Duval Care Coalition

In response to the ongoing challenges caused by the federal government shutdown and the partial loss of SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits, the City of Jacksonville has established the Duval Care Coalition. This unified network brings together faith-based organizations, nonprofits, and community food banks to ensure that no resident in need goes without essential support.

The Duval Care Coalition represents a shared commitment to compassion, collaboration, and service. By pooling resources and coordinating efforts, coalition members provide meals, food pantry services, and volunteer assistance to families and individuals experiencing hunger throughout Duval County.

The City of Jacksonville expresses its gratitude to all coalition members for their continued dedication to serving neighbors in need. Residents seeking assistance or wishing to volunteer can find updated information on available resources below. This page will be revised as additional partners and programs are confirmed.

Local Impact

160,000 people rely on SNAP benefits each month
57,000 households rely on SNAP each month
Average SNAP benefit is approximately $190 per person per month
SNAP generate $50 million in economic activity per month
8 in 10 SNAP recipients are children or elderly
Across 23 neighborhoods, over 1 in 2 households are on SNAP

Map showing Duval County census blocks with highest SNAP participation rates

SNAP Participation by Census Block

Chart showing SNAP households across Jacksonville City Council districts

Households on SNAP by Council District

Chart comparing Jacksonville SNAP households to other Florida cities

Comparison of SNAP Households by City

Chart showing percentage of Jacksonville households receiving food stamps

Households on Food Stamps (State of Jax Report)

Want to Help?

Residents and businesses wishing to support hunger-relief efforts are encouraged to make monetary donations to the United Way of Northeast Florida online at unitedwaynefl.org/give. Type “Food Pantries” in the comment box.

You can also contribute food to one of the Duval Care Coalition food pantries. Please reach out to the organization first to know their hours, process, and food items they will accept. Some pantries accept non-perishable food items by appointment only.

Coalition Partners

The following organizations are members of the Duval Care Coalition, providing food assistance, meal programs, and community support across Jacksonville.

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Avondale United Methodist Church

Address: 1651 Talbot Ave., Jacksonville FL 32205

Phone: 904-389-1175

Website: aumcjax.org

Provides meal kits to residents in need and maintains a small outdoor pantry accessible to the public.

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Blessing Others All the Time Ministries

Address: P.O. Box 38133, Jacksonville FL 32236

Phone: 904-524-6906

Website: boatt.online

Coordinates neighborhood food distributions and weekend meal deliveries for low-income families throughout Jacksonville.

Bridge the Gap Inc.

Address: 561 W. 25th St., Jacksonville FL 32206

Phone: 904-314-1035

Website: bridgethegapjax.org

Provides mobile food pantry services, community meals, and health outreach programs across Duval County.

Buckman Bridge Unitarian Universalist Church

Address: 8447 Manresa Ave., Jacksonville FL 32244

Phone: 904-276-3739

Website: bbuuc.org

Coordinates volunteers and donation drives supporting food assistance efforts throughout the community.

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Catholic Charities Bureau – Jacksonville

Address: 1430 Bernita St., Jacksonville FL 32211

Phone: 904-354-4845

Website: ccbjax.org

Food pantry operates Wednesdays and Fridays beginning 8:30 a.m. (first-come, first-served; 60 tickets/day). Additional programs include Weekend Backpack, Senior Distribution (Beaches), and Mobile Pantry.

Christ Episcopal Church

Address: 400 San Juan Dr., Ponte Vedra Beach FL 32082

Phone: 904-671-5288

Website: ccpvb.org

Supports regional food drives and outreach initiatives serving residents in the Beaches area.

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints

Address: 4087 Hendricks Ave., Jacksonville FL 32207

Phone: 904-422-6747

Website: churchofjesuschrist.org

Conducts neighborhood food drives and volunteer initiatives supporting partner distribution sites.

City of Jacksonville Military Affairs & Veterans Department

Address: 117 W. Duval St., Suite 175, Jacksonville FL 32202

Phone: 904-255-5550

Website: jacksonville.gov/MAVD

Hosts twice-monthly Food Farmacy events in collaboration with the Jacksonville Jaguars Foundation for active-duty families and maintains a limited food closet for veterans and military spouses.

City of Jacksonville Senior Services Division

Address: 117 W. Duval St., Jacksonville FL 32202

Phone: 904-255-5400

Website: jacksonville.gov/seniorservices

Operates 16 senior centers that provide breakfast and lunch daily through the congregate meal program serving older adults citywide.

