First Step Food Bank

Working in partnership with local non-profit agencies to eradicate hunger in Marion County. Our goal is to eradicate hunger in Marion County Florida.

First Step Food Bank has been an integral part of feeding the hungry of Marion County for over 20 Years.

We work in partnership with 48 food pantries in Marion County including soup kitchens and a children's backpack program. We are not open to the public but we do give tours upon request. Our warehouse schedules pick-ups on a daily basis for the local food pantries in Marion County to pick-up food. We are always in need of Food to pass along to the agencies. Visit our website and make a donation online or mail a check to our mailing address @
First Step Food Bank, Inc. PO Box 4774
Ocala FL 34478

Feel free to call if you would like to drop-off donations. Monday's and Tuesdays are the best days for visitors.