Barnabas Center earned a 2020 Gold Rating from the National Association of Free and Charitable Clinics (NAFC) Quality Standards Program. The mission of the National Association of Free and Charitable Clinics is to ensure the medically underserved have access to affordable health care. The NAFC and its members are dedicated
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Quit Smoking With One-on-One Help
The scientific and medical community is learning more about the health implications smoking has on COVID-19, but there are reasons for concern. We do know that COVID-19 patients who smoke might be at higher risk for severe disease or death from COVID-19.
Free Evidence-Based Online Live Webinar and Telephone Health Education Programs for Adults Ages 60+
The Northeast Florida Area Health Education Center (NEFAHEC) a non-profit organization works in partnership with ElderSource to improve the health and well-being of adults ages 60 and over. The evidence-based programs listed are offered at no charge and are sponsored by Northeast Florida AHEC, ElderSource and the Department of Elder
Census 2020
“Once a decade, America comes together to participate in the decennial census, creating national awareness of the census and statistics. This census provides the basis for reapportioning Congressional seats, redistricting, and distributing billions of dollars in federal funding to support your state, county and community’s vital programs.” Here are some
What is the Economic Impact Payment/Stimulus Check? What Should I Do?
The U.S. government presented a bill to send Americans stimulus payments to provide relief for economic hardships caused by the coronavirus pandemic. Stimulus checks are intended to stimulate the economy by providing consumers with some spending money. These one-time stimulus payments are part of a $2 trillion 2020 coronavirus relief package intended to help
Food Program Volunteer Shares His Experience With Barnabas
Four years ago, Mike Granucci began volunteering at Barnabas. He said, “Volunteering gave me something to do after being retired for 15 years.” First, Mike was involved in Barnabas’ Callahan food distribution process. Then, he managed the kids’ meal pack program, which was feeding 250 school children who were at
BARNABAS RECEIVES SUPPORT FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA INSTITUTE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES
As the major nonprofit safety net provider in Nassau County, Barnabas Center is responding to the needs of individuals and families in crisis during the COVID-19 pandemic. During this crisis, Barnabas Center is on the front lines for providing food to people in need in Nassau County. Many of our
Barnabas Center among food pantries feeling impact of coronavirus
FERNANDINA BEACH, Fla. – The coronavirus pandemic is putting a strain on food pantries, which have had to shift their operations with people practicing social distancing. The Barnabas Center in Nassau County has seen double the number of families coming in for food over the past few weeks as they struggle