BRADENTON, Fla. — Those who lost power from Hurricane Milton and have to replace all of their spoiled food now have a no-cost way to do so south of Sunshine Skyway Bridge.

53rd Avenue Church of Christ, located at 3412 53rd Ave. E. in Bradenton, is hosting giveaways for both fresh food and house supplies. The drive-through style event will formally kick off at 8 a.m. on Wednesday morning.

What You Need To Know

  • You can pick up food, supplies starting at 8 a.m. Wednesday at 3412 53rd Ave. E. in Bradenton

  • If you need a specific item, ask the team at 53rd Ave Church of Christ 

  • Church will receive second shipment on Saturday

  • Giveaway will continue daily until supplies run out 

The church hosts a weekly food pantry on Wednesday mornings, where in conjunction with Feeding Tampa Bay and other local organizations, they give away fresh produce, meats, dairy products and pantry staples. This week, they are also giving away large boxes of household supplies and essentials like bed sheets, fans, grills, tarps and disaster recovery items.

The large donation of disaster recovery supplies arrived at the 53rd Avenue Church of Christ on Tuesday. Churchgoers from across the country donated to the effort.

“It’s all free. It’s all for whoever needs it. If you are in trouble and you have lost and you need… we will be here to help,” said organizer Jim Shilling.

Available items include fresh food, pantry staples, personal hygiene items, cleaning supplies, baby supplies, grills, charcoal, large fans, bed sheets, contractor bags, home repair items, pillows, blankets and more.

Shilling asks that if people are in need of a specific item or appliance, that they come and speak with him.

Disaster relief supplies will be available daily at the church while supplies last. They will receive a second shipment on Saturday.