Programs that help address the region’s issues around food insecurity will be able to help more people through a multi-year grant from Bank of America. Feeding Northeast Florida and Barnabas have been named as the 2021 Bank of America Neighborhood Builders awardees for their work in Northeast Florida, providing access
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Newcomers Club Donates to Barnabas
Barnabas Center is grateful to have recently received a donation from the Newcomers Club of Amelia Island, thanks to the fundraising efforts of club members including Rose Ann Schwartz and Debbie Allison. “Although Newcomers Club of Amelia Island is primarily a social organization for ladies residing in Nassau County, our
Northeast Florida Fair Spearheads Food Drive
On October 18th, the Northeast Florida Fair sponsored Barnabas Center by offering free admission in exchange for 4 canned food items to donate to Barnabas. In addition, Winn Dixie in Callahan and Hilliard collected food items from customers in exchange for free fair admission. The food drives collected 6,260 pounds
Barnabas Thanks the 2021 Empty Bowls Sponsors
An Empty Bowl is a symbol of hunger. Our event raises awareness and supports our neighbors with food insecurity. Click the button below to learn more: Barnabas Thanks the 2021 Empty Bowls Sponsors: Empty Bowls is supported by a grant from the Delores Barr Weaver Forever Event Fund, est. 2015.
Learning to Speak English Leads to Selling Handmade Art
Before Gladys Rodriguez learned about Barnabas, she did not speak English and needed to find a way to earn money while taking care of her 89-year-old mother in their home. “As soon as I met Priscilla at Barnabas, I knew my life would change. I applied for the Hope Builders
Local Businesses Support Barnabas Programs
Barnabas Center thanks The Delta Dental Community Cares Foundation, Baptist Medical Center Nassau, Publix Super Markets, Publix Super Markets Charities for their support toward Barnabas programs. The Delta Dental Community Cares Foundation awarded a grant of $10,000 to Barnabas’ dental program. As a result, the grant will support Barnabas with
Meet Barnabas’ New Nutrition Services Manager!
Casey Hemphill was born and raised in Bryceville, and currently lives in Yulee – a Nassau County native! Casey’s working background includes a variety of community and service-based jobs. She attended the University of North Florida and received a B.S. in Nutrition and Dietetics. In addition, Casey completed a 1,000-hour
Barnabas Thanks Community for Donating Food
On September 13th through September 18th, Barnabas Center and the Rotary Clubs of Nassau County asked the community for food donations to help people struggling with hunger. As a result, this county-wide food drive benefitted the Barnabas food pantry by restocking its shelves with healthy food. The food drive collected
Cherry and Liza’s Friendship Benefits Barnabas
Cherry Gallagher recently competed in the Long Course Aquabike biathlon to raise funds for Barnabas in honor of her longtime friend and Barnabas board member, Liza Cotter, who was injured in a traumatic bike accident. “I’m excited to report that I won first place in my 70-75 age group,” Cherry