Mandarin Food Bank

Mandarin Food Bank Mandarin Food Bank - 11730 Old St. Augustine Road, Jacksonville, Florida, 32258
We provide emergency food and clothing to those in need.

Established in 1991, this ecumenical ministry has an all volunteer staff.

03/31/2026

We will be closed on Friday, April 3, in observance of Good Friday. We will reopen on Monday, April 6.

03/09/2026

The food bank is looking for clean brown paper grocery bags. Can be dropped off anytime.

01/18/2026

The US National Weather Service Jacksonville Florida is forecasting dangerously cold temperatures again on Sunday evening with wind chills or “feels like” temperatures forecast in the 20s. In response, the Emergency Preparedness Division (JaxReady)
will again activate the Warming Center Contingency Plan. When temperatures reach 27 degrees or lower, the City of Jacksonville Warming Center will be open overnight to residents who lack access to adequate heat.

CENTER DETAILS:
Sunday, January 18, 2026, 9 p.m. – Monday, January 19, 2026, 9 a.m. at The Legends Center located at 5130 Soutel Drive.

Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA) buses will transport vulnerable individuals to the Legends Center, which will be staffed and have water available on-site. Residents utilizing the Warming Center should bring the following items:
• Air mattress, blankets, pillows, or other bedding
• Snacks and medication
• Games, toys, and books
• Hygiene and comfort items

Our non-profit partners at area shelters are also providing cold-weather shelter services to the unhoused population. These shelters include:
• City Rescue Mission, 234 W. State Street, 32202
• Sulzbacher, 611 East Adams St. for men
5455 Springfield Blvd. for women and children
• Trinity Rescue Mission, 622 W. Union Street, 32202

As residents gear up for the cold weather, the Jacksonville Fire Rescue Department urges everyone to practice safe heating habits to prevent fires. Their suggestions include:
• Use Caution with Space Heaters: Keep space heaters at least three feet away from anything that can burn. Plug heaters directly into outlets and never use extension cords or power strips. Turn off heaters when leaving a room or going to sleep. Never leave space heaters unattended.
• Practice Fireplace Safety: Have chimneys inspected and cleaned annually. Don’t overload fireplaces with wood and use screens or glass doors to prevent sparks from escaping. Never leave fires unattended, and ensure fires are fully extinguished before going to bed.
• Additional Safety Tips: Never use ovens or appliances not designed as heating devices to warm your home. Ensure working smoke alarms are installed on every floor and outside each bedroom. Install carbon monoxide detectors throughout your home. Never use outdoor appliances, such as grills or generators, indoors. Create and practice a fire escape plan with all household members.

For more information, visit https://www.jaxready.com/preparedness/plan-for-emergencies/winter-weather

01/01/2026

Happy New Year 2026!

12/25/2025

From all of us at the Mandarin Food Bank, we would like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas.

12/22/2025

Today was a great reminder of the power of community. Thank you to all of our volunteers and supporters who helped hand out close to 350 Christmas meals today at our food bank. Your compassion, time, and generosity brought joy to so many households this holiday season. We couldn't do this without you!

We will be closed the remainder of the week and will reopen on Monday, December 29.

Merry Christmas!!

Do you ever wonder what happens to all the Halloween candy that gets donated?This year Jack, Caroline and Cecilia put it...
12/18/2025

Do you ever wonder what happens to all the Halloween candy that gets donated?
This year Jack, Caroline and Cecilia put it into bags that were decorated by the children at St Joseph's Catholic school!
Monday we will give them all away to our clients who come for our Christmas giveaway!
A big thank you to all the kids who decorated and put together these candy bags!

Te Mandarin Food Bank thanks Louis, Leon and Henry for their donation of 400 bags of toiletries for our clients. These b...
11/28/2025

Te Mandarin Food Bank thanks Louis, Leon and Henry for their donation of 400 bags of toiletries for our clients. These boys collected the items, bagged them up and delivered them to the food bank. They also brought some homemade cookies for our volunteers and sleeping bags for our homeless clients.
We are very grateful.

11/24/2025

We will be closed for the remainder of this week. Our Thanksgiving meal giveaway was a tremendous success today. It could not have been possible without the help of our volunteers and the generous donations of the surrouding community We hope everyone has a very safe and Happy Thanksgiving.

Thank you to the Russell Rowland Rafters for the awesome donation of 125 turkeys for our Thanksgiving giveaway!They do t...
11/21/2025

Thank you to the Russell Rowland Rafters for the awesome donation of 125 turkeys for our Thanksgiving giveaway!
They do this every year and we are so grateful!

Address

11730 Old St. Augustine Road
Jacksonville, FL
32258

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 11:30am
Wednesday 9am - 11:30am
Friday 9am - 11:30am

Telephone

+19042921675

Website

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