Food Pantry – Dunedin, FL

Dunedin Cares, Inc. Food Pantry opened our doors on November 12, 2015. Statistics indicated that even in our delightful city of Dunedin, Florida, there were pockets of people who are “food insecure”, where children go to bed hungry. The first year of opening the pantry has confirmed that the statistics are correct.

Since our opening in November of 2015 to December 31, 2017, Dunedin Cares has registered over 860 clients, representing 8,740 family members and have distributed 111,148 lbs of food, almost 56 Tons. We could not have done it without our community leaders, civic organizations, businesses, churches, 6,922 hours given by our volunteer and many, many individual citizens.

2018 Wish List For Dunedin Cares

Dunedin Cares Food Pantry is so thankful to our giving community. It’s individuals that collectively donate the most non perishable food. People are always asking what do you need? Here is our updated WISH LIST (PDF to print out for convenience when shopping). You can drop off food Monday through Thursday from 10 am – 12 pm. We’re located at 1630 Pinehurst Rd. (behind Faith Lutheran Church).

Dunedin Blue Jays 2018 Bush Bean Food Drive

Let’s hear it for the Dunedin Blue Jays! They won the 2018 Bush Bean Food Drive donating 1,126 pounds of food collected to Dunedin Cares, Inc. Saturday night September 1, Dunedin Cares’ members received a generous check from Minor League Baseball for their pledge to match the winning team’s charity. Thank you so much Dunedin Blue Jays and Minor League Baseball for your support of Dunedin Cares, we so appreciate it!

Donate to Modular Makeover For Dunedin Cares on Go Fund Me

Dunedin Cares has outgrown our current donated space that houses our Food Pantry. Two local churches have been most generous in reaching out to us. One has been providing us space and is now going to provide the property where a donated modular building will be located. The generous donation of the building from the other church is just incredible. Moving the donated modular was very expensive and does needs some renovation to comply with Public Safety codes. This takes money. Combine the need for renovations with our need for non-perishable canned and paper goods and you get a better understanding of why we seek funding.

If you would like to see our renovation progress and donate to our Go Fund Me Campaign please go to:

https://www.gofundme.com/dunedincares

Any size donation is greatly appreciated!

New Modular – Before

New Modular – After

Donate

Some people prefer to make a monetary contribution and at Dunedin Cares, we certainly appreciate it. Shelves get depleted from time to time, and your generous donations makes it possible for us to replenish them at an important time of need. We offer an monthly support program for those interested, please contact us directly.

Drop Off

Our team of volunteers will gladly accept your donations of non-perishable food items at the Dunedin Cares Food Pantry, 10:00 am to 12 pm Monday – Thursday. We are located in the rear of Faith Lutheran Church, please follow our signs.

Location Map

Volunteer

Dunedin Cares has assembled a great team of Volunteers! If you would like to join us by volunteering your time, we would love to have you. With our growth over the last year, we have many positions available to choose from. Please contact our Volunteer Coordinator to learn more about Dunedin Cares, Inc.

Link to Volunteer