This is a great place for a group, teambuilding event to help the less fortunate in the…read moreJacksonville area. I came here with my employer to volunteer as a group. There were roughly 60 of us, and we packed 1000 boxes of food. That only took about an hour, so we were also given a tour of this impressive facility, which helps other local organizations and serves a part of the local emergency services. I came away feeling good about my employer for organizing the event and donating to a good cause.

It's always a pleasure volunteering at Feeding Northeast Florida!…read more Feeding NE FL helps feed a lot of unfortunate citizens in Jacksonville and the surrounding area through generosity of local businesses and individuals who donate food, household supplies, and financial contributions. FNEF depends on volunteers for sorting & packing in their warehouse and handing out food at their mobile food pantry. Through my company I have had the opportunity to volunteer at both the warehouse and mobile pantry. Each time has been a great experience. The staff at FNEF are super at coordinating these volunteer event.

Recently my company volunteered at the Sulzbacher Center to prepare and serve lunch to those in…read moreneed. And believe me, there are a lot of people in need at this center; from homeless living on the streets of downtown Jacksonville to the few residents that live at the Sulzbacher. It is not a pretty sight at all, so we who are fortunate enough should give our time and effort to help these people. We can change lives! The kitchen at the Sulzbacher is small, but has everything you would find in a professional restaurant kitchen. The food that local businesses and individuals donate is what the staff here has to work with. So it's also important that they receive donations to help keep the center open. I will say if volunteering at Sulzbacher parking can be a real nightmare, like every other place downtown. So you'll probably have to park on Catherine St like we did. Remember love your neighbor no matter what!

Sulzbacher is a wonderful non-profit serving the most needy in our community. Please consider…read moredonating to keep their kitchen stocked and their extraordinary services for the homeless ongoing well into the future.

I volunteered at the City Rescue Mission in Jacksonville last week by serving lunch to residents…read more Having no experience with the organization I thought I was going to a soup kitchen. This place was so much more! The City Rescue Mission opened in 1946 and helps support people in NE Florida struggling with homelessness, hunger and substance abuse. The residents go through a program offering food, shelter, clothing, bible study as well as education and life skills development classes. I pulled up to a gate, gave my name and my license plate number prior to entering the grounds. I signed in upon entering the building and met up with two women I was volunteering with. They began to explain what we would be doing as I followed them to the dining hall. We put on aprons and gloves and began setting the tables with napkins and forks. We asked the residents if they wanted water or juice and served them. And once the food was ready we brought it to their tables. The residents were kind and grateful. Andrew, the head chef, graduated from the program and has been working as the chef for the past five years. What an inspiration! The City Rescue Mission offers hope to those in desperate need. They depend on generous donations from churches and other organizations. I learned they run a thrift shop and have a hard time getting volunteers on the weekends. They also have a chocolate shop and make candy to sell in local restaurants to raise money. You can buy their brownies at The Loop. After my shift ended I left feeling hopeful for the futures of everyone I met. And I also want to come back and volunteer again!

So I was donating all house hold furniture, everything in a home. Had someone schedule to come out…read moreand pick everything up with a truck. Was late so I called and there was a message that they were not picking up at any home because they were relocating their business to another location. NOT EVEN A PHONE CALL. I would not recommend this organization if your moving out of a home.

I dropped some food donations here and was greeted by wonderful, friendly faces!…read more They're full up on clothing and home items, but always accepting food. They walked me back to talk with the cooks and everything. They were really appreciative of my small offering, but I hear this mission directly benefits the homeless in the area so anything helps! I'd recommend for sure !

Here to do volunteer work. The Clara white mission center does a great service for the needy people…read morein the Jacksonville area. They are located on Ashley Street. Please volunteer if you have some time. You'll find it very rewarding.

Service is great. I enjoy talking to the volunteers. Most of them are retiree's. I appreciate being…read moreable to get this service free of charge. May God continue to bless you church & community services. Sincere thanks. Cheryl Mayhew

REAL SENSE-Thank you so much for helping people get their taxes prepared with expertise!! Most of…read morethese ladies who prepare your taxes for you, work for IRS. I believe they do the Real Sense as a volunteer job every year. I work with these ladies in the Federal Bldg. I have a lot of respect for these ladies volunteering their precious time to help people with their taxes. The bldg. is a part of the church. Thanks going out to the church as well for loaning the building, so this can be possible. I am glad I did not have to pay this year. It is not a big return, but better than having to pay.

