Wednesday Reference

Did you know that March is National Nutrition Month?

Reduce your risk of developing Type 2 Diabetes.

A yearlong program starting Wednesday, March 29 from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. The program meets weekly for first 6 months and once a month for remaining 6 months at the Jackson County Public Library 2929 Green St. Marianna, FL.

For more information call Whitney Merritt, Jackson County Health Department at (850) 526-2412 ext. 132

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Do you know about the food pantries available in Jackson County?

After speaking with several food pantries in the area, I heard that they serve anywhere from 160 to 3000 people per month. While many pantries require some type of registration information (application, proof of residency, identification, social security number, income level), others give food to anyone who needs it without requiring registration.

Be prepared to give this information for all members of the household:

Names
Ages
Address

New Easter Missionary Baptist—977 Hope Ave., Graceville.

Food pickup is the 4th Saturday of each month from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. Come early to receive a choice of meat. Closed on the 4th Saturday of June. For more information call: (229) 338-3543.

Restoration Network LLC/Mt. Moriah—8012 Highway 90, Sneads.

Food is distributed every Monday from noon till they run out (weather permitting). For more information call: (850) 718-1514.

Chipola Family Ministries—3004 Hwy 71 North, Marianna.

Food pickup is Tuesday and Thursdays from 9 a.m.-12 noon. Two Wednesdays a month, they offer a drive through distribution– no one is turned away. For more information call: (850) 526-4050.

Required Documentation

Completed application
ID
Proof of Income

Bethlehem AME Church—3100 Lovewood Rd., Cottondale.

Food pickup is the third Saturday of every month from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. For more information call: (850) 443-3519.

My Father's Closet–5374 Cliff St., Graceville.

Food pickup is Wednesday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Also, families can sign up for produce and bread on Tuesdays at the Graceville Civic Center. For more information call: (850) 263-9555.

Required Documentation

Completed application
ID

Elder Care Services (Town of Malone)—City Hall, 5182 9th Ave., Malone

Food distribution is on the 4^th Tuesday of the month. The drive through pickup begins at 1 p.m. For more information call: (850) 482-3220.

Elder Care Services (Jackson County)—2979 Daniels St., Marianna (old high school gym).

Food distribution is on the 3^rd Saturday of the month. Drive-through pickup is from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. For more information call: (850) 482-3220.

First Presbyterian Church—4437 Clinton St., Marianna.

Food distribution is once a month. Food pickup is drive-through on Wednesdays between 9 and 11 a.m. For more information call: (850) 693-1161.

Innovative Charities—1994 Hwy 71 South, Marianna.

Food distribution is once a month. Food pickup is drive through on Wednesdays between 10 a.m. and 12 noon. For more information call: (850) 573-3231.

Required Documentation

Social Security Card
ID
Proof of residency

Marianna Church of the Nazarene—4439 Kelson Ave. Marianna.

Food is distributed every other Tuesday from 12 noon to 5 p.m. For more information call: (850) 718-6217.

St. Luke's Episcopal Church—4362 Lafayette St., Marianna.

Food is distributed every Tuesday from 9 to 11 a.m. For more information call: (850) 482-2431.

St. Paul AME Church—Campbellton—5180 Hwy. 273, Campbellton.

Food is distributed on the 4th Tuesday from 8 to 11 a.m. For more information call: (850) 557-9746.

Salvation Army BAY GULF HOL JAX WASH Food Pantry—1824 West 15th St., Panama City.

Food pickup is Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 12 noon and 1 to 3 p.m. For more information call: (850) 769-5259.

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