Free Food in Panama, FL
Panama City is a Bay County Gulf Coast community in Florida's panhandle, where military heritage, natural beaches, and working families shape everyday life. The area's resilience is woven into its neighborhoods.
Everyone needs a hand sometimes, and that is where this network comes in. All 16 resources listed here are free to access, with no cost and no referral needed.
What's available in Panama
- Food Bank: 10
- Food Pantry: 2
- WIC Office: 2
- Meal Program: 1
- Mobile Pantry: 1
Resources in Panama
16 results
Bay County Council on Aging - Meals on Wheels
1116 Frankford Ave
Meal Program
Bay County WIC and Breastfeeding Hotline
"597 W. 11th St.", Panama City
WIC Office

Beach Care Services Bay Sack Lunches
9128 Front Beach Rd
Food Bank

Catholic Charities Feeding the Gulf Coast
"3128 E. 11th St.", Panama City
Food Bank

Department of Children and Families - NWFL Community Care
1301 N 9th Ave
Food Pantry

Feeding the Gulf Coast NWFL Mobile Food Distributions
"5709 Industrial Blvd.", Panama City
Mobile Pantry

First United Methodist Church of Panama City Bay Food Pantry
"822 E. Hwy. 98", Panama City
Food Bank
Florida Department of Health in Bay County WIC - Panama City Office
597 W 11th St
WIC Office

Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System - Bay Panama City Outpatient Clinic
2600 Veterans Way
Food Bank

Independence for the Blind NWFL
3107 N Davis Hwy
Food Bank

NMCRS Bay ESC OKA SRO Disaster Relief Program
91 Radford Blvd
Food Bank

Panama City Rescue Mission
609 Allen Ave
Food Bank

Panama City Rescue Mission Bay Food Services
"609 Allen Ave.", Panama City
Food Bank

Salvation Army Bay Gulf Coast Jacksonville/Washington Food Pantry
1824 W 15th St
Food Bank

St. Andrew Baptist Church Bay Center of Hope Food Pantry
"3101A US. 98", Panama City
Food Bank

Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Bay County
1410 Airport Rd
Food Pantry
Common questions about free food in Panama
Where can I get free food in Panama City?
Panama City has 16 resources available, including food banks, WIC offices, food pantries, mobile pantries, and meal programs.
Do I need to qualify or bring ID?
Most are open to anyone, though WIC offices do have eligibility requirements, so it helps to call ahead.
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 Panama City's community fridges may be stocked throughout the day, so check the map for the nearest one.