In Northeast Florida the non-profit Farm Share has set up distribution events for food-insecure residents to receive fresh produce and non-perishable canned goods.
Distribution takes place at drive-thru only locations to minimize contact and reduce the risk of spreading COVID-19.
Recipients who show up are required to wear a mask and bring a vehicle with a trunk or cargo bed to hold the food.
Farm Share will be set up at the following locations and times:
Event: Farm Share food distribution with American Legion Post 250 (Serving 200 households)
Date: Tuesday, Sept. 14, from 8 a.m. until supplies last
Location: 3939 Co Road 218, Middleburg 32068
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Event: Farm Share food distribution with CMBC Family Life Center (Serving 200 households)
Date: Wednesday, Sept. 15, from 9 a.m. until supplies last
Location: 1414 Bronson St., Palatka 32177
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Event: Farm Share food distribution with Philadelphia MB (Serving 200 households)
Date: Thursday, Sept. 16, from 9 a.m. until supplies last
Location: 5577 Moncrief Road, Jacksonville 32209
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Event: Farm Share food distribution with First Baptist Church Callahan (Serving 400 households)
Date: Thursday, Sept. 16, from 4:30 p.m. until supplies last
Location: 45090 Green Ave., Callahan 32011
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Event: Farm Share food distribution with Councilman Reggie Gaffney and Family Dollar Shopping Center & CRC (Serving 400 households)
Date: Saturday, Sept. 18, from 9 a.m. until supplies last
Location: 10696 Lem Turner Road, Jacksonville 32218
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Event: Farm Share food distribution with State Rep. Tracie Davis and Open Arms Christian Fellowship (Serving 400 households)
Date: Saturday, Sept. 18, from 9 a.m. until supplies last
Location: 2763 Dunn Ave., No. 1, Jacksonville 32218
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Event: Farm Share food distribution with Lake Butler (Serving 300 households)
Date: Saturday, Sept. 18, from 9 a.m. until supplies last
Location: 155 NW 3rd St., Lake Butler 32054
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Event: Farm Share food distribution with Sister Hermana Foundation (Serving 200 households)
Date: Saturday, Sept. 18, from 10 a.m. until supplies last
Location: 5460 Blanding Blvd., Jacksonville 32244
Raymon Troncoso can be reached at rtroncoso@wjct.org, 904-358-6319 or on Twitter at @RayTroncoso.
