First Coast Community Development presents

Serving the Block

KITCHEN

Serving Hot Meals. Restoring Hope. Strengthening Community.

6 Days A Week

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Motion Meets Purpose

For more than six years, First Coast Community Development (FCCD) has shown up for our neighbors when they needed it most — offering nourishment, kindness, and a sense of belonging to individuals and families across Duval County. Through our weekly Serving Saturday initiative, we provide free, welcoming meals to thousands of people, ensuring that no one is turned away and no one is left unseen.

But our commitment doesn’t end at the table.

FCCD believes that compassion must also look toward the future.

Through significant scholarship support for HBCU STEM students, we invest in dreams, open doors to opportunity, and help remove barriers that too often stand in the way of potential.

Rooted in service and guided by empathy, our mission is to care for immediate needs while nurturing long-term resilience — strengthening our community through food, education, opportunity, and love in action.

Flavored Favor

Feeding the block with a taste of God’s favor

You’ve Asked Yourself, “How can I make a difference?”

HERE’S YOUR ANSWER

Be a Blessing Today!

Your support helps restore lives and renew hope

Help provide warm meals to those just needing a little relief.

“Your monthly gift adds comfort to the table and reminds someone that they are not forgotten.”

Support healing and new beginnings. You’re helping neighbors regain their strength and sense of belonging.

“Recovery is a recipe, and your love is one of the key ingredients.”

Fuel programs that keep our kitchen moving and our mission alive.

You’re helping sustain weekly meals, groceries, and volunteer opportunities.

“Resilience is built one plate, one person, and one purpose at a time.”

You become a cornerstone of this movement-keeping every burner hot and every heart full.

“This isn’t charity, it’s community restored.”

ANY donation is appreciated—whether it’s $1 or $300, we truly appreciate your support and accept any donation.

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The Gift That Feeds

Homelessness and food insecurity are ongoing issues, especially in our struggling economy where hot meals are increasingly rare. FCCD’s Serving the Block is dedicated to addressing this challenge by providing nourishment to hundreds of underserved individuals in downtown Duval County.

Every meal served means one less person goes hungry, and that’s a true blessing. With your support, we can make an even greater impact! Remember, homelessness can affect anyone, and every contribution—big or small—makes a difference. Join us in our mission to strengthen our community and ensure no one goes without food. Every dollar counts!

Did You Know…

We serve regardless of circumstance, weather, or funding. Your donation helps us keep our doors open, our kitchen running, our community fed, and provide scholarships for the next generation of community leaders.