Charlotte County · FL
Food Pantries in Punta Gorda, FL: Hours & Schedule
Punta Gorda has 2 food pantries listed below. Filter by what's open, and call ahead to confirm hours.
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- Updated September 2026
1st Wednesday of each month · 4 PM – 6 PM • 4th Wednesday of each month · 4 PM – 6 PM
State ID Charlotte County
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat: 9 AM – 5 PM ET
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None open then.
Punta Gorda, FL has 2 places to get free food as of September 2026: 2 food pantries. Community Resource Center (5400 Riverside Drive #3522) and Discipleship Driven Ministries Food Pantry & Thrift Store (4040 N Tamiami Trl) are among them. Every listing here is checked against public sources. We hide the ones we can't confirm, we say call ahead where hours aren't confirmed, and there are no ads, logins, or fees.
What to bring
- A photo ID, if you have one (many pantries don't require it)
- Proof of address, like a piece of mail (some ask, most don't)
- Bags, a box, or a cart to carry groceries home
- The number of people in your household, that's usually all they need
How it works in Punta Gorda
- Find a pantry on the map above that's open today
- Call ahead to confirm hours (they can change)
- Go during open hours; most are walk-in, no appointment
- Take what you need. There's no cost and no application
You're welcome here. Pantries are for anyone going through a hard stretch. No judgment.
What neighbors know
These places change. If you've been to a pantry in Punta Gorda, leave a quick note so the next person walks in prepared: what to bring, when lines form, how they treat folks.
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Open by day in Punta Gorda
Planning around a day off? Here's what's open each day in Punta Gorda. Call ahead to confirm.
Food Pantries open Monday in Punta Gorda
Food Pantries open Tuesday in Punta Gorda
Food Pantries open Wednesday in Punta Gorda
- Community Resource Center: 4 PM (1st Wednesday)
- Discipleship Driven Ministries Food Pantry & Thrift Store: 9 AM – 5 PM
Food Pantries open Thursday in Punta Gorda
Food Pantries open Friday in Punta Gorda
Food Pantries open Saturday in Punta Gorda
Good to know
Which food pantries in Punta Gorda are open today?
It depends on the day. By day of week, Punta Gorda food pantries are open: Monday (1), Tuesday (1), Wednesday (1), Thursday (1), Friday (1), Saturday (1). Each listing below shows its exact hours. Call ahead to confirm, especially around holidays.
Are there food pantries in Punta Gorda open on weekends?
Yes, 1 open Saturday in Punta Gorda. Look for the Sat/Sun markers in the schedule below.
Where can I get emergency food in Punta Gorda today?
Most Punta Gorda food pantries take walk-ins during open hours. No appointment needed. For same-day help any time, call 211 (Oklahoma's free, confidential food-assistance line). The listings below are kept current and most serve anyone in need without income verification.
What do I need to bring to a food pantry in Punta Gorda?
Most Punta Gorda food pantries are open to anyone in need and don't require proof of income. It helps to bring a photo ID, proof of address if you have it (a utility bill or piece of mail), bags to carry food, and the number of people in your household. Requirements vary. Check each listing or call ahead.
Do I need an appointment, or can I walk in?
Most food pantries are walk-in during open hours. A few run on set monthly dates or by appointment. Those say so on their listing.
Which food pantries serve Punta Gorda, Oklahoma?
These food pantries serve Punta Gorda and nearby areas, including ZIP codes 33982, 33980. Anyone in need is welcome. You don't have to live in a specific ZIP.
Which food pantries in Punta Gorda are open on Monday?
1 food pantries in Punta Gorda is open Monday: Discipleship Driven Ministries Food Pantry & Thrift Store. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.
Which food pantries in Punta Gorda are open on Tuesday?
1 food pantries in Punta Gorda is open Tuesday: Discipleship Driven Ministries Food Pantry & Thrift Store. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.
Which food pantries in Punta Gorda are open on Wednesday?
2 food pantries in Punta Gorda are open Wednesday: Community Resource Center, Discipleship Driven Ministries Food Pantry & Thrift Store. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.
Which food pantries in Punta Gorda are open on Thursday?
1 food pantries in Punta Gorda is open Thursday: Discipleship Driven Ministries Food Pantry & Thrift Store. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.
Which food pantries in Punta Gorda are open on Friday?
1 food pantries in Punta Gorda is open Friday: Discipleship Driven Ministries Food Pantry & Thrift Store. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.
Which food pantries in Punta Gorda are open on Saturday?
1 food pantries in Punta Gorda is open Saturday: Discipleship Driven Ministries Food Pantry & Thrift Store. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.
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