Chocolate Chips Were Invented After Chocolate Chip Cookies

Ruth Wakefield was no cookie-cutter baker. In fact, she is widely credited with developing the world’s first recipe for chocolate chip cookies. In 1937, Wakefield and her husband, Kenneth, owned the popular Toll House Inn in Whitman, Massachusetts. While mulling new desserts to serve at the inn’s restaurant, she Read More …

Community resources available for housing, utility bills, food, employment, alcohol and drug addiction, social services, and meals

First Call for Help, Call 632-0600 or 211 Housing New Life Inn 234 W. State Street 904-353-5565 Trinity Rescue Mission 622 Union Street 904-355-1205 Salvation Army Lodge 900 W. Adams Street 904-356-8641 I.M. Sulzbacher Center 611 E. Adams Street 904-359-0457 Utility Bills / Rent N.E.FLA. Community Action Agency Call Read More …

Catholic Charities Jacksonville drive through food distribution

Every Monday, Wednesday, & Friday Catholic Charities Jacksonville hosts a free, drive through food distribution open to everyone. If you are coming tomorrow (Friday), tickets are distributed at 8:30am, food is distributed at 10:30am. Go to https://www.ccbjax.org/food-assistance for more information on this amazing, ongoing event Read More …

Catholic Charities Public Food Pantry

For almost a year now, Catholic Charities Jacksonville has helped feed so many in our community through their free, drive through distributions. Starting on March 22nd, they are expanding their efforts to 3 days a week, every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday! Visit the Catholic Charities Read More …

The Jacksonville Humane Society is in dire need of cat food

Hear ye, hear ye! Our pet food bank is out of cat food and your help is needed to stock the shelves.   You can drop donations at our door, 8464 Beach Blvd., or ship to us with our new Chewy wish list! Chewy: https://www.chewy.com/…/jacksonville-humane-society… Or Read More …