Fernandina Beach, FL — The Okefenoke Rural Electric Membership Corporation Foundation has awarded the Barnabas Center with a grant in support of its mission to provide nutritious food to benefit Nassau County residents experiencing hunger. Last fiscal year, the Barnabas Center distributed 614,368 pounds of healthy food to more
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Barnabas Center Hosted Its 2nd Annual Fashion Show Honoring Hometown Heroes for a Healthy Community
Fernandina Beach, FL -This year’s 2nd annual Barnabas Center Fashion Show Honoring Hometown Heroes took place on Monday, February 27, at Host Sponsor Mocama Beer Company. The fashion show featured 17 Nassau County Hometown Heroes as models walking the runway. Event emcees Michael Brooks and Nicki Korman narrated stories of
2023 Hometown Heroes Honored include the following:
The 2023 Fashion Show showcases an evening of gratitude, Honoring Hometown Heroes for a Healthy Community. These heroes work tirelessly to help provide the healthy community enjoyed in Nassau County. They serve in our schools, healthcare settings, essential and social services, and as our first responders. This evening acknowledges their
Amelia Island resident, David Barkhausen, Skis the Distance for Barnabas
Ten years ago, local resident and Rotary Club member David Barkhausen took up cross-country skiing somewhat seriously in his early 60’s. While still living in Illinois, he began participating in several races in northern Michigan and Wisconsin. This year, deciding to do this with a larger purpose, he contacted the
Barnabas Center Releases its 2021-2022 Annual Impact Report
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD FULL REPORT Barnabas Center will release its annual report during its Annual Meeting on January 26, 2023. Barnabas will highlight the significant impact made in 2021-2022 to people in need in Nassau County. Among the highlights of the past fiscal year, Barnabas: Barnabas extends its thanks
9th annual Empty Bowls
Empty Bowls 2022 was a hit; as we look to planning the 10th annual Empty Bowls 2023, here is a recap from last year! #emptybowls2022 #FernandinaBeach #ICYM
Helping with Hypertension
It’s commonly referred to as the “silent killer.” High blood pressure (hypertension) is among the major contributors to heart disease and stroke in the United States. Heart disease and stroke killed an estimated 697,000 people — one every 34 seconds — in 2020. In recent decades, treatment
United Way Grant Funds Barnabas Nutrition Services Programs
United Way of Northeast Florida has granted Barnabas Center funds that will help Barnabas feed Nassau County residents in need in zip codes 32097 and 32046. “Every day in our county, families, individuals, and the elderly do not have enough to eat,” said Jamie Reynolds, Barnabas President and CEO. “The
Barnabas Brings Hope and Connection
The first meeting between Michael Granucci and Alison Trembly in 1999 arose out of tragedy. Their next meeting, 23 years later, in late August of this year, was pure coincidence. Mr. Granucci, who volunteers as an Ambassador and in the food pantry at the Barnabas Center in Fernandina Beach, is
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church Collects Over 1,500 Pounds of Food for Barnabas
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church participated in a national movement of churches across America on Sunday, September 18 with “Back To Church Sunday”. The theme was “Hope Happens Here”. Everyone was invited to attend the coffee hour, Worship Service, and brunch with activities. 100 people attended the Worship Service. A