Free food giveaways happening this week in Jacksonville

NORTHEAST FLORIDA — Families in need of food in the Jacksonville area will have an opportunity to grab fresh produce and non-perishables canned goods at food distributions this week.

FarmShare, a food nonprofit known for distributing food to food-insecure Floridians in the Northeast Florida area, is hosting the drive-thru only event at the below sites.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, families will need to wear a mask and arrive in a vehicle with a trunk or cargo bed.

Date: Thursday, March 25, 2021, from 10 a.m. until supplies last

Farm Share food distribution with the Church of Oakland

Location: 1025 Jessie St., Jacksonville, Fla. 32206

Farm Share food distribution with St. Matthew Baptist Church

Date: Friday, March 26, 2021, from 8 a.m. until supplies last

Location: 3811 Moncrief Road, Jacksonville, Fla. 32209

Farm Share food distribution with State Rep. Tracie Davis

Date: Saturday, March 27, 2021, from 9 a.m. until supplies last

Location: 2803 Edgewood Ave. W, Jacksonville, Fla. 32209

Farm Share food distribution with Councilman Gaffney & Central Baptist Institutional Church

Date: Saturday, March 27, 2021, from 9:30 a.m. until supplies last

Location: 524 W 3rd St., Jacksonville, Fla. 32209