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Points of Distribution open across Tampa Bay area providing food, water, tarps

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Several Points of Distribution (PODs) have opened across the Tampa Bay area to provide food, water, and tarps to those in need after Hurricane Milton.

Click here to see a map of state-run PODs.

This list contains locations that were provided to ABC Action News and will be updated with additional resources as we receive them.

Hardee County

231 Wilbur C King Blvd, Zolfo Springs, FL 33890, Hardee County

  • Open from 9 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.

Hernando County

POD site opens at Ridge Manor Community Park, 34030 Ridge Manor Boulevard, Ridge Manor, FL 33523

  • Open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  • American Red Cross will provide hot meals from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Hernando County opened a Multi-Agency Resource Center (MARC) to provide hot meals, non-perishable food items, baby supplies, cleaning supplies, and more. The MARC will be at West Hernando Library Branch at 6335 Blackbird Avenue in Brooksville. It is open beginning on Sunday, October 13 from 9 a.m. until 6 p.m. and will be open for up to seven days.

Highlands County

101 Paseo Del Prado, Lake Placid, FL 33852, Highlands County

  • Open from 8 a.m until 5 p.m. daily

7205 S George Blvd, Sebring, FL 33875, Highlands County

  • Open from 8 a.m until 5 p.m. daily

600 W College Dr, Avon Park, FL 33825, Highlands County

  • Open from 8 a.m until 5 p.m. daily

Hillsborough County

  • Elev8 Fun, Citrus Park Mall, 7902 Citrus Park Town Center Dr., Tampa
    • From 12:30 p.m. until 7 p.m. beginning October 12
  • HCC Brandon, 10451 Nancy Watkins Dr., Tampa
    • From 12:30 p.m. until 7 p.m. beginning October 12
  • Gibsonton Walmart, 9205 Gibsonton Dr., Gibsonton
    • From 12:30 p.m. until 7 p.m. beginning October 12
  • 7701 E. Telecom Pkwy, Temple Terrace
    • From 2 p.m. until 7 p.m. October 12 and from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. October 13
  • 431 19th Ave NE in Ruskin, FL 33670 (Former K-Mart parking lot)
    • Open until 7 p.m. or until supplies run out
  • Dr. Carter G Woodson School at 8715 North 22nd St in Tampa
    • Opens at noon
  • Greater Bethel Church at 1207 North Jefferson Street in Tampa
    • Opens at 12:30 p.m.
  • Harvest Hope Park at 13704 North 20th Street in Tampa
    • From 12 p.m. until 2 p.m. on October 13
  • Mission Hill Church at 10002 N. 56Th Street, Temple Terrace
    • This is a Hope Bus location and will be open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Oct. 14

Manatee County

6032 9th St E, Bradenton, FL 34203, Manatee County

  • Open from 8 a.m. until 8 p.m. daily

5502 33rd Ave Dr. W, Bradenton, FL 34209, Manatee County

  • Open from 8 a.m. until 8 p.m. daily

752 Manatee Ave, Holmes Beach, FL, 34217, Manatee County

  • Open from 8 a.m. until 8 p.m. daily

280 Kay Rd, Bradenton, Fl, 34208, Manatee County

  • Open from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. daily

923 6th St. W, Palmetto, Fl, 34221, Manatee County

  • Open from 8 a.m. until 8 p.m. daily

2112 14th Ave W, Palmetto, FL 34221, Manatee County

  • Open from 8 a.m. until 8 p.m. daily

7028 US 301, Ellenton, Fl, 34222, Manatee County

  • Open from 8 a.m. until 8 p.m. daily

12180 US Hwy 301 S, Parrish Fl, 34219, Manatee County

  • Open from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. daily

Pinellas County

Point of Distribution is open at 18200 Gulf Blvd in Redington Shores.

  • It is open daily with MREs and water

The following sites are distributing free pre-packaged meals and water to residents impacted by Hurricane Milton while supplies last, according to Pinellas.Gov:

  • Dunedin: City Hall, 737 Louden Ave.– Sun, Oct. 13, 8 a.m – 5 p.m. (self-serve at comfort station)
  • Gulfport: 25th Ave. S. and Beach Ave. – Sunday, Oct. 12 (8 a.m.-5 p.m.)
  • Redington Shores: 18200 Gulf Blvd. – 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. daily
  • St. Petersburg (self-serve at comfort stations):
  • Frank Pierce Recreation Center, 2000 7th St. S. – Sun, Oct. 13, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
  • Childs Park Recreation Center, 4301 13th Ave. S. – Sun, Oct. 13, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
  • Roberts Recreation Center, 1246 50th Ave. N. – & Sun, Oct. 13, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
  • Treasure Island: 1 Park Place (self-serve at comfort station)

The following Hope Bus locations will be open on Oct. 14:

  • Tangerine Plaza at 1794 22nd St. South, St. Petersburg (10 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
  • MARC Botanical Gardens-Magnolia Room at 12520 Ulmerton Road, Largo (1 p.m. to 5 p.m.)

Polk County

Points of Distribution (PODs) open 9 a.m. until 6 p.m. daily while supplies last at the following locations:

  • Walker Road Park at 1285 Walker Rd in Lakeland
  • Gator Creek Preserve at 9725 US Hwy 98 N in Lakeland
  • Family Life Church at 139 Bulldog Way in Frostproof
  • Civic Center at 901 NE Fifth St in Mulberry

One More Child will hold a distribution event on Sunday, October 13 from 3 p.m. until 6 p.m. at the Joe K. Blanton Campus located at 1015 Sikes Blvd in Lakeland.

Sarasota County

Points of Distribution (PODs) open 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. daily to provide water, food, and tarps at the following locations:

  • Venice Community Center, 326 Nokomis Ave in Venice
  • Englewood Sports Complex, 1300 S River Rd in Englewood
  • Glebe Park, 1000 Glebe Lane in Sarasota
  • Youth Athletic Complex, 2900 17th St. in Sarasota
  • Bayside Community Church, Bee Ridge Campus, 8200 Bee Ridge Road in Sarasota
  • Streets of Paradise at 734 Central Ave, Sarasota | 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. daily [meals and food drive-thru]

Pasco County

All sites are open to drive-in customers daily, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., while supplies last.

  • Hudson Library Parking Lot, 8012 Library Rd, Hudson
  • Dade City Fairgrounds Parking Lot, 36722 Co Rd 52, Dade City
  • St. Vincent DePaul Parking Lot, 4843 Mile Stretch, Holiday
  • Zephyrhills Location, 5435 Gall Blvd, Zephyrhills

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