At Countryside Christian Church, we believe in living out God’s love through service. Countryside Cares, Inc. is our local outreach ministry, dedicated to meeting the practical needs of individuals and families in our community. Through programs like Helping Hands and the Mobile Food Truck, we provide resources, care, and hope to those facing difficult circumstances.

With an open-door policy, we welcome anyone in need, offering not just material support but the encouragement of God’s love, so they know they are never alone.

Our Mobile Food Truck extends the mission of Helping Hands beyond our walls. By traveling directly to those in need—including homeless families, the elderly, and single parents—we bring food, supplies, and hope to those who may not otherwise have access to help.

Every stop is an opportunity to demonstrate God’s love and remind people that they are valued, cared for, and not forgotten.

At Countryside Christian Church, our goal is to extend Christ’s love through compassionate outreach. From 2022-2024, we donated 7,653,000 pounds of food to needy families. Operated under Countryside Cares, Inc., with its own EIN for giving purposes, this ministry reflects our commitment to meeting our community’s physical and spiritual needs.

• 2024 Food Distribution: 2,700,000 lbs.
•  Clearwater: 25,000 Households / 75,000 Individuals
•  South Tampa: 1,500 Households / 3,000 Individuals

Special Needs & Foster Care:
•  Attention Home: Monthly support for 6 special needs adults. •  Sheriff’s Youth Ranch: Weekly aid for 30 foster children. •  Hope Children’s Home: Weekly support for 65 foster children.

Community Food Distribution:
•  Largo Locations: Weekly support, serving 13,800    households and 41,000 individuals annually.  St Petersburg Locations: Weekly distribution to 19,700    households and 59,000 individuals annually. •  Clearwater Location: (Not Including CCC) Monthly pantry services to 840 households and 2,700 individuals annually.

Recovery & Rescue:
•  Sober Living America: Support for 900 in rehab housing. •  Created: Support for 15 women rescued from human trafficking.

Neighborhood & Special Outreach:
•  Coral Heights Neighborhood Association & Faith Foodshare:    Annual food serving 1,120 households and 3,600 individuals. •  Angels On Guard & Pop-up Pantries: Annual support to 5,800 individuals in parks, assisted living facilities, and communities.

Monday / Wednesday / Friday
Check In begins at 8:30 am
Distribution starts at 11:00 am
Non-perishable Food & Clothing Donations Accepted:
Monday – Thursday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

2nd and 4th Friday of the month
Check In begins at 10:00 am
Distribution starts at 11:00 am
Non-perishable Food & Clothing Donations Accepted:
Wednesday 9am-4pm