When putting food on the table feels hard, please know: you’re not alone—and help is nearby. This guide points you to trusted, regularly updated resources and food pantries in Jacksonville, the Beaches, Fernandina Beach/Nassau County, and St. Augustine/St. Johns County. Schedules do change (especially around holidays), so use the links to confirm before you go.
First stop: The regional food bank map
Start with Feeding Northeast Florida’s “Find Food Now” map. Enter your ZIP to see food pantries, hot meals, and mobile distributions open today across Duval, Nassau, St. Johns, and neighboring counties. Feeding Northeast Florida
Jacksonville & the Beaches
BEAM – Beaches Emergency Assistance Ministry: Pantry plus multiple mobile distributions each month at Beaches locations (Neptune Beach, Mayport area, and more). Check BEAM’s Food Pantry page for dates/times. BEAM – Emergency Assistance Services
Lutheran Social Services (Philips Hwy): Hunger relief programs and pantry; see site for current hours and how to get help. lssjax.org
Catholic Charities Jacksonville (Arlington): 1430 Bernita St., tickets at 8:30 a.m. on Wed & Fri, distribution 10:30 a.m., one ticket per household. www.ccbjax.org
Mandarin Food Bank (St. Joseph Catholic Church): Emergency food and clothing serving the Mandarin community; check their page for details. Mandarin Food Bank
Arlington Community Services: Weekday morning pantry serving Arlington; verify hours before visiting. ACS Jax
Fernandina Beach / Nassau County
Barnabas Center (1303 Jasmine St.): Pantry Tue–Fri 10 a.m.–12 p.m., with select evening hours and mobile distributions across the county. barnabasnassau.org
St. Augustine / St. Johns County
St. Johns Food Pantry (12 Madeore/Medora St.): Open Mon–Fri afternoons (seasonal hours). St. Johns Food Pantry
Catholic Charities St. Augustine (525 State Rd 16, Ste 112): Pantry Mon & Wed 10 a.m.–3 p.m. CC – Template
St. Francis House & Dining with Dignity: Hot meals and pantry support through local programs. St. Johns County Continuum of Care
Need help right now?
Call 211 to connect with a local specialist who can text or talk you through nearby food resources; in Northeast Florida you can also text “Hello” to 211904. United Way Northeast Florida
Ways to give back
Donate funds, host a drive, or volunteer with Feeding Northeast Florida (regional), BEAM (Beaches), Barnabas Center (Nassau), Lutheran Social Services (Jax), or your preferred local pantry. lssjax.org
Media outlets also share timely distribution alerts (especially around holidays). Recent examples include News4JAX and First Coast News roundups.
👉Note: Seasonal schedules and holiday hours change—always check the site or call before you go..