Thanksgiving is quickly approaching and that means many organizations, charities and helping families in Northeast Florida.

Farm Share, the state’s largest food bank, will distribute food to food insecure Floridians on Saturday morning in Macclenny and Lake Butler.

Farm Share is distributing food starting at 8 a.m. Saturday at the Hal Y. Maines Community Center at Lakeside Park in Lake Butler.

Farm Share, the third largest food bank in the U.S. and the leading non-profit in Florida received a charity check of $190,000 from Publix Super Markets Charities to continue providing Floridians with fresh and healthy foods.

Farm Share, the state’s largest food bank, will host a food distribution Saturday in Macclenny.

The state’s largest food bank is looking for Jacksonville volunteers to help with recovery efforts from Hurricane Milton and Helene.

Distributions are drive-thru so attendees must arrive in a vehicle with a trunk or cargo bed. Recipients will receive fresh produce and non-perishable canned goods.

Farm Share, Florida’s leading food nonprofit and the state’s largest food bank, is distributing food to food-insecure Floridians in the Jacksonville area.

Farm Share, Florida’s largest food bank, will host a food distribution Wednesday in Baker County.

Farm Share, the state’s largest food bank, will host a food distribution Saturday in Macclenny.

Farm Share, Florida’s largest food bank, will host two food distributions in Baker County this week.

Hurricane season is here and to help Jacksonville residents prepare, two organizations held a supplies giveaway Saturday morning.

Farm Share is partnering with Global Empowerment Mission (GEM) to distribute hurricane preparedness supplies at the Jacksonville Fairgrounds on Saturday, June 15.

Farm Share will distribute food at 9 a.m. Saturday at St. James’s Free Food Distribution in Macclenny.

Farm Share will distribute food at Cornerstone Methodist Church in Macclenny on May 30 at 11 a.m.

Farm Share will distribute food to food-insecure Floridians in Interlachen on May 10 and Lake Butler on May 11.

Farm Share will distribute food to Jacksonville area residents this Saturday.

Farm Share, the state’s largest food bank, will host a free food distribution for Jacksonville area residents on Saturday.

Farm Share will be holding a food distribution even in Lake Butler on Saturday.

A Nassau County charity known for feeding hundreds of people a week expanded its reach for a special event on Saturday.

Farm Share, Florida’s largest food bank, will host a drive-thru food distribution on Saturday in Bradford County.

Recipients will receive fresh produce and non-perishable canned goods.

Farm Share will be hosting a food distribution event in the Spring Glen neighborhood on Saturday.

In the spirit of giving, Farm Share hosted its annual Thanksgiving food giveaway at the Florida School of College of Jacksonville’s downtown campus on Saturday morning.

Farm Share, the state’s largest food bank, will host a free food distribution to food-insecure Floridians in the Jacksonville area on Saturday.

Junior’s Seafood Restaurant and Farm Share teamed up with the St. Patrick Catholic church to hold a free food giveaway in Jacksonville.

Farm Share will be distributing food Friday to food-insecure Floridians in Welaka, Putnam County.

Farm Share, the state’s largest food bank, will be distributing food at 8 a.m. on Saturday in Putnam County to food-insecure Floridians.

Recipients will receive fresh produce and non-perishable canned goods at Jenkins Middle School.

Nonprofit Farm Share, which touts itself as Florida's largest food bank, announced in a press release it will be distributing fresh produce and canned goods to food insecure Floridians in the Jacksonville area Friday and Saturday this week.

Recipients will receive fresh produce and non-perishable canned goods. Distributions are drive-thru only. Attendees must arrive in a vehicle with a trunk or cargo bed.

Farm Share will distribute food in the Jacksonville area over the weekend.

Farm Share is hosting another food giveaway Saturday, March 18 along with City Council President Terrance Freeman and the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.

Farm Share, Florida’s largest food bank, will be distributing food at an event this weekend in Lake Butler.

Recipients will receive fresh produce and non-perishable canned goods.

Farm Share will be distributing food at an event this weekend in Lake Butler.

