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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.
📍 Downtown Jacksonville — Bay St, Hogan St to A. Philip Randolph Blvd
Florida's largest Veterans Day parade: 2,500+ marchers, bands and floats. Best viewing is along Bay Street — Ford on Bay is the popular central spot. First come, first served; arrive early.
📍 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.
Wed, Nov 11 – Fri, Nov 13, 2026
📍 Duval County Public Schools
Schools are closed Nov 11 for Veterans Day and Nov 12–13 for teacher planning days. Plan child care ahead.
📍 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.
📍 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.
Wed, Nov 11 – Fri, Nov 13, 2026
📍 Duval County Public Schools
Schools are closed Nov 11 for Veterans Day and Nov 12–13 for teacher planning days. Plan child care ahead.
📍 MOCA Jacksonville, Downtown
Free admission every Saturday (VyStar Free Saturdays): contemporary art downtown, free for everyone.
📍 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.
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.
