What We Do – Tackling Hunger and Homelessness in Jacksonville, FL

Chef Harvey Foundation is a committed non-profit organization dedicated to ending food insecurity and supporting the homeless in Jacksonville, Florida. Through direct outreach, a welcoming community pantry, and practical educational initiatives, we aim to uplift and empower our neighbors facing hardship. Our services ensure immediate relief while promoting long-term stability and self-sufficiency. With compassion and respect at our core, we serve nourishing meals, provide essential resources, and equip individuals with the tools and confidence necessary to achieve lasting food security and an improved quality of life.

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Highlighted Services We Provide

  • Culinary Arts & Cooking Classes
  • ServSafe food Handler’s Cards and Manager’s Certification
  • Community Gardening and STEM Lab
  • Feeding the Homeless 1 Mouth At A Time
  • Financial Literacy & Homeownership Education Referral Program
  • Wholistic Family Enrichment Services
  • Spiritual, Family, and Individual Counseling
  • Northwestern Legends Elementary School Food Pantry Program
  • HIV/AIDS Awareness
  • Alcohol & Substance Abuse Counseling
  • Weekly Hot Homeless Meal Feeds
  • Emergency 48 hour Family Food Basket Service

Food Pantry Services

Our Jacksonville community food pantry is a Feeding Northeast Florida partnership that provides nutritious food to families and individuals experiencing food insecurity. Open by appointment, the pantry stocks fresh produce, essential groceries, and balanced meal items, thanks to generous donations from local businesses, supporters, and volunteers. Every visitor receives respectful and dignified assistance, ensuring a positive and uplifting experience. The pantry is not just about providing food—it represents our commitment to community support, health, and empowerment, offering immediate relief and hope for a brighter, food-secure future.

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Homeless Outreach Program

Chef Harvey Foundation actively reaches Jacksonville’s homeless population through compassionate, direct outreach initiatives. Our volunteers prepare and distribute nutritious, freshly cooked meals directly to individuals in need, prioritizing dignity, care, and respect. Our outreach efforts extend beyond nourishment, building relationships and trust that enable us to connect individuals to essential services, support, and resources. By consistently meeting immediate needs, we foster pathways toward improved stability, dignity, and long-term wellness for those facing homelessness throughout the Jacksonville community.

Educational Workshops & Resources

We believe sustainable change is achieved through education and empowerment. Chef Harvey Foundation offers workshops focused on nutrition education, meal preparation skills, and budgeting strategies. Participants learn how to create affordable, nutritious meals and manage resources efficiently, reducing their long-term vulnerability to food insecurity. Our interactive sessions provide practical skills and confidence-building resources, empowering Jacksonville residents to make informed, healthy choices. Through education, we facilitate meaningful, lasting improvements that contribute significantly toward achieving sustained food security and community resilience.

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