City Rescue Mission (CRM)

Address: 234 W. State St., Jacksonville FL 32202

Phone: 904-522-2117

Website: crmjax.org

Provides a daily community meal at 4:30 p.m. and offers emergency shelter and substance-use recovery services.

Clara White Mission

Address: 613 W. Ashley St., Jacksonville FL 32202

Phone: 904-354-4162

Website: clarawhitemission.org

Provides daily community meals, job training, and food assistance programs for individuals experiencing homelessness.

Community Rehabilitation Center (CRC)

Address: 623 Beechwood St., Jacksonville FL 32206

Phone: 904-358-1211

Website: communityrehabcenter.org

Provides weekday meals for psychosocial rehabilitation clients and coordinates community food drives with local partners.

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Downtown Ecumenical Services Council (DESC)

Address: 215 N. Ocean St., Jacksonville FL 32202

Phone: 904-767-1985

Website: descjax.org

Food pantry open Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 9 a.m.–12 p.m.; serves households every 30 days (proof of cooking/storage required).

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ElderSource Northeast Florida

Address: 10688 Old St. Augustine Rd., Jacksonville FL 32257

Phone: 904-391-6699

Website: myeldersource.org

Coordinates nutrition and meal services with City Senior Services and Aging True to support older adults across Northeast Florida.

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Family Promise of Jacksonville

Address: 431 University Blvd. N., Jacksonville FL 32211

Phone: 904-354-1818

Website: familypromisejax.org

Provides case management and limited emergency supplies (diapers, socks, cleaning products) for families experiencing homelessness or crisis.

Feeding Northeast Florida

Address: 5245 Old Kings Rd., Jacksonville FL 32254

Phone: 904-513-1333

Website: feedingnefl.org

Operates mobile food pantries and community distributions, supplying partner agencies and food-insecure households across Duval County.

First Coast Leadership Foundation

Address: 421 W. Church St., Jacksonville FL 32202

Phone: 904-356-0088

Website: jfclf.org

Supports community development and collaborates with food-distribution partners to expand local outreach.

First Coast YMCA

Address: 40 E. Adams St., Suite 210, Jacksonville FL 32202

Phone: 904-296-3220

Website: fcymca.org

Supports nutrition and wellness initiatives and hosts community food drives through branch locations.

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Hopewell Church

Address: 3990 Loretto Rd., Jacksonville FL 32223

Phone: 904-309-0276

Website: joinhopewell.com

Serves families in the Mandarin area through food pantry programs and volunteer meal distributions.

J

Jacksonville Buddhist Center

Address: 4168 Herschel St., Jacksonville FL 32210

Phone: 904-357-0663

Website: ktcjax.org

Participates in community meal outreach and volunteer partnerships in Riverside and Avondale neighborhoods.

Jacksonville Campus Ministry

Address: 3976 Hendricks Ave., Jacksonville FL 32207

Phone: 904-896-2125

Website: jaxcm.org

Provides weekly meals and emergency assistance for college students in need, including food support and financial aid referrals.

Jacksonville Jewish Center

Address: 3662 Crown Point Rd., Jacksonville FL 32257

Phone: 904-292-1000

Website: jaxjewishcenter.shulcloud.com

Partners with the Jewish Federation and community volunteers to support interfaith food security initiatives and advocacy programs.

JaxCareConnect / WeCareJax

Phone: 904-674-6454

Website: jaxcareconnect.org | wecarejacksonville.org

Offers Nutrition Program and Produce Delivery for complex care and cancer patients, as well as food resource navigation for food-insecure JaxCareConnect clients.

Jewish Family & Community Services

Address: 8540 Baycenter Rd., Jacksonville FL 32256

Phone: 904-448-1922

Website: jfcsjax.org

Operates a community food pantry, senior meal delivery program, and school satellite pantries throughout Jacksonville.

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Lutheran Social Services of Northeast Florida

Address: 4615 Philips Hwy., Jacksonville FL 32207

Phone: 904-448-5995

Website: lssjax.org

Operates a client-choice food pantry Monday–Saturday with monthly visits and companion pet-food assistance.

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Mt. Olive Primitive Baptist Church

Address: 1319 Myrtle Ave., Jacksonville FL 32209

Phone: 904-910-4567

Website: mtolivepb.org

Hosts recurring food-distribution events and collaborates with partner agencies to support families in need.

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Northside Community Involvement Inc.

Address: 4736 Avenue B, Jacksonville FL 32209

Phone: 904-504-0152

Website: ncijax.net

Operates a neighborhood food pantry and collaborates with agencies to address household food insecurity in the Northside area.

