Food Bank of Manatee to Provide Free Holiday Ham with All the Trimmings to 750 Local Families
The Food Bank of Manatee, a PLUS program of Meals on Wheels PLUS of Manatee, will be hosting a Holiday Meal Distribution on Monday, December 22, 2025, which will include holiday ham, canned vegetables, and all the trimmings for 750 local families to prepare a traditional holiday meal at home.
“The holidays should be a time of comfort and togetherness for families. Through our Holiday Food Distribution, we are proud to provide 750 local families with a free holiday meal they can prepare and enjoy at home. This important effort ensures food is available to our neighbors experiencing food insecurity during a time when needs are especially high. We are deeply grateful to our generous donors and community partners whose support makes this meaningful distribution possible and brings hope to families across Manatee County this holiday season,” said Maribeth Phillips, President & CEO of Meals on Wheels PLUS of Manatee and The Food Bank of Manatee.
**Due to the anticipated high demand, the drive-through Holiday meal distribution has been relocated this year to Dream Church located at 1820 53rd Avenue West, Bradenton, Florida, 34207 from 4:00pm-6:00pm on Monday, December 22, 2025. Quantities are limited and will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis. Event start time is subject to change.
As an independent food bank, The Food Bank of Manatee relies 100% on the support of the community to feed those in need in Manatee County. One of the PLUS programs of Meals on Wheels PLUS of Manatee, The Food Bank of Manatee is the largest hunger relief organization based in Manatee County. Donations in support of these efforts can be made online at http://www.MealsOnWheelsPLUS.org or by mail to 811 23rd Ave. East, Bradenton, FL 34208.
About Meals on Wheels PLUS of Manatee
While initially founded in 1972, with the purpose of providing nutritious meals to the elderly and disabled residents of Manatee County, Meals on Wheels of Manatee, Inc. became so much more. The organization grew over the years in response to community needs, and the “PLUS” was eventually added to the name as a way of representing the many other services offered. The mission of Meals on Wheels PLUS of Manatee is to assist individuals to live independently by providing nutrition and caring, supportive services. Meals on Wheels PLUS of Manatee offers comprehensive care and essential programs that assist people to live independently. While services include delivering nutritious meals to the elderly and disabled, other essential programs include: The Food Bank of Manatee, Daybreak Adult Day Center, and Friendship Dining. More information is available at http://www.MealsOnWheelsPLUS.org.
