Mandarin Food Bank

08/16/2026

We gave away over 300 filled backpacks to the children of our clients!
Thank you to everyone who donated to help us achieve this goal!
Your generosity was overwhelming!

07/15/2026

07/07/2026

The Mandarin Food Bank is in need of school supplies. Especially notebook paper, pencil pouches , folders and backpacks We distribute close to 300 backpacks to children in need each year.
Please help us fill these backpacks!
Donations can be made Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 8:00-11:30 at the food bank.

06/20/2026

This group of young Catholic adults came to the Food Bank and helped us get organized!
We so appreciate their help and hard work!

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.