Free Food in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Fort Lauderdale is a Broward County icon known worldwide for its waterways and cultural attractions, yet equally dedicated to supporting its working residents and neighborhoods. The city's true measure is its commitment to community care.
Still, everyone needs a hand sometimes. About 15% of Fort Lauderdale residents live below the poverty line and can struggle to put food on the table — that is where this network comes in. All 25 resources listed here are free to access, with no cost and no referral needed.
View Fort Lauderdale resources on the map · Poverty figure: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2018–2022 5-Year Estimates
What's available in Fort Lauderdale
- Food Pantry: 17
- Food Bank: 6
- Blessing Box: 2
- Meal Program: 1
Resources in Fort Lauderdale
25 results
Apostolic Christian Faith Ctr. Food pantry
2919 Northwest 19th Street
Food Pantry
Arthur Hall Memorial Church of God in Christ Food pantry
744 Northwest 12th Avenue
Food Pantry
Edgar Mills Health Center WIC Clinic
900 NW 31st Ave
Food Bank
Emmaus Haitian Church Food pantry
701 Northwest 2nd Avenue
Food Pantry
Fort Lauderdale Health Center WIC
2421 SW 6th Ave
Food Bank
Full Gospel Church
2201 NE 19 Street
Food Pantry
Girl Scout Troop Bronze Award Pantry
5708 Lithia Pinecrest Rd
Blessing Box
Help1one International
1312 N Dixie Hwy
Food Bank
Immanuel Baptist Church Food pantry
1039 Northeast 3rd Avenue
Food Pantry
Lighthouse SDA Church Food pantry
441 Southwest 27th Avenue
Food Pantry
Mobile School Pantry
Various low-income schools, Various
Meal Program
Mt. Bethel Resource Center Food pantry
1100 West Sunrise Boulevard
Food Pantry
Mt. Olivet Seventh-day Adventist Church
649 Northwest 15th Way
Food Pantry
New Hope SDA Church
545 East Campus Circle
Food Pantry
Pentecostal Gospel Temple Ministries Food pantry
1794 Northwest 38th Avenue
Food Pantry
Redeeming Word Christian Center, Inc. Food pantry
2800 Prospect Road
Food Pantry
Riverland Community Pantry
2521 SW 3rd St Fort Lauderdale
Food BankBlessing Box
Salvation Army Fort Lauderdale
1445 W Broward Blvd
Food Bank
Seahawk Marketplace
Various Campuses, Fort Lauderdale
Food Bank
Seed Sowers Of Faith Christian Center
2820 Northwest 7th Court
Food Pantry
Shekina French SDA Food pantry
2851 Northwest 13th Street
Food Pantry
Sunset Presbyterian Food pantry
3550 Davie Boulevard
Food Pantry
The Pantry Of Broward Food pantry
610 Northwest 3rd Avenue
Food Pantry
The Salvation Army - Fort Lauderdale Corps
100 SW 9th Ave
Food Pantry
The Salvation Army - Fort Lauderdale Thrift Store 1
1791 W Broward Blvd
Food Pantry
Common questions about free food in Fort Lauderdale
Where can I get free food in Fort Lauderdale?
Fort Lauderdale has 25 resources available, including food pantries, food banks, community fridges, and meal programs.
Do I need to qualify or bring ID?
Most are open to anyone with no proof of income, though a few may ask you to book ahead or verify your service area, so calling first is helpful.
Is the food really free?
Yes, completely free to access with no referral needed.
What if I need food outside of regular hours?
Some of Fort Lauderdale's community fridges may be stocked throughout the day, so check the map for the nearest one.