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.

I so appreciate the service they provide to the community. I…read moreappreciate the merchants that donate the goods to help those of us that really need it. Some of what I get I cannot eat due to dietary restrictions, but I donate them to neighbors that appreciate and can use them.

3/25/26. I want to help where I can and this local foodbank (not city run or any corporate…read moreaffiliation). We are open M, W, F from 9-11:30. Clients need to have proper ID-social security cards, zip code for our area and such. People volunteering are just trying to help in some way to those in need.

Amazing place, large animal enclosures, all animals look very healthy, animals wanted to come to…read morethe front of the enclosures to be near people, safety was a priority and was up to standard, caregivers were very knowledgeable about the animals species and dietary requirements as well as each specific animals eating preferences, large portions were fed to each animal, enclosures were very clean, employees knew each animal by name, animals had tons of enrichment, it was obvious the staff cared for the animals and the facility is continuing to improve and expand, top notch animal care with vet hospital on site, one of the best animal facilities I have ever been to.

I went there for a visit on a night time feeding. It was a neat concept. They have to feed the…read moreanimals anyways, so why not invite people to educate and raise money for the sanctuary. The animals seem well taken care of and happy. The have mostly tigers but also a lion and some smaller cats. They even have two foxes and two bears! This is different than a zoo, because they have these animals as a way to save them. Some of them were from private owners and some were form closed zoos. The workers and volunteers were all happy as well.

Shoutout to our local community heroes!! I had the honor of meeting a few awesome volunteers like…read moreWalter, Shelly, Eli, and Mack. This faithful group may fluctuate of volunteers, food availability, and people in need... but the Love is a constant!!! The lines start early and the set up starts even earlier. This team is run like a well-oiled machine and are efficient, effective, and willing to share Love with their acts of service. Food is organized for the purpose of providing for the appropriate amount of food for the appropriate amount of people. The food comes from a lot of different sources, but with the same heart of Love and Hope. There is a group of volunteers that also like to help out by providing prayer support to the individual cars as they are awaiting their turn in the drive thru line. May God bless all that are involved and may this be a Lighthouse to the community!!

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.

Working with the Kitten Foster Army is a joy! The staff makes it easy to foster fail, or just enjoy…read morea few weeks with a sweet new kitten before they reach their forever homes. Scheduling is generally easy, though weekend clinics can get busy. We appreciate the service the Humane Society provides to our community.

You should absolutely go here to rescue the animals from THEM…read more We adopted a cat 2 months ago and she is the best cat ever. However they told us she had been spayed 2 days prior and she was cleared for adoption. Thinking they're the experts, we rolled with it. Not 2 days pass and we notice our kitten is shaking with fever, not eating, and meowing constantly. Then she threw up. We tried to take her to the Humane Society to seek help and was turned away by the employee working the desk because THEY DONT HAVE VETS. We took her to Petfolk who has an incredible staff and we still go there to this day. They helped us without an appointment and noted a 104 fever, dehydration and swelling in her abdomen. We were not given ANY information from the "humane" society on what to look for in case of infection from procedures or other illnesses. Their entire philosophy revolves around once you sign for them, the animal is no longer their problem. They do not care about the health of your pet once they have left the building. I am so disappointed with our experience. The only solace i have is that now our kitten is healthy and doing so well. Hire some real vets so your new pet parents have a place to go when (not IF but WHEN) something happens to your new pet 2 days after you adopt them and you dont have a vet yet. Our first week with our kitten was traumatizing, infuriating, and so frustrating as we tried to seek medical help for her. I feel so terribly for the reviewer from 4 months ago who had an almost identical situation, but had to surrender their cat due to medical bills to be potentially euthanized. If you're going to adopt a kitten, you should in order to save its life from the "vets" that work here. These people are absolute monsters.

HABIJAX has been a great place to spend our days off from work to volunteer whether it is at the…read moreReStore or one of the home build sites.

Great place , great atmosphere and great prices. Would highly recommend for D.I.Y oriented people…read more The people are friendly and for a great cause.

Great selections. Vibrant place to visit. Many local crafts and artist plus 20+ food trucks.read more

My sister first brought me to the Riverside Arts Market years ago. It has now become something we…read moreenjoy regularly on my visits to Jacksonville. It's a family friendly environment and has something for all ages. My son who is now 13 has been coming since he was younger and still loves it. My sister and I enjoy walking around and seeing what vendors are there and what all there is to offer. On some occasions our dad comes as well, it's really great for all ages. There are plenty of food options, so it's easy to grab a snack or a meal as you wander around. There are a lot of unique vendors that sell fresh bakery items, local produce, gourmet hot sauces, arts and crafts and so much more. The vendors tend to change as well so there seems to be something new to find every visit. Parking is close by and we've never had an issue. I prefer to visit on cooler days as the heat can be pretty miserable even in the shade in the summer.

Jacksonville has its fair share of homeless residents [that number may have risen as of late due to…read morethe collapse of the American economy] and places like the Sulzbacher Center work hard to help keep these people healthy and off the streets. I have volunteered a few times at the Sulzbacher Center, serving food. There are about 330 men, women and children [ :( ] who take shelter here every night. Families are given special dorm rooms and then there is a large hall where cots are pulled out every night for sleeping, and tables pulled out every day for dining. They have a really great program set up. They provide food to anyone who wants it and shows up. But if you are looking for a place to lay your head, you are required to get up bright and early and spend your day looking for work, ways to get your life back on track. They also have a lot of services in place to help people find work and housing, as well. Case managers are assigned to each individual who stays at the center to motivate them, help them stay on track and to point them in the right direction. The people at the Sulzbacher Center are some of the most compassionate, selfless people who devote their lives towards helping other people get their lives back. Especially in today's world, this could not be of a greater importance. They are always welcoming volunteers and I highly recommend spending a few hours inside this place. You will learn a great deal... about the city and yourself.

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!