Local Food Pantries & Food Banks

East Volusia (Daytona Beach, Ormond, Port Orange, Edgewater, New Smyrna Beach)

• Halifax Urban Ministries (Main Campus) — 1340 Wright St, Daytona Beach. Mon–Fri 9:00 AM–4:00 PM. Pantry & services; (386) 317-5886. Details.
• HUM @ St. James Episcopal (Ormond Beachside) — 44 S Halifax Dr, Ormond Beach. Fri 10:00 AM–1:00 PM. Details.
• HUM — New Smyrna Beach — 524 N Dixie Hwy, New Smyrna Beach. Wed–Fri 10:00 AM–2:00 PM. Details.
• Edgewater United Methodist Church — 211 N Ridgewood Ave, Edgewater. Sat 9:00 AM–12:00 PM. Details.
• Our Lady of Lourdes — Lourdes Pantry — 201 University Blvd, Daytona Beach. Tue & Thu 8:00–10:30 AM. Details.
• Epiphany Outreach Ministries — 200 Lafayette St, Port Orange. Mon & Fri 1:00–3:00 PM. Details.
• Daytona Dream Center — Mobile Food Pantry — First Saturdays, 11:00 AM–1:00 PM (various sites). Details · Programs.

West Volusia (Deltona, DeLand, Orange City, DeBary, Enterprise, Osteen)

• The Neighborhood Center of West Volusia (Food Pantry) — 434 S Woodland Blvd, DeLand. Mon–Thu 9:00 AM–4:30 PM; Fri 9:00 AM–12:00 PM. Details.
• New Hope Church of God (Deltona) — 2855 Lake Helen-Osteen Rd, Deltona. 3rd Wed 9:00–11:00 AM. Details.
• All Saints Episcopal Church — 155 Clark St, Enterprise. Wed 9:00–10:00 AM. (386) 668-4108.
• First Baptist Church of Osteen — 321 State Rd 415, Osteen. 1st, 3rd & 5th Wed 10:00 AM–12:00 PM. (407) 324-2526.
• Deltona Presbyterian Church — 2300 Howland Blvd, Deltona. Every other Tue 9:00–11:00 AM.
• Emmaus Lutheran Church Pantry — 2500 S Volusia Ave, Orange City. Tue 10:00 AM–12:00 PM. (386) 775-9676. ID required.
• Community United Methodist Church — 41 W Highbanks Rd, DeBary. Wed 9:00–10:30 AM; 3rd Sat 9:00–10:30 AM. (386) 668-4805. DeBary & Orange City residents only.
• St. Ann's Catholic Church — 26 Dogwood Trl, DeBary. Mon & Fri 10:00 AM–12:00 PM. (386) 668-8270. Drive-thru only (non-perishables).
• Orange City United Methodist Church — 396 E University Ave, Orange City. Thu 8:30 AM–12:00 PM. (386) 775-3068. Volusia County residents.
• The Journey Church — 975 E Graves Ave, Orange City. 4th Sat 12:00–2:00 PM. (386) 775-3068. Non-perishables.
• VVDP @ Our Lady of the Lakes Church — 1310 Maximilian St, Deltona. Once/month by appointment (Mon or Thu). English: (386) 320-3453 · Spanish: (386) 279-6171. Serving Deltona, Lake Helen, Enterprise & Osteen.

Tip: Lines can form before opening; bring a reusable bag and ID if requested by the site.

Community Meals & Free Food Events

• Daytona Rescue Mission (Holly Hill) — Hot meals after services: Tue 10:00 AM; Wed 10:00 AM & 6:00 PM; Thu 10:00 AM. 425 Ridgewood Ave, Holly Hill. Feeding schedule.
• The Neighborhood Center — "The Bridge" Shelter Meals (DeLand) — Typical schedule: Mon–Fri lunch 12:00–1:00 PM & dinner 5:00–6:00 PM; Sat lunch 12:00–1:00 PM; Sun lunch ~1:30–2:30 PM. 421 S Palmetto Ave. Updates.
• Morning Star Church Meal Truck — Daily hot-meal truck 1:00–3:00 PM around Daytona Beach neighborhoods. Details.
• HUM "Feed-A-Family" — Pantry support & prepared meals via HUM locations countywide. Locations.

For Families with Kids

• Volusia County Summer Food Program (School Way Café) — Free breakfasts & lunches for kids/teens during summer; 2025 dates ran June 2–August 8 (check each summer for current sites/dates). County page · VCS School Way Café.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of Volusia/Flagler — After-school programs include snacks/meals; lunches on non-school days. FAQ.
• Summer BreakSpot (statewide) — Locator for free summer meal sites (when in season). Find a site.

Blessing Boxes, Little Free Pantries & Community Fridges

Neighbors stock these small, take-what-you-need spots and often open 24/7 (availability varies by day):

• Lake Helen's Little Pantry — 327 S Lakeview Dr, Lake Helen (by City Hall). Map entry.
• Find More Mini-Pantries — View the Little Free Pantry map (note that not all local pantries are listed). Map.

Have a neighborhood pantry or church "blessing box" to add? Send us the location and a contact person, and we'll include it.

💕 Ways to Help Others: Donate shelf-stable foods or volunteer time. Halifax Urban Ministries accepts food drive drop-offs at 1340 Wright St, Daytona Beach (Monday–Friday). Food drive info.

More Local Resources

• 2-1-1 Helpline (United Way of Volusia-Flagler) — Call 211 for up-to-date food, housing, and financial resources or visit 211live.org. United Way VFC.
• Current local news on food assistance — Nonprofits (HUM, partners) are scaling up food boxes and pantry support amid the SNAP pause. Read update.

Macaroni KID Volusia County is here to support local families — whether it's finding fun activities to do or offering help during tough times. We'll keep this page updated as schedules change.

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