
Your gift powers our mobile pantry pop-ups in communities across Central Florida.
Supports a family each month
Keeps essentials on the truck
Helps add a new pop-up site

Your gift purchases reliable, shelf-stable groceries and everyday basics for households, think rice, beans, pasta, canned proteins, vegetables, peanut butter, and simple breakfast items. We prioritize items that store well, are easy to prepare, and stretch across multiple meals. When we receive in-kind donations, your dollars fill the gaps so every family leaves with a balanced mix.

Moving essentials to neighborhoods takes wheels and safety: fuel for the route, vehicle insurance, and regular maintenance so our truck stays road-ready. Your support keeps distribution days on schedule and protects volunteers and guests with proper coverage. Efficient routing and shared loads with partners help us maximize every mile.

A smooth distribution needs more than food, it needs setup. Your gift funds tables, sturdy bins, signage, canopies for shade, gloves, and packing materials, plus the simple check-in tools that keep lines moving. These basics turn parking lots and community spaces into welcoming, organized pop-ups that serve more families in less time.
Schools, workplaces, HOAs, and faith communities can run food or essentials drives. We’ll send a simple kit (flyer, collection list, and drop-off/pickup plan).
We accept new, unopened shelf-stable groceries and everyday basics (hygiene, baby items). For a receipt, include your contact info and a brief item list.
Underwrite a pop-up, fuel for a month, or a table set. Sponsors receive logo placement on our site and optional recognition at events.
Schools, nonprofits, and community groups can host a mobile pantry stop or co-lead outreach. We bring supplies and volunteers; you provide space and help spread the word.
Many employers match donations or volunteer hours. After you give or volunteer, submit your receipt or hours through your employer’s portal and double your impact.
Come alone or bring a team (can be from 6–10 people) for a two-hour Pantry Pop-Up shift. We’ll coordinate roles, give a quick orientation, and provide a service-hours letter if needed.
Donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. You’ll receive an email receipt; for gifts ≥ $250, we send a written acknowledgment. EIN: 39-4831602
IRS 501(c)(3) application pending; recognition is generally retroactive to formation.
Please reach us at contact@pantryofpurpose.org if you cannot find an answer to your question.
Yes. We’re a 501(c)(3) public charity. EIN: 39-4831602
We email it automatically; contact us for reprints.
Yes, see “Other Ways to Help & Get Involved” above.
Yes, within our service area and by appointment for larger drives.
Yes, provide your contact info and a general item list; donors determine fair market value.
Website logo, social thanks, newsletters, and vehicle logo, and Pop-Up signage recognition at sponsored events (by tier).
A copy of the official registration and financial information may be obtained from the Division of Consumer Services by calling 1-800-HELP-FLA (435-7352) within the state. Registration does not imply endorsement, approval, or recommendation by the state.
Pantry of Purpose
7901 4TH STREET N STE 300 ST. PETERSBURG FL 33702
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