Local groups host Christmas food giveaways in year plagued by pandemic-related hardship
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Each year, several Jacksonville organizations host special food give-away events to provide groceries to local, food-insecure families. But in an economy depressed by the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, the year 2020 brings with it a compounded need for supplies.
The Jewish Family and Community Services food pantry opened its doors from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, handing out 10-pound bags of food items.
“Sometimes it’s simply showing up,” JFCS Coordinator Cornesha Scott said. “People just want to know that you care. So that’s what we’re doing here today. We’re showing up to let our community know that we are here for them.”