Free events, food help days, and the benefit deadlines that matter — all checked against the source. Add anything to your own calendar in one tap, with a reminder built in.
📍 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.
Thu, Oct 15 – Mon, Dec 7, 2026
📍 By phone or online — free SHINE help
The yearly window to join, switch or drop a Medicare Advantage or drug plan. Changes start Jan 1, 2027. Free, unbiased help from SHINE counselors at ElderSource: 1-888-242-4464 or (904) 391-6600 — they do not sell insurance.
📍 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.
📍 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.
📍 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.
