Countryside Christian Church – Food Distribution

Countryside Christian Church Food Distribution, operated through Helping Hands by the nonprofit Countryside Cares, Inc., is a community food pantry serving residents of Clearwater and surrounding areas in Pinellas and Hillsborough Counties. The pantry provides fresh produce, breads, frozen meats, and non-perishable foods to underserved populations including the elderly, low-income families, and single-parent households, with 2024 distribution reaching 2.7 million pounds of food across multiple service locations. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit community outreach of Countryside Christian Church, Helping Hands also operates mobile food trucks and accepts donations from individuals and corporate groups seeking volunteer opportunities.