Barnabas Center recently held its 6th annual Empty Bowls luncheon, on November 8th and thanks to the generous event sponsors and donors, nearly 500 guests, the Empty Bowls committee, volunteers, and bowl painters, the event was a tremendous success. An empty bowl is a symbol of hunger. In support of
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Barnabas Looking for Supporters to ‘Adopt-a-Family’ for the Holidays
Barnabas Center is coordinating the Christmas holiday Adopt-a-Family program for the second time this year, which pairs a family in need with a sponsor to “adopt” that family. Through the Adopt-a-Family program, children of a family that are experiencing an economic, emotional or health crisis are linked with an “anonymous”
Barnabas ‘Client Choice’ Food Pantry Program Puts Food Selection in Participants’ Hands
It’s a Monday at 1:00 pm at Barnabas Center on Jasmine Street in Fernandina Beach. The main door to the Barnabas Food Pantry, located on the west side of the building, is buzzing with activity. Everyone waiting in the line to enter the pantry has something in common: They are
Rayonier, Inc. and other Empty Bowls Sponsors, Supports Barnabas Programs and Upcoming Events
Rayonier, Inc. presented a donation of $1,000 to Wanda Lanier, President and CEO of Barnabas Center. The contribution represents sponsorship support for the upcoming 6th annual Empty Bowls luncheon event on November 8th. In addition, Rayonier, Inc. hosted a bowl paint party at Wildlight in August for Empty Bowls. Rayonier,
Barnabas Receives Support From Publix to Address Hunger
Barnabas Center recently received a grant of $2,500 from Publix Super Markets Charities to support the agency’s food program. The donation enables Barnabas to provide much-needed food for the food pantry, weekend meals for school children in need through the Meal Pack program and a mobile food pantry that helps
Kiwanis Club Donates to Barnabas Center’s Programs
Robert McCannell, Kiwanis Club of Fernandina Beach President, presented a donation of $250 to Tania Yount, Chief Development Officer of Barnabas Center. The check was presented at a recent Kiwanis Club meeting, where Tania Yount was the guest speaker. The contribution represents support for Barnabas programs and services that help
Barnabas Shines Spotlight on Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and an opportune time to educate oneself about the disease that affects one in eight women in the United States in their lifetime. There are 250,000 women diagnosed with breast cancer each year. Early detection includes performing monthly breast self-exams and scheduling regular clinical
Barnabas Center Releases its Annual Impact Report
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD FULL REPORT Barnabas Center released its annual report in early October, which highlights the major impact Barnabas made in 2018-2019 to people in need in Nassau County. Among the highlights of the past year, Barnabas: Provided crisis assistance to 183 households to avoid homelessness with rent,