Northeast Florida Women Veterans Inc. (Women Veterans Ignited)

Address: 103 Century 21 Dr., Suite 201, Jacksonville FL 32216

Phone: 904-862-6039

Website: forwomenvets.org

Provides food pantry services three days per week, supporting women veterans and their families through the Women Veterans Ignited program.

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OneJax

Address: 100 Festival Park Ave., Jacksonville FL 32202

Phone: 904-799-5370

Website: onejax.org

Mobilizes interfaith volunteers and civic partners to support inclusive community food-security and anti-hunger initiatives.

Opportunity Development Inc. (CIL Jacksonville)

Address: 2709 Art Museum Dr., Jacksonville FL 32207

Phone: 904-399-8484

Website: ciljacksonville.org

Also known as the Center for Independent Living Jacksonville, provides accessibility, wellness, and nutritional support for persons with disabilities.

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Palms Presbyterian Church

Address: 3410 Third St. S., Jacksonville Beach FL 32082

Phone: 904-246-6427

Website: palmschurch.org

Provides meal programs for unhoused residents through hospitality nights and cold-weather shelter operations.

Philip R. Cousin AME Church of Mandarin

Address: 2625 Orange Picker Rd., Jacksonville FL 32223

Phone: 904-262-3083

Website: prcame.com

Supports UCOM food bank operations and hosts regular meal distribution events in the Mandarin area.

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Riverside Avondale Preservation / Riverside Arts Market

Address: 715 Riverside Ave., Jacksonville FL 32204

Phone: 904-389-2449

Website: riversideavondale.org | riversideartsmarket.org

Provides community event space and partnership support for local food vendors and nonprofits serving the urban core area.

Riverside Church at Park and King

Address: 2650 Park St., Jacksonville FL 32204

Phone: 904-388-7692

Website: riversidetogether.org

Provides organizations space to facilitate meal distribution and packing; its large parking lot supports drive-in food events.

Riverside Presbyterian Church

Address: 849 Park St., Jacksonville FL 32204

Phone: 904-355-4585

Website: rpcjax.org

Partners with local nonprofits to provide meals and volunteer support for food programs across the city.

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South Jacksonville Presbyterian Church

Address: 2137 Hendricks Ave., Jacksonville FL 32207

Phone: 904-396-0567

Website: sjaxpc.org

Offers volunteers and logistical support for food distribution events and collaborative faith-based initiatives.

St. Mark’s Evangelical Lutheran Church

Address: 3976 Hendricks Ave., Jacksonville FL 32207

Phone: 904-396-9608

Website: stmarksjax.org

Provides space for food storage and distribution efforts in coordination with regional partners.

St. Mary’s Episcopal Church and Outreach Mission

Address: 1924 N. Laura St., Jacksonville FL 32206

Phone: 904-354-5075

Website: stmarysjax.org

Operates a market-style food pantry emphasizing dignity, nutrition, and community connection.

St. Paul United Methodist Church – Arlington

Address: 8264 Lone Star Rd., Jacksonville FL 32211

Phone: 904-734-0022

Website: stpauljax.org

Hosts and supports food pantry and hot-meal programs serving Arlington residents in need.

T

Tamika’s School of Epicure

Address: 6316 San Juan Ave., Jacksonville FL 32210

Phone: 904-562-9120

Website: tamikasschoolofepicure.com

Conducts a Community Food Distribution Program and monthly Hot Meal Program featuring Junior Chefs.

The Community Foundation for Northeast Florida

Address: 245 Riverside Ave., Jacksonville FL 32202

Phone: 904-356-4483

Website: jaxcf.org

Provides philanthropic coordination and funding to strengthen community food-security initiatives and coalition partnerships.

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UF Health Jacksonville

Address: 655 W. 8th St., Jacksonville FL 32209

Phone: 904-244-0411

Website: ufhealthjax.org

Operates an on-site food pantry for patients and coordinates referrals through community wellness programs.

United Way of Northeast Florida

Address: 40 E. Adams St., Suite 310, Jacksonville FL 32202

Phone: Dial 211

Website: unitedwaynefl.org

Connects residents to food assistance and community support programs through the 211 helpline and partner network.

W

Wayman Ministries

Address: 1176 LaBelle St., Jacksonville FL 32205

Phone: 904-693-1503

Website: wayman.org

Supports neighborhood outreach, meal programs, and emergency food distribution across Jacksonville’s Westside.

The City of Jacksonville is grateful to all participating organizations for their ongoing dedication to serving neighbors in need.