Review #900 comes in the form of admiration for the Ronald McDonald House in Jacksonville. I…read morerecently toured the facility for the first time and still have goosebumps from my experience. This non profit charity does not receive any federal or government grants or funding. Contrary to popular belief, it's a completely donation-based organization, which is absolutely stunning, since they currently house 53 families free of charge. Patients and their families come from all around the world to seek medical attention in Jacksonville. When I toured the house, they spoke enthusiastically of a family who recently crossed the pond from Ireland. People might not be talking about this enough, but Jacksonville is home to state-of-the-art medical care. The house is beautiful. There's a courtyard, a full-service kitchen (larger than some restaurants), a pantry, a movie room, a play room, a prayer room, a class room, a covered parking garage, a gorgeous rooftop garden and so much more. On top of that, each employee I've worked with or met in passing has a passion so evident it's contagious. I have to admit there were times during the tour I found myself getting choked up. The mission is clear and they are truly changing lives by providing lodging, food and transportation better than most hotel accommodations. Add to the mix, families at their most stressful only emphasizes the Lord's work they're doing. Love, love, love! I encourage anyone to donate or give back to the Ronald McDonald House.

Friday, August 01, 2025…read more I'm writing to share a disappointing experience my spouse and I had at the USO located at NAS Jacksonville. As a military family, we've always appreciated the mission and values of the USO--to support and uplift service members and their families--but unfortunately, our visit left us feeling disrespected, unwelcome, and possibly even discriminated against. We came in to inquire about Jacksonville Jaguars tickets. Upon entering, we noticed a staff member named Marge warmly hugging and greeting another guest. This made us feel that the environment was friendly and welcoming. However, when Marge saw us, her demeanor changed. She asked why we were there, and we said we were just inquiring about the tickets. She immediately responded, "Did you check in?"--in a noticeably different tone. We then checked in as instructed and selected "Travel and Information" and "Food" on the kiosk. Another elderly staff member (not Marge) kindly approached us to explain that the deadline for the Jaguars tickets had passed. She then offered us drinks and snacks, which we appreciated. When my husband asked what drinks were available (more out of politeness than anything else), she kindly invited us to follow her to the fridge, explaining it was easier to show us than list them all. After grabbing two Sprites, she asked if we'd like bread. As we followed her to where the bread was located, we passed by Marge, who suddenly snapped at us, saying, "Go ahead and hurry up!! We're busy here!! Go ahead and pick and then go!!" We were shocked by her tone and words. Even the woman assisting us was visibly taken aback and commented, "Marge!" My husband immediately took my hand and said, "Let's go." As we were walking out, we heard Marge make a comment along the lines of, "People don't come here just to shop," which felt like an unfair and unnecessary judgment. The entire experience left us feeling embarrassed, humiliated, and deeply disrespected. We couldn't help but wonder if her treatment toward us was rooted in bias--especially in contrast to the warm, friendly way she treated the guest before us. We came in simply seeking information and maybe a small treat, and instead, we left feeling hurt and unwelcome. This is not what the USO stands for, and it's disheartening to experience such behavior from someone representing your organization. We hope this feedback is taken seriously, not just for us, but for the sake of every military family who deserves to feel safe, respected, and supported when they walk into a USO facility.

I've been to many USO locations, but this one was by far the worst. The employees were rude and…read moreshowed a complete lack of professionalism. I'd rather donate elsewhere than support a place that just pretends to help.

This is the GO TO place for any donation you may have. Unlike most local nonprofits, LSS will…read moreaccept most, if not all, unused items - and very graciously too. (Think personal hygiene products, unopened food supplies, etc). If you are in need of services, trust LSS to take care of you. Their food pantry is newly renovated and capable of serving many families daily (M-F). It's set up like a full-service grocery store! Frozen meat, refrigerated dairy, boxed meals, and many cultural choices also.