Farm Share is hosting a food bank on Saturday to help those in need.

Farm Share will be at The Church of Oakland starting at 10 a.m. Saturday to distribute food to families in need in the Jacksonville area.

Farm Share, the state’s largest food bank, is distributing food Saturday in the Jacksonville area.

Farm Share, one of Florida’s leading food nonprofits and the state’s largest food bank, is distributing food to food-insecure Floridians in the Jacksonville area. R

As Thanksgiving gets closer, the need for the popular fixings at the table is growing. There have already been several food giveaways locally to help those in need.

Farm Share, one of Florida’s leading food nonprofits and the state’s largest food bank, is distributing food to food-insecure Floridians in the Jacksonville area on Saturday.

Farm Share will be distributing food at two events this week in Northeast Florida.

Farm Share will be distributing food at an event this week in Jacksonville.

One of Florida’s largest nonprofit food banks is hosting a food distribution event for food insecure Floridians on Jacksonville’s Eastside Friday and in the New Town neighborhood on Saturday.

One of Florida’s largest nonprofit food banks is hosting a food distribution event for food insecure Floridians on Jacksonville’s Eastside Saturday.

Farm Share will distribute food at two events this week in Northeast Florida.

Farm Share, a local nonprofit committed to meeting the hunger needs of Floridians, is hosting a food distribution Saturday, July 23, with Grasp Academy.

Farm Share will be distributing food at an event this week in Putnam County.

The food distribution hosted by the nonprofit Farm Share is Saturday at 9 a.m. until supplies last.

Farm Share will be distributing food at an event this week in Putnam County.

Farm Share announced on Thursday they are hosting a food drive with the House of Prayer International Ministries on Saturday, June 4.

Farm Share, Florida’s largest food bank, will be distributing food at two events this week in Jacksonville.

Today’s Stamp Out Hunger food drive is happening for the first time since 2019.

Families are not the only ones struggling with inflation rates soaring. According to Feeding America, food banks across the country are buying nearly as much food as they did last year, but are paying 40% more for that food.

Farm Share will be distributing food on Friday and Saturday to food-insecure Floridians in the Jacksonville area.

Farm Share will be distributing food at an event this weekend in Jacksonville.

Farm Share and American Care will be distributing food at an event this weekend in Jacksonville.

Farm Share will be distributing food at two events this week in Northeast Florida.

Farm Share will be distributing food at two events Saturday on Jacksonville’s Westside.

Farm Share will be distributing food at two events Saturday in Jacksonville.

Millions of families across the state … and some right here in Jacksonville won’t have food for the holidays.

Farm Share will be distributing food at four events this week in Northeast Florida.

Farm Share will be distributing food at five events this week in the Jacksonville area.

Florida’s largest food bank is holding a series of drive-thru food distribution events across Northeast Florida this week for residents struggling to make ends meet.

Farm Share will be distributing food at five events this week in Northeast Florida.

Farm Share will be giving out food to Floridians in need at four drive-thru events across the Jacksonville area this week, the food bank announced Monday.

Farm Share will be distributing food at six events this week in Northeast Florida.

Farm Share will be distributing food at seven events this week in Northeast Florida.

Farm Share and its sponsors are distributing food at seven events in Northeast Florida between Tuesday and Saturday:

The food distribution at The Bethel Church served 1,000 families ahead of Easter.

