Bring the Harvest Home food drive is underway


Representatives from Ocala and Marion County pose with donated food during the Bring the Harvest Home food drive on the Ocala downtown square on Dec. 3, 2021. [Bruce Ackerman/Ocala Gazette file photo]

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Posted November 4, 2025 | Staff report

One of the largest, and most important, food drives of the year is underway in Marion County.

Bring the Harvest Home will support local food pantries including Brother’s Keeper, Interfaith Emergency Services, the Salvation Army and Veterans Helping Veterans.

Donation locations are set up across the county at libraries, fire stations, tax collector offices, the Ocala Police Department and more.

Items needed include:

  • Edibles such as rice, pasta, cereal, peanut butter and jelly
  • Canned meats, fruits and vegetables
  • Baby supplies like food, diapers and wipes
  • Toiletries such as soap, shampoo, toothpaste and toilet paper

Donations will be collected through early December and will be delivered on Dec. 5 during an event at the Ocala downtown square.

To learn more, go to marionfl.org/our-county/bring-the-harvest-home

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