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📍 Mandarin Food Bank, 11730 Old St. Augustine Rd
Food bank for Mandarin neighbors, open Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings. Bring a photo ID and proof of address. Holiday meal boxes at Thanksgiving and Christmas — call (904) 292-1675.
📍 Sulzbacher, 611 E. Adams St
Free meals every day of the year, lunch and dinner, open to anyone.
📍 Sulzbacher, 611 E. Adams St
Free meals every day of the year, lunch and dinner, open to anyone.
📍 Mandarin Food Bank, 11730 Old St. Augustine Rd
Food bank for Mandarin neighbors, open Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings. Bring a photo ID and proof of address. Holiday meal boxes at Thanksgiving and Christmas — call (904) 292-1675.
📍 Church of HOPE, 8950 Crystal Springs Rd
Free afternoon of food, games, trunk-or-treat, activities and giveaways.
📍 Keiser University Jacksonville Campus, 6430 Southpoint Pkwy
Free: costume contest, bounce house and trick-or-treating — plus a Costume Trunk with free costumes while they last.
📍 Sulzbacher, 611 E. Adams St
Free meals every day of the year, lunch and dinner, open to anyone.
📍 Catholic Charities, 1430 Bernita St
Drive-thru food pantry on Wednesdays and Fridays. Tickets are handed out from 8 AM for up to 60 households; distribution starts at 10:30 AM.
📍 Sulzbacher, 611 E. Adams St
Free meals every day of the year, lunch and dinner, open to anyone.
📍 Mandarin Food Bank, 11730 Old St. Augustine Rd
Food bank for Mandarin neighbors, open Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings. Bring a photo ID and proof of address. Holiday meal boxes at Thanksgiving and Christmas — call (904) 292-1675.
📍 St. Johns Town Center, 4663 River City Dr
Free trick-or-treating in costume at the shops.
📍 Seawalk Pavilion / Latham Plaza, 1st St N, Jacksonville Beach
Trunk-or-treat in the late afternoon, then a free outdoor screening of Disney's The Haunted Mansion at 7:15 PM. Bring chairs or blankets; concessions cost extra.
📍 Sulzbacher, 611 E. Adams St
Free meals every day of the year, lunch and dinner, open to anyone.
📍 Catholic Charities, 1430 Bernita St
Drive-thru food pantry on Wednesdays and Fridays. Tickets are handed out from 8 AM for up to 60 households; distribution starts at 10:30 AM.
📍 MOCA Jacksonville, Downtown
Free admission every Saturday (VyStar Free Saturdays): contemporary art downtown, free for everyone.
📍 Riverfront Plaza, Downtown Jacksonville
Free trunk-or-treat downtown where kids collect candy.
📍 USS Orleck Naval Museum, Downtown Jacksonville
Free food, drinks and candy for children. Kids must be with a parent or guardian.
📍 Sulzbacher, 611 E. Adams St
Free meals every day of the year, lunch and dinner, open to anyone.
📍 Sulzbacher, 611 E. Adams St
Free meals every day of the year, lunch and dinner, open to anyone.
Sat, Oct 24 – Sun, Nov 1, 2026
📍 Any of 24 early voting sites, Duval County
Vote early in person at ANY of the 24 early voting sites in Duval County — it does not have to be your home precinct. Bring a photo and signature ID. Questions: (904) 255-8683.
Sun, Nov 1 – Fri, Jan 15, 2027
📍 HealthCare.gov — free Navigator help
Open enrollment for 2027 health plans. Enroll by Dec 15 for coverage starting Jan 1; later signups start Feb 1. Prices changed this year — check your plan even if you liked last year's. Free local Navigator help: (866) 295-5955. Florida KidCare for kids takes applications all year.
Jacksonville Benefits
Free help in Jacksonville & Duval County. Not a government agency — applying is always free at the official sites. We connect you to the programs that fit.
