Free Food in RUSKIN, FL
Ruskin is a Hillsborough County community south of Tampa with a strong local identity. It's a place where community organizations work hard to support their neighbors.
Still, everyone needs a hand sometimes. About 14% of RUSKIN residents live below the poverty line and can struggle to put food on the table — that is where this network comes in. All 11 resources listed here are free to access, with no cost and no referral needed.
View RUSKIN resources on the map · Poverty figure: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2018–2022 5-Year Estimates
What's available in RUSKIN
- Summer Feeding: 7
- Food Pantry: 2
- Food Bank: 1
- WIC Office: 1
Resources in RUSKIN
11 results
Calvary's Community Cupboard
1480 E College Ave
Food Pantry
Cypress Creek Elementary School
4040 19TH AVE NE
Summer Feeding
Firehouse Cultural Center
101 1ST AVE NE
Summer Feeding

Hillsborough Community College Food 2 Finish
551 24th St NE
Food Bank
Lennard High School
2342 E SHELL POINT RD
Summer Feeding
Ruskin Elementary School
101 E COLLEGE AVE
Summer Feeding
Ruskin Recreation Center
901 6TH ST SE
Summer Feeding
Ruskin WIC at Joyce Ely Health Center
205 14th Ave
WIC Office
Shields Middle School
15732 BETH SHIELDS WAY
Summer Feeding
South County Career Center
2810 JOHN SHERMAN WAY
Summer Feeding

St. Anne Catholic Church
106 11th Avenue Northeast
Food Pantry
Common questions about free food in RUSKIN
Where can I get free food in Ruskin?
You can access 11 resources including summer feeding programs, food pantries, food banks, and WIC offices.
Do I need to qualify or bring ID?
Most locations are open to anyone, but some listed programs like WIC offices do have eligibility requirements, so it's good to call first.
Is the food really free?
Yes, completely free to access—no referral needed.



