Danny Federico
editor@riverbendnews.org
Life happens and, sometimes, it gets hard to make ends meet. In times such as these, it helps to know many churches and organizations in the area have ministries that provide non-perishable items to families in need. Here are a few of the ministries and food pantries available in the tri- county area. Note that food distribution dates and times are subject to change.
Hamilton County
| Food Pantry and Clothes Closet | 1153 US 41, Jasper, Fla.
Distribution every third Wednesday of each month from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Limited to eight visits. |
| J.R.E. Lee Community Complex | 4280 S.W. CR 152, Jasper, Fla.
Food distribution every second Thursday of each month from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., while supplies last. |
| Njörðshof: Fourth Hof of the Asatru Folk Assembly | 12562 Roberts St., White Springs, Fla.
Food distribution every third Saturday of each month from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. |
| White Springs Public Library | 16403 Jewett St., White Springs, Fla.
Food distribution every first Saturday of each month beginning at 11 a.m., while supplies last.
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Lafayette County
| Alton Church of God | 2365 E. US 27, Mayo, Fla.
Food distribution every third Friday of each month beginning at 9 a.m., while supplies last. |
| Bethel Creek Baptist Church | 8945 N. CR 53, Mayo, Fla.
Outside food cabinet, open to the public 24/7. |
| Pleasant Grove Baptist Church | 816 S.W. CR 351, Mayo, Fla.
Outside food cabinet, open to the public 24/7. |
| Riverside Baptist Church | 168 N.W. Latitude Rd., Mayo, Fla.
Outside food cabinet located behind the church, open to the public 24/7. |
| St. Matthew's Episcopal Church | 186 N.W. Monroe Ave., Mayo, Fla.
Outside food cabinet, open to the public 24/7. |
| Wee Kare Academy Blessing Box | 311 N.E. Crawford St., Mayo, Fla.
Outside food cabinet, open to the public 24/7. |
| Catholic Charities – Edward Perry Sports Complex | 840 N.E. CR 400, Mayo, Fla.
Food distribution every fourth Thursday from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., while supplies last. |
Suwannee County
| Branford Blessing Box – Town Hall | 502 S.W. Suwannee Ave., Branford, Fla.
Take what you need, leave what you can. |
| Christ Central Ministries | 15445 US 129, Live Oak, Fla.
Food distribution every first and third Saturday of the month from 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. |
| Evergreen Baptist Church of God | 2509 224th St., Lake City, Fla. Food Distribution every third Thursday of the month at 4 p.m. |
| First Baptist Church of Live Oak in partnership with Love, INC. | 401 W. Howard St., Live Oak, Fla.
Food distribution every Monday and Wednesday from 9:15 a.m. to 12 p.m. |
| Gethsemane Church of God in Christ | 1018 Duval St. N.E., Live Oak, Fla.
Food distribution every third Tuesday of the month at 9 a.m. |
| Lebanon Baptist Church hosting the Children's Table Bus | 6114 280th St., Branford, Fla.Food distribution every second Wednesday of the month at 11 a.m. A $7 donation is requested. Bring your own basket. |
| Live Oak African Baptist Church | 502 Walker Ave., Live Oak, Fla.
Food distribution every third Friday of each month at 9 a.m. |
| Live Oak Blessing Box – Department of Health | 915 Nobles Ferry Rd., Live Oak, Fla.
Take what you need, leave what you can. |
| Love, INC. | 120 Ohio Ave. N., Live Oak, Fla.Food distribution Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. |
| Mt. Gilead Baptist Church | 18305 56th St., Live Oak, Fla.
Food distribution every second and fourth Saturday of each month from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. One monthly visit per person. |
| O'Brien Baptist Church | 9544 E. CR 349, O'Brien, Fla.
Food distribution every third Tuesday of each month from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. |
| San Juan Mission Catholic Church | 304 Plant St., Branford, Fla.
Food distribution every third Friday of each month at 9 a.m., while supplies last. |
| St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church | 928 E. Howard St., Live Oak, Fla.
Food distribution every third Wednesday of each month at 9:30 a.m., while supplies last. |
| St. Luke's Episcopal Church | 401 W. Howard St., Live Oak, Fla.
Food Distribution every Monday and Thursday from 9 a.m. to noon. |
| The Worship Center | 22880 SR 247, Lake City, Fla.
Food distribution every second and fourth Thursday of each month at 3 p.m. |
If you know of a food pantry that isn't listed, reach out to Danny Federico at editor@riverbendnews.org or at 386-364-4141 with the location and operation hours.