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Warm meals, food pantries, and shelters in the six cities where our partner Coptic churches serve: Tampa, Clearwater, Largo, Palm Harbor, Wesley Chapel, and New Port Richey.

Call before you go. Each place below is run by the organization named, not by St. Verena's Service. Hours, eligibility rules, and openings change often. Details were checked in October 2026. If you cannot reach anyone, dial 2-1-1 for free help finding food, shelter, and other services. In an emergency, dial 911.

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Warm meals

Hot meals served by churches and charities for people in need. Schedules are the regular weekly times and can change for holidays.

We could not confirm a hot-meal program inside Largo or Palm Harbor itself, so the closest ones in nearby cities are listed. Dial 2-1-1 to ask about newer programs.

Tampa

Clearwater

Tarpon Springs (near Palm Harbor)

St. Petersburg (near Largo)

Wesley Chapel

Dade City (near Wesley Chapel)

New Port Richey

Food pantries

Many pantries ask for a photo ID or proof of address, or limit visits to once a month. Check each listing before you go.

Tampa

Clearwater

Largo

Palm Harbor

Dunedin (near Palm Harbor)

Wesley Chapel

Land O' Lakes and Dade City (near Wesley Chapel)

New Port Richey and Port Richey

Shelters, by type

Beds are limited, and most shelters ask you to call or go through a referral first. Please call before you go.

Emergency shelter for adults

Beds are limited, and most places ask you to call or be referred first.

Family shelter

Families with children are often placed through a waitlist or referral, so call early.

Domestic violence shelter

Shelter locations are kept confidential for safety, so only hotlines are listed. The Florida Domestic Violence Hotline is 1-800-500-1119.

Youth shelter (ages 10 to 17)

We did not find a verified shelter for ages 18 to 24. Young adults can dial 2-1-1 to ask about housing referrals.

Veterans housing and shelter

Veterans can call the national line any time of day, or reach the local programs below.

Know a place we missed, or see something out of date? Email Volunteer@stverenas.com and we will look into it.

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