Farm Share is making sure no Floridians go hungryJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – One of the most common requests in our newsroom is to find out when the next food distribution event will be in Jacksonville. Farm Share is hosting four events in town this week. Recipients will receive fresh produce and non-perishable canned goods. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, distributions are drive-thru only to minimize contact and to help ensure the safety of all parties, and attendees must wear a mask and arrive in a vehicle with a trunk or cargo bed. Here are the dates, times and locations of the four events:Farm Share food distribution with the Church of OaklandDate: Thursday, March 25, 2021, from 10 a.m. until supplies lastLocation: 1025 Jessie St., Jacksonville, Fla. 32206Farm Share food distribution with St. Matthew Baptist ChurchDate: Friday, March 26, 2021, from 8 a.m. until supplies lastLocation: 3811 Moncrief Road, Jacksonville, Fla. 32209Farm Share food distribution with State Rep. Tracie DavisDate: Saturday, March 27, 2021, from 9 a.m. until supplies lastLocation: 2803 Edgewood Ave. W, Jacksonville, Fla. 32209AdFarm Share food distribution with Councilman Gaffney & Central Baptist Institutional ChurchDate: Saturday, March 27, 2021, from 9:30 a.m. until supplies lastLocation: 524 W 3rd St., Jacksonville, Fla. 32209With the 2021 Legislative Session underway, Farm Share is urging the Legislature to fully fund Farm Share, so the state’s largest food bank can continue to meet the needs of food-insecure Floridians in the state’s 67 counties.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Farm Share, one of Florida’s leading food nonprofits, is distributing food to food-insecure Floridians in the Jacksonville area on Saturday. We have heard from many of you that these events have become a lifeline, particularly during the pandemic. Recipients will receive fresh produce and non-perishable canned goods. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, distributions are drive-thru only to minimize contact and ensure the safety of all parties, and attendees must wear a mask and arrive in a vehicle with a trunk or cargo bed. Abess Park Elementary SchoolWHEN: 8:30 a.m. until supplies lastWHERE: 12731 Abess Blvd., Jacksonville, 32225Grace Baptist Church of East SpringfieldWHEN: 9 a.m. until supplies lastWHERE: Kooker Park Parking Lot, Between E 21st St. and Bennett St., Jacksonville, 32206Distribution with Councilman Reggie Gaffney & Councilman Sam NewbyWHEN: 9:30 a.m. until supplies lastWHERE: 12263 Sago Ave. W, Jacksonville, 32218Lions Club of ArlingtonWHEN: 10 a.m. until supplies lastWHERE: 6523 Commerce St., Jacksonville, 32211

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Farm Share’s latest food giveaway Saturday served more than 500 local families in need at Abyssinia Missionary Baptist Church on Interstate Center Drive in Jacksonville. The nonprofit teamed up with state Rep. Tracie Davis for the drive-thru food distribution. “I do help other people who need help,” she said. “It makes me feel good, giving back to someone who don’t have.”Farm Share estimates more than 3.4 million families are food insecure throughout the state of Florida. Last year alone, Farm Share handed out more than 104 million pounds of food.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Farm Share announces plans to distribute food in the Jacksonville area later this week. Farm Share currently serves all 67 counties in Florida. AdSince its inception, Farm Share has distributed nationally more than 707 million pounds of food with a value of more than $1.3 billion. In 2020 alone, Farm Share distributed more than 104 million pounds of food and served more than 86 million meals to Floridians. For more information about Farm Share, visit FarmShare.org.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Farm Share, one of Florida’s leading food nonprofits distributing food to food-insecure residents, announced Monday five food distributions this week in Northeast Florida. Tuesday , Feb. 9, from 8:30 a.m. until supplies last at American Legion Post 250, 3939 County Road 218 in MiddleburgThursday , Feb. 11, from 8:30 a.m. until supplies last at Legacy Ministries, 825 University Blvd. Farm Share currently serves all 67 counties in Florida. Last year alone, Farm Share distributed more than 104 million pounds of food and served more than 86 million meals to Floridians. AdFor more information about Farm Share, visit FarmShare.org.

PALATKA, Fla. – Farm Share will hold a handful of food distributions in Northeast Florida this week. Since March 2020, Farm Share said it has held thousands of food distribution statewide and distributed nearly 90 million meals related to its Covid-19 relief efforts. “It’s scary how consistent this has all been,” said Matthew Gallen, Facility Manager of Farm Share of Jacksonville. “We’ve waited for it to slow up and it’s just not happening.”At each food distribution, people receive fresh produce and non-perishables to get them through several days. The food distributions are drive-thru only to reduce contact amid the pandemic.

