Jacksonville, Florida
JEA customers who need some help paying bills have a few options. The utility offers multiple arrangements to give you more time. JEA also offers a pay-as-you-go option and another that takes the average of your bills and spreads the cost out evenly across each month, eliminating the Read More …
Can you help spread the word and fight hunger for the Peanut Butter Challenge. We are looking for donations of unopened, unexpired peanut butter jar to any of these locations: Ed Ball Bldg. 214 Hogan St City Hall 117 W. Duval St Main Library 303 Read More …
Spread the word! The 2022 Peanut Butter Challenge is underway to fight hunger. Can you donate unopened, unexpired jars of peanut butter of any size? There are 5 locations throughout Jacksonville where you can drop them off until October 31st. UF IFAS Extension Duval County Read More …
Red Cross Ukraine While the American Red Cross is not currently shipping blood overseas, Americans can donate money directly to the organization’s Ukrainian branch, which is working within the country to collect blood, mobilize volunteers and provide emergency aid to those affected by violent conflict. UN Read More …
This is our list of local food resources for those in need. The list is continuously being updated and especially during Covid-19 hours, availability and procedures change frequently so please call before going to ensure a fruitful trip. Farm Share: Farm Share is a nonprofit Read More …
Whether you’re struggling with your gender identity or sexuality, or are experiencing a crisis and want to talk to someone who is part of the LGBTQIA+ community, you can lean on these hotlines. The Trevor Project — 1-866-488-7386 or text START to 678678 LGBTQIA+ kids Read More …
There is nothing that says Thanksgiving like the smell of roast turkey wafting through your kitchen and the rest of the house. Of course, a roasted turkey can also be the centerpiece of any special family occasion or holiday. Despite its central role in family Read More …
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 …
Text HOME to 741741 from anywhere in the United States, anytime, about any type of crisis. A live, trained Crisis Counselor receives the text and responds, all from a secure online platform. The volunteer Crisis Counselor will help you move from a hot moment to a Read More …
With today being #NationalFoodBankDay, the focus on this important service is highlighted now more than ever. Below is a list of food banks in the area for those in need, and if you have plenty, please consider making a donation or volunteering your time. Thank Read More …
JEA will resume disconnection of services starting July 7, 2020. They encourage you to act now to avoid disconnection if you have a past-due bill. For more information, including payment arrangements, extensions, and where to get help from community resources, please visit: https://www.jea.com/assistance
The amazing people at Farm Share Jacksonville have been working overtime since the coronavirus pandemic has begun. They continue to host drive-thru food distributions in many Jacksonville neighborhoods. The next one is hosted by the Sister Hermana Foundation this Friday from 10am until 1pm at the IBEW Read More …
Duval County Public Schools (DCPS) is distributing breakfast and lunch from 11am to 1pm along bus routes in addition to being distributed at district managed schools. All children ages 5 through 18, regardless of where they attend school, can go to any DCPS School location and Read More …
Home damaged by Hurricane Matthew? Help is still available for Duval County homeowners through the City’s Hurricane Matthew Housing Repair Program. The Housing and Community Development Division will begin accepting applications Monday. Funding is limited and will be provided on a first-come, first-qualified, first-served basis. Read More …
Whether you’re struggling with your gender identity or sexuality, or are experiencing a crisis and want to talk to someone who is part of the LGBTQIA+ community, you can lean on these hotlines. The Trevor Project — 1-866-488-7386 or text START to 678678 LGBTQIA+ kids Read More …
Six days after Hurricane Maria the people of Puerto Rico are still reeling from the devastation and destruction Maria made of their home. Most of the island’s 3.4 million residents remain without power, and with little hope of getting electricity back anytime soon. The catastrophic Read More …