Neighborhood Care Center

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 5140 6th St, Zephyrhills, Florida, 33542 

 (813) 780-6822. 

MAIN BUILDING: Closed For Repairs Until Further Notice

MONETARY ASSISTANCE: by appointment call (813) 782-5574

FOOD PICK UP:  

FOOD & MONETARY DONATIONS: (Closed Monday November 11, 2024)

First Baptist Church Zephyrhills, Office Building - across SR 54 - 38231 5th Avenue, Zephyrhills, FL 33542 

Phone: (813) 782-5574

Hours: Monday & Wednesday 8:30am to 11:30am

CLOTHING PICK-UP: (starting Wednesday November 13, 2024)

First Baptist Church Zephyrhills, Education Building - across 6th Street - 38300 5th Avenue, Zephyrhills, FL 33542 

Phone: (813) 782-5574

Hours: Monday & Wednesday: 8:30am to 11:30am

NOT ACCEPTING: CLOTHING, HOME GOODS, FURNITURE DONATIONS: 

The Neighborhood Care Center CAN NOT accept donations of these items at this time. Until our facilities are rebuilt, please consider donating to your local Church, the Salvation Army or Good Will. 

Director: Lea Ann Bickford, Member FBCZ

Volunteers: FBCZ members and members of the Zephyrhills community

The Neighborhood Care Center is a community food, clothing, household items and financial help ministry supported by FBCZ. Though started by our church this ministry is truly a cooperative ministry involving many volunteers and churches throughout Zephyrhills. 

This ministry has been God's hands to those in need for over 20 years, making a difference for families in crisis.  

To request assistance you must live in Zephyrhills. 

Also please be aware that the Care Center shall not give Financial Help for Rent, Deposits, Shelters and Assistance once Utilities are shut off. 

• Food Panty: Canned goods, vegetables, soups, meats, fruits, flour, sugar, pasta, rice, boxed meals, etc. (please no glass containers)
• Clothing: Men's, woman's and children's clothing in good, clean serviceable condition. (no men's business suits, or children's clothing under size 3 please)
• Household items: general items such as dishes, glassware, utensils, cookware (in good condition), bakeware, storage containers, books, games, clean bedding, blankets, pillows, bed sets (w mattresses), dressers etc. 
• We DO NOT ACCEPT large furniture donations (sofas, recliners, dining sets) as room is limited. 

You may bring donations to the big warehouse door on the 6th street entrance on Monday and Wednesday mornings. There will be friendly and helpful volunteers there to help take in your donation. 

Everything you give goes to help needy people living here in the Zephyrhills community! 

3rd Saturday in January each year - Annual Yard Sale at First Baptist Church parking lot on SR 54. Sale of household goods donated that can not be sold at the Neighborhood Care Center or are in excess of need. Monies raised will be given in Financial Help to needy persons in the Zephyrhills community. 

2nd Saturday in May each year - Annual Postal Carriers Food Drive. US Post Office collects food donation for customers at mail boxes. Central Post Office location divides donations among community food banks including the Neighborhood Care Center. The Care Center normally receives about 1/4 of it's annual food donations through this one food drive.