Meals on Wheels PLUS of Manatee will offer additional food distribution in Myakka City and Duette starting Wednesday to help residents who live in high-need areas following Hurricane Ian.
Food will be distributed at the Myakka Family Worship Center at 33420 Singletary Road from 3-5 p.m. Wednesday and Friday, and at the Duette Fire & Rescue Station at 35800 State Road 62 from 3-5 p.m. Thursday.
Quantities are limited and will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.
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“Our intention with these additional food distributions is to specifically help under-resourced portions of Manatee County such as Myakka City and Duette,” said Maribeth Phillips, President & CEO of Meals on Wheels PLUS of Manatee.
“Just as we are feeding thousands within the city limits through our partner agencies, our message with these distributions is clear – we are here to help in rural Manatee County,” she said.
The Food Bank of Manatee is the only food bank based in Manatee County and relies entirely on community support. Donations can be made online at MealsOnWheelsPLUS.org or by texting FEEDMANATEE to 243725.
Non-perishable food donations, cleaning supplies, toiletry items, baby diapers/formula also can be donated between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. Monday through Friday at The Food Bank of Manatee, 811 23rd Ave. East, Bradenton, FL 34208. All donations stay in Manatee County.
