Buford Grove Baptist Church
553274 U.S. 1 · Thursday mornings, 6 to 8:45 a.m. (except any fifth Thursday). Those in need are invited to visit once per month.
845-3656
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Need food? We’re here to help. Free food resources in Nassau County & surrounding areas. If you or someone you know needs food assistance, please reach out to one of these local resources.
No residency requirements
(unless noted)
First come, first served
Dates & times
subject to change
Drive-thru & walk-up
options available
Hilliard
Callahan
Barnabas Center
In partnership with Feeding Northeast Florida and Hilliard, Bryceville and River Road Baptist churches, hosts a food distribution Jan. 24, Feb. 21 and March 21 from 12:30 to 2 p.m. at the Northeast Florida Fairgrounds.
Callahan Community Dinners
Available for free every Wednesday, 5–6 p.m. at First United Methodist Church of Callahan, 449648 U.S. 301. Meals prepared by Callahan Barbecue are given out, first come, first served, until all dinners are distributed.
Our Lady of Consolation Catholic Church
541668 U.S. 1, Callahan · Food pantry open Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call to ensure staff is available.
879-3662Callahan First Baptist Church
45090 Green Ave. · Drive-thru giveaways are held the first Thursday of each month from 10 a.m. to noon and third Thursday of each month, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.
879-2172First Baptist Church of Gray Gables
54031 Church Rd. · Food pantry open Mondays, 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Call first to ensure someone is available to assist you.
879-2986First United Methodist Church of Callahan
449648 U.S. 301 · Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. by appointment only. Schedule a visit by phone.
879-3877Fernandina Beach
Good News Partnership at New Life Baptist Church
464069 S.R. 200/A1A · Third Saturday of each month, begins at 10 a.m. The event uses a drive-thru format and continues until all food is gone. Those without transportation can email goodnewspartnership@gmail.com.
904-491-0363Journey Church Food Ministry
95707 Amelia Concourse · Pantry open Tuesdays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 5–7 p.m.
904-261-8310Yulee United Methodist Church
86003 Christian Way · Wednesdays, 10 a.m. to noon. Open to Nassau residents with ID.
904-225-5381Yulee Baptist Church
85971 Harts Rd. · Food pantry open Mondays, 1–4 p.m.
904-225-5128Barnabas Center Food Giveaway
In partnership with Feeding Northeast Florida, Elm Street Sportsman Association, Elm St. Church of God, First Missionary Baptist Church, Third Mt. Zion Church, and Trinity United Methodist Church, hosts a food giveaway Feb. 12 and March 12, from 8–10 a.m. at the Martin Luther King Center, 1200 Elm St. Also Feb. 14 and March 14 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Springhill Baptist Church, 941017 Old Nassauville Rd.
Salvation Army Hope House
410 S. Ninth St. · Assistance available Monday and Friday, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
904-321-0435First Baptist Church of Fernandina Beach
1600 S. Eighth St. · Hot meals to go are available on the second Saturday of each month, 4 to 5:30 p.m.
904-420-9555Barnabas Center
1303 Jasmine St., Suite 101 · The food pantry is open to low- and moderate-income Nassau residents Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to noon. Learn more at www.barnabasnassau.org.
904-261-7000Fernandina Beach Church of Christ
1005 S. 14th St. · Day drop-in and food pantry. The food pantry operates from 10 a.m. to noon on the fourth Saturday of each month. The Coalition for the Homeless provides a bagged breakfast and lunch at the Day Drop-In Center 9–11 a.m. Monday through Friday as well as the first, second and third Saturday of each month. Bags will be provided. No residency or income limits.
904-277-2517Folkston, GA
The House of Grace
Located off 811 S Third St, Folkston, GA. Corner of Eunice and Third, first drive on left. Community Pantry 24/7.
Jacksonville
First Fruits Outreach
A Christian non-profit, offers a free food and clothing giveaway the second Saturday of each month, beginning at 8 a.m., first come first served until supplies run out at 8625 New Kings Rd., Jacksonville, just south of the I-295 interchange. First-time attendees fill out a short form for the outreach to track the amount of people served. No restrictions.
Together, we can make a difference.
If you or someone you know needs food assistance, please reach out to one of these local resources.
Neighbors helping neighbors. No one should go hungry.
Community Partners
- The House of Grace
- Be The Change
- Community Press Foundation
- Buzztown Media Group
- Special Touch Ministry, Inc.
- The Arc Nassau
- APD Cares
