and more? But that’s not all! Neighbors currently participating in back to work or workshops are eligible for monthly food and/or clothing assistance. Check them out below!
Request a meeting with our Job Coach
Our one on one Back to Work program teaches participants how to write a resume, search for jobs, learn the do’s and don’ts of interviewing and much more!
Funded by Hillsborough County and Bank of America.
Register to meet with a job coach
We look forward to meeting you!
Our Workshops
Throughout the year we offer Budgeting, Sewing, Couponing, Starting a Business, Selling online and more workshops. Sign up below to be notified of our upcoming classes.
Funds donated in excess of need will help us continue to serve the hungry and vulnerable in our community, throughout the year. Echo of Brandon, Inc. is a 501 (c)(3) tax exempt organization. A copy of the official registration (CH15550) and financial information may be obtained from the Florida Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services by calling toll-free within the state 1-800-435-7352. Registration doesn’t imply endorsement, approval or recommendation by the state. Gifts to ECHO are tax deductible to the extent provided by law.
