With Thanksgiving approaching, residents across the Treasure Coast can donate nonperishable items, such as cranberry sauce, stuffing, and canned goods, to local food pantries and drives. Alternatively, they can receive holiday meal assistance through distributions at various sites in Sebastian, Fellsmere, Wabasso, and Vero Beach.
Roseland Ecumenical Food Pantry
Food donations for Thanksgiving or anytime are accepted at the Roseland Ecumenical Food Pantry on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 8:00 am to noon at 8205 129th Court, Sebastian.
Items needed:
- Cranberry sauce
- Jiffy pie crust
- Stuffing
- Instant mashed potatoes
- Gravy
- Canned pumpkin
- Yams
- Other shelf-stable food items
For more information, email kkormanec@gmail.com.
Friendsgiving Dinner at Community Baptist Church of Sebastian
Community Baptist Church of Sebastian will host a Friendsgiving Dinner on Monday, November 24, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. in its Worship Center. You may be asking, “What is a friendsgiving?” Well, it is a fun and casual meal enjoyed by friends during the Thanksgiving season! They will spend some time intentionally giving thanks to God for our many blessings. Please bring your favorite Thanksgiving dessert and plan to share it with a few other people!
- Sign up at cbcsebastian.com to let them know you’ll be attending.
- Location: 12534 Roseland Rd, Sebastian, FL 32958
- Call: (772) 388-3787
Veterans Thanksgiving Food Drive
The Indian River County Veterans Services Office & Voices for Veterans of Indian River County will be having a Veterans Thanksgiving Food Drive now through Thursday, November 20, 2025. Take a bag and fill it with your favorite Thanksgiving goodies. The Voices for Veterans team
will be adding turkeys and delivering complete meals to local veterans and their families in need.
Items Needed:
- Canned vegetables, fruits, soups, and meats
- Boxed stuffing and mashed potatoes
- Gravy, cranberry sauce, and baking mixes
- Other shelf-stable food items
Drop-off Locations
- 1235 Main St, Sebastian, FL 32958
- 2525 St. Lucie Avenue, Vero Beach, FL 32960
For more information, call Tish (Vero Beach Office at (772) 226-1395 or
Linda (Sebastian Office) at (772) 226-1145.
Treasure Coast Food Bank – Thanksgiving Meal Assistance
This holiday season, the Treasure Coast Food Bank and its agency partners are providing families across the Treasure Coast with access to holiday meals and groceries.
Whether seeking a prepared, ready-to-eat meal or groceries to cook a holiday dinner at home, several options are available to make the holiday special. Regardless of circumstances, the goal is to ensure everyone can enjoy a comforting and nourishing holiday meal. Check the options below to find the best fit for you and your loved ones:
Sebastian
- Roseland Ecumenical Food Pantry – 8205 129th Court, Sebastian, FL 32958 | November 24th, 9 am – 12 pm
- Church of God by Faith – 8580 58th Avenue, Sebastian, FL 3295 | November 24th, 10:30 am – 1 pm
Fellsmere
- Operation Hope – 12285 CR 512, Fellsmere, FL 32948 | November 22nd, 10 am – 2 pm
Wabasso
- Department of Human Services | 8445 64th Avenue, Wabasso, FL 32970 | November 21st, 10 am – 4 pm
Vero Beach
- Salvation Army – 2655 5th Street SW, Vero Beach, FL 32962 | November 18th, 19th, 20th, 25th & 26th, 9 am-11 am & 1 pm-3 pm
- Light of the World Lighthouse Ministries – 4306 28th Avenue, Vero Beach, FL 32967 |November 19th, 4 pm – 6 pm
- Gifford Beyond Special- K4875 43rd Avenue, Vero Beach, FL 32967 | November 19th, 9 am – 11 am
- St. Sebastian Conference of St. Vincent de Paul – 5480 85th Street, Vero Beach, FL 32967 | November 20th & 25th, 9 am – 12 pm
- The Overflow Church – 925 9th Street SW, Vero Beach, FL 32962 | November 20th, 12:30 – 2:30 pm
- Pathway Church – 1105 58th Avenue, Vero Beach, FL 32966 | November 21st, 11 am – 1 pm
- Casa De Alabanza Venga Tu Reino – 2055 US Highway 1 S, Vero Beach, FL 32962 | November 21st, 5 pm – 7 pm
- St. John of the Cross – 7550 26th Street, Vero Beach, FL 32966 | November 21st, 9 am – 11 am
- Saint Helen Catholic Church – 1031 18th Street, Suite F & G, Vero Beach, FL 32960 | November 24th – 26th, 9:30 am – 1 pm
- The Source I am Ministries – 1015 Commerce Avenue, Vero Beach, FL 32960 | Soup Kitchen: November 25th, 11 am – 1 pm
For more details, please call the Treasure Coast Food Bank at (772) 489-3034.
Community members are encouraged to contribute to these efforts or seek assistance as needed, fostering a spirit of gratitude and support across the Treasure Coast. For additional information or to get involved, contact the listed organizations directly.