Dozens of volunteers loaded cars with food from Farm Share at Legacy Ministries in Arlington Saturday morning. There was also a third farm share event at Abyssina Missionary Baptist Church on the Northside. FarmShare is hosting one more food distribution event before Christmas: 10 a.m. Tuesday at Bethel Baptist Church just north of FSCJ Downtown Campus. Farm Share was established in 1991 with the idea of distributing fresh food to families, children and seniors who need it free of charge. Farm share says since the beginning of March its distributed nearly 81 million meals to Florida residents.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – As Northeast Florida residents struggle through the pandemic, more people than ever need assistance. On Tuesday, Eastside Florida Farm Share teamed up with the Church of Oakland to distribute food to around 1,600 families, the first of six distributions of free food in Jacksonville this week. Saturday, 9 a.m.: Farm Share partners with Congressman Al Lawson to feed Jacksonville families at Abyssinia Missionary Baptist Church, 10325 Interstate Center Drive. Saturday, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. - Farm Share partners with Holy Spirit Catholic Church to feed 300 families, 11665 Fort Caroline Road. Saturday, 9 a.m.-noon: Farm Share partners with Legacy Ministries to feed 300 Jacksonville families, 825 University Blvd.

Farm Share, a Florida-based food nonprofit teamed up with St. Augustine businesses to host a drive-through food distribution Tuesday to provide produce and non-perishable food to those in need. With all the food, bagged and ready to go, volunteers with FarmShare had to start the giveaway early. “I’m 65, retired and on social security and retirement -- so I need it too.”Fresh produce and non-perishable canned goods -- organizers and volunteers packaged enough to serve 500 families. “It’s great to see smiles and to hear people being grateful,” said Chuck, a volunteer. “It’s a great way to spend the day.”The nonprofit held the event along with the St. Augustine Lighthouse & Maritime Museum, Belk, Sunbelt Rentals, Wilson Heating & Air Conditioning, and Sertoma at the Belk parking lot at the Ponce De Leon Mall.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Tuesday morning, the Salvation Army gave 1,000 families everything they need to prepare Thanksgiving dinner. From this, Jones donated 852 turkeys to the Jacksonville Salvation Army. Volunteers pass out food to 1,000 families Tuesday (WJXT)The Salvation Army had plenty of turkeys this year but was still in need last week of side items. The work now carries over into December as the Salvation Army gears up for the next holiday campaign. Two other Thanksgiving food giveaways were held Tuesday in Northeast Florida, with no prior application necessary.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The City of Jacksonville reminded Duval residents on Twitter of a free, drive-through food distribution happening today. The Catholic Charities ‘Food Pantry at the Jessie’ is in partnership with Farm Share and the Jessie Ball DuPont Fund. The drive-thru distribution happens every Tuesday and Thursday from 9 am - 3 pm, at the Jessie Ball Dupont Center at 40 East Adams Street. The groups involved say they have already served tens of thousands of families in need.

