Having a meal on the table means everything to families during the holiday season, but there is some hope, thanks to local food drives happening across the area.
November 20, 2025 at 7:39 AM– The recent government shutdown took a toll on many families trying to make ends meet, which means putting together traditional holiday meals will be a challenge for some this year.
Having a meal on the table means everything to families during the holiday season, but there is some hope, thanks to local food drives happening across the area.During this season of giving, there are several opportunities for families to grab a turkey at free distributions. Military families will get some help this afternoon on base with an event hosted by Winn-Dixie and the USO Jacksonville outside the Naval Air Station Jacksonville entrance. It goes from 4-6 p.m. and you need your military ID with you to pick up food. Also happening Thursday, Lutheran Social Services of Northeast Florida has its food pantry open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.. Appointments run every weekday until next Tuesday, Nov. 25 but currently, the next available slots are only Monday and Tuesday. On Saturday, Feed The City will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 613 W. Ashley St. in downtown, and the Breakthrough Center Church is having its giveaway at noon on the corner of Flicker Avenue and U.S. 1. There’s also some good news for the wallet: Thanksgiving prices are trending down for a third-straight year. The American Farm Bureau says it’s a 5% decrease compared to 2024. The average turkey is going to cost you $21.50, which is down, more than 16% from last year.Overall across the country, the south region comes in as the most affordable place to make a Thanksgiving meal at $50.and we can add it to our list.President Trump signs bill to release Epstein files. What happens next?Downtown Jacksonville Investment Authority approves nearly $2 million for Mag's Cafe renovationNews4JAX reporter Aleesia Hatcher explains why online rumors of Jacksonville serial killer beganWater quality concerns in Fernandina Beach▶JSO addresses social media rumors of serial killer in JacksonvilleRichard's Swing Makeover Pt. 10: It's time to paint!Hometown ESPN analyst gets greenlight to build 20K square foot fitness facility in St. Johns CountyHometown ESPN analyst gets greenlight to build 20K square foot fitness facility in St. Johns CountyThe Weather Authority breaks down the numbers for our ongoing drought1:09River City Guide: Northeast Florida events to get you moving from Nov. 20 - Nov. 23Family identifies woman found dead under Blanding Boulevard bridgeDry spell continues across Northeast Florida, Southeast GeorgiaMore than 120 children rescued in 'Operation Home for the Holidays'The Ultimate TAILgate: Jax animal services hosts pet adoption ahead of Jags gameChristmas tree lighting at Nights of LightsCar narrowly missing sleeping child after crashing into apartment | 'Didn't know what to think'Difference between a 30 and 50 year mortgageVictim's family relieved after Palatka woman sentenced in 2022 fatal stabbingLocal Tiktok creator helps fuel Dachshund adoption waveNights of Lights returns this weekendBillboard honors Jacksonville man who was murdered in 2020Jacksonville grocer reports weekly loss of up to $25K amid SNAP delaysFree Food at Trout River Food Truck Park for those affected by SNAP delays
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