811 23rd Avenue E., Bradenton, FL 34208 (941) 747-4655

Our Impact in 2025

To download our 2025 Impact Flyer, click HERE.

Over 3,550,000 pounds of food 

were distributed in 2025 through The Food Bank of Manatee.  

Nearly 237,000 meals

were provided through our Food4Families program (including our
Summer, SNAP Crisis, Thanksgiving, and Holiday Distributions).

92¢ of every dollar

goes back into the PLUS programs.

Nearly 23,300 hours

were served by volunteers to make the mission of
Meals on Wheels PLUS come to life in 2025.

Over 2,500 Holiday Shoeboxes 

filled with essentials to bring holiday joy were distributed throughout Manatee County.

Over 162,000 meals

were served to Home-delivered Meals clients.

Nearly 50,250 pounds of fresh produce

were distributed through our Produce on Wheels Program and
Mobile Produce Pantry collectively in 2025.

Nearly 2,100 emergency
baby baskets

including diapers, wipes, and formula were provided to infants in crisis in 2025.

2,200+ additional supplemental
nutrition bags

were provided to low-income seniors
in our community.

An average of 50 Seniors
each month 

were provided nutrition and therapeutic activities in both our full-day and half-day social and congregate meal programs.

Over 6,250 pounds of pet food 

were distributed into the community to our clients and our pantry partners to help feed furry companions in need.