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DESC Groceries and Clothing

Verified · October 23, 2026

DESC provides groceries and clothing in downtown Jacksonville on Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings. It also offers a Help Hub to talk through next steps and work boots or non-slip shoes for people who need them for employment.

Call (904) 358-7955 Get directions Apply / official site

Organization: Downtown Ecumenical Services Council (DESC)
Address: 215 N. Ocean Street
Hours: Monday, Wednesday & Friday 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Documents needed: For groceries: housing proof to validate you have a place to cook — a current JEA bill, a rent receipt dated within 30 days, or an active rental lease. For clothing: IDs for all in the household
How to apply: Come during grocery or clothing hours with the documents listed; expect a 20-30 minute wait for clothing after check-in
Cost: Free
Last verified: October 23, 2026

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