FOOD PANTRY & CLOTHING ROOM

Looking for help with food and live in the Brandon/Riverview area?

The Food Pantry in Brandon/Riverview was created to assist neighbors living in the Brandon & Riverview area that includes: Brandon, Clair-Mel, Dover, Gibsonton, Lithia, Mango, Progress Village, Riverview, Seffner, Sun City Center, Tampa – East, Thonotosassa, & Valrico. Neighbors who find themselves in a crisis situation are encouraged to visit the Brandon Legal Group Welcome Center 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 a pair of shoes. In addition, children will receive two new pairs of socks and underwear or diapers. If you live in the following zip codes: 33510, 33511, 33527, 33547, 33578, 33579, 33584, 33592, 33594, 33596, 33610, 33534, 33569, 33570, 33572, 33573, or 33619 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/Riverview area.  

We offer one-on-one job coaching, Learning Lab Coaches, financial workshops, and access to local resources that are specifically tailored to your needs. See details below.

During the holiday season neighbors living in motels in the areas that ECHO serves receive a hot Thanksgiving meal and blessing bags.

WHAT DO I NEED TO BRING?

Required Documents

To receive assistance, applicants must provide the following:

• Current Photo ID
  (A driver’s license is preferred.)

• Original Social Security Cards
  Required for each family member receiving assistance.

• Current Proof of Address
  Document must be dated or received within the last 30 days. Accepted documents include:

  • Utility bill

  • Mail or correspondence addressed to the applicant

  • Copy of a current lease (signed within the past 30 days)

  • Rent receipt

  • Notarized letter with corresponding mailed documentation to verify address

Important Notice

Each applicant’s situation is reviewed individually. Services are provided based on eligibility and available resources.

Visit Limits

Emergency Care Help Organization (ECHO) provides assistance for emergency situations.

• Visits must be at least four (4) months apart from a previous visit.

• Homeless neighbors may visit once per month, if needed.

WHAT ELSE WE OFFER