To combat this problem, Farm Share has teamed up with Children’s Home Society of Florida, and the Clay County School district to hold a monthly recurring food bank for families. Every third Thursday for the next 8-months families in Clay County can pick up fresh produce, meat, milk, and other food items for free. The food bank is held from 5-6:30 p.m. at Wilkinson Junior High School. It’s meant to help families in food deserts get access to quality food throughout the year. Any food leftover after each giveaway will be stored at the junior high school, through its kitchen shelves program.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – FarmShare and several other agencies teamed up Saturday morning to distribute thousands of pounds of food to help those in need. Hundreds of cars went through the drive-thru site at the Community Health Outreach on Timuquana Road. “It’s me, my husband, my nephew and I also have a 2-year-old granddaughter.”Community Health Outreach, Farm Share & other orgs hosting food distribution on Timuquana rd. Virginia Pillsbury with Community Health Outreach said usually on a Saturday, it sees 350 cars, but today they expected up to 1,000. Pillsbury said the need is continuously growing and last week alone they distributed 50,000 pounds of food.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Farm Share partnered with city leaders to host two food drives Saturday. In total, nearly 30,000 pounds of food was distributed to hundreds of Jacksonville families. At Duval Charter School off 103rd Street, cars packed into two lines for a drive-thru food giveaway. It was great.”Farm Share Jacksonville serves 11 counties throughout northeast and central Florida. “So we are all over Jacksonville trying to hit different areas on the same day,” Johnson said.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. Hundreds of people on Thursday packed East Adams Street in downtown Jacksonville for a food giveaway. The giveaways hosted by Catholic Charities Jacksonville, Farm Share and the Jessie Ball duPont Fund happen every Tuesday and Thursday and have seen increased demand due to the coronavirus pandemic. On Thursday, the line opened at 9 a.m., and by 11 a.m., 182 cars and 87 walkups had already been served. Though the giveaways were happening before the pandemic, an organizer said turnout has since catapulted. With how busy it has been over the summer, Bennett said, they typically run out in a couple of hours.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Farm Share and volunteers are coming together to provide food to those affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The distribution will be held on Saturday, August 22, from 8 a.m. until supplies last at St. Patrick Catholic Church (601 Airport Center Dr. E, Jacksonville, FL 32218). Attendees must arrive in a vehicle with a trunk or cargo bed. Here is what attendees can expect to receive:Fresh produceNon-perishables canned goodsCanned proteinsWaterSpecial Guests: City Council member, Al Ferraro, City Council member, Terrance Freeman, City Council member, Dr. Rakiya Faulkner, MD, Joel Davis, Retired MLB, City Council member. Reggie Gaffney, City Council member, Ju’Coby Pittman, and Roy Miller, Retired NLF

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. Catholic Charities of Jacksonville partnered with Farm Share to hold a food pantry on Thursday. It took place at the Jessie Ball duPont Center on East Adams Street from noon to 6 p.m.Im just picking up some groceries. Theyre pretty good about that -- give you stuff you need, not stuff you dont need, Roy Shirley told News4Jax. The pantry was able to serve up to 300 families.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Farm Share on Saturday hosted a drive-through food giveaway for families in need. More than 400 carloads of groceries were given out. Farm Share was able to host the event thanks to a $500,000 donation from the city of Jacksonville. Seeing all these cars in a line is heartbreaking, but we are doing our best to meet them where they are at,” said Jacksonville City Councilman Terrance Freeman. Other volunteers echoed Miller’s comments, saying they were just happy to be able to help the community.

Farm Share is hosting drive-thru food distributions for families in need in Jacksonville and Middleburg on Thursday. To minimize contact and ensure the safety of all parties, attendees must arrive in a vehicle with their windows up and their trunks open. All recipients must also have a nose/mouth covering. Food is provided on a first-come, first-serve basis. Locals in attendance should expect to receive:Fresh produceProteinsNon-perishable goodsWaterLocationsLegacy Ministries825 University Blvd N, Jacksonville, FL 32211Time: 9 a.m. to Noon on Thursday, June 18Wilkinson Jr. High5025 Co Rd 218, Middleburg, FL 32068Time: 5-6:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 18Donations to support Farm Shares mission can be made via FarmShare.org or by texting EAT to 41-444.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. More than 1,000 local families received food on Saturday during a 'Truck to Trunk' distribution at Community Health Outreach. The organization teamed up with Farm Share and the Rotary Club of North Jacksonville to provide groceries to families. Charles Green, the manager of the food pantry at Community Health Outreach, said the food pantry typically serves about 500 families a week. However, during the pandemic he said the need has increased to between 600 and 700 families. "Especially when you have families coming in who have lost income, or they don't have any income and yet they're able to come here."

Hundreds of boxes of food were distributed Saturday at Mayport Elementary with help from Farm Share, members of the Duval County Public Schools District and Jacksonville City Council. The drive was to help families impacted by COVID-19. Within 90 minutes, hundreds of boxes of food were gone. Elizabeth Anderson, a member of the Duval County School Board, said shes thankful for the communitys helping hand. I think people think about the beaches being a more affluent area, Anderson said.

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