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Homeless Coalition St Johns County

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ESHC provides safe and secure housing for homeless children and their parents.

11/05/2026

Our community continues to show up for neighbors facing food insecurity, and we’re grateful for every donation that helps keep our pantry stocked.

Through October, we have served 5,778 individuals. In October alone, our food pantry recorded 663 visits, with families accounting for 86% of those visits. These numbers reflect the ongoing need for food assistance in our community.

Thank you to Bartram Academy, the Palencia neighborhood for organizing a food drive and delivering more than 500 food items and 500 non-food items, and Creekside Christian Church for their generous donations. Your kindness and generosity make a meaningful difference for those we serve.

Food insecurity continues to affect families, seniors, veterans, and individuals throughout St. Johns County. Thanks to the generosity of community members, churches, schools, and neighborhood groups, we can continue providing food and essential supplies to our campus residents and neighbors in need.

You can help us keep our shelves stocked! We are currently accepting donations of the following items:

Canned or pouched tuna, chicken, Spam, and Vienna sausages
Condiments, including mayo, mustard, ketchup, syrup, salad dressings, and BBQ sauce (regular sizes and individual packets)
Canned fruit, vegetables, potatoes, soups, ravioli, and spaghetti
Cereal, oatmeal, and grits
Dry milk
Pasta and spaghetti sauce
Boxed meals
Individually wrapped snacks, chips, popcorn, and crackers
Ready-to-eat microwave mac & cheese
Cup of Noodles
Peanut butter and jelly
Pancake mix in jugs
Baby food
Sugar packets
Bottled water and juice boxes
Coffee and tea
Flavored drink mixes

Donations may be dropped off or delivered to 64 Chapin Street between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Monetary donations are also welcome and can be made at https://homelesscoalitionstjohns.com/donate.

Thank you to everyone who helps us keep our pantry stocked and provide food and essential supplies to our neighbors in need.

11/03/2026

Set sail for a great cause!

The Marsh Creek Women’s Association is inviting the community aboard Royal Caribbean’s Harmony of the Seas for a four-night Cruise for a Cause, February 2nd–6th, 2027, with a portion of the proceeds benefiting local charities, including the Homeless Coalition of St. Johns County!

Departing from Port Canaveral and sailing to the Bahamas, this getaway offers plenty of opportunities for relaxation, entertainment, and fun with family and friends.

Oceanfront balcony cabins start at $558.48 per person, based on double occupancy, including cruise fare, port charges, and taxes. A $200 deposit per cabin is required, and pricing is guaranteed through November 16th, 2026.

We're grateful to the Marsh Creek Women's Association for including the Homeless Coalition among the organizations benefiting from this fundraiser. Every contribution helps us provide families experiencing homelessness with the stability and support they need to work toward self-sufficiency.

Make your next vacation one that gives back! Find more information and register at https://www.marshcreekwomensassociation.com/cruise.

11/02/2026

Historic homes are getting new life, and families are getting new beginnings at the Homeless Coalition of St. Johns County.

We're pleased to be featured in a recent TD Stories article highlighting how our historic railroad cottages have been transformed into safe, affordable homes for families experiencing homelessness.

The article also shares the story of a mother and son whose journey from homelessness to independence demonstrates what can happen when stable housing is combined with the resources and support families need to succeed.

Rent reporting is another way to help families build financial stability. By reporting on-time rent payments to credit bureaus, families can establish or improve their credit histories, potentially increasing their opportunities to qualify for future housing and other financial services.

We're grateful to the TD Charitable Foundation for its $175,000 Housing for Everyone grant, which helped us renovate nine historic homes, and for its continued partnership in helping families build brighter futures.

Read the full story and learn more about the impact of this partnership at:

https://stories.td.com/us/en/article/historic-homes-new-beginnings-supporting-families-through-housing-affordability-in-st-johns-county.

10/31/2026

Happy Halloween! 🎃🎃🎃

10/29/2026

Every child deserves to feel special on their birthday, and the Altrusa Club of St. Augustine is helping make that happen for children at the Homeless Coalition!

Thank you to Zac and Marci for delivering our kids' October “Birthday Backpacks,” along with a donation of women's sanitary items, diapers, and a riding toy for a toddler.

Each birthday backpack is filled with pajamas, a book, a stuffed animal, and a lap blanket. These thoughtful gifts bring excitement and joy to the children we serve, and we're grateful for Altrusa's continued support.

You can help keep this wonderful tradition going by purchasing items from Altrusa's Amazon wish list at www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3N00U32N96PIW. When checking out, please sign the gift card so the Altrusa Club knows who to thank.

At the Homeless Coalition of St. Johns County, our mission is to help families experiencing homelessness build a path toward stability and self-sufficiency. Community partnerships like this one provide more than essential supplies. They help create a supportive environment where children can experience the joys of childhood while their families work toward a more secure future.

10/28/2026

Help stock local food pantries for the holidays!

The annual Rock the Pantries Food Drive returns Friday, November 6th, from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., at The St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 1340C A1A South, St. Augustine, and Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, 1050 A1A North, Ponte Vedra Beach.

Last year, our community donated more than 31,000 pounds of food!

This year's drive will benefit 14 local food pantries, including Epic Cure, Inc., St. John's Ecumenical Food Pantry, Pie in the Sky St. Johns, Betty Griffin Center, St. Francis House & Port in the Storm, Home Again St. Johns, and the Homeless Coalition St Johns County, serving families, seniors, and individuals experiencing food insecurity throughout St. Johns County.

Donations of the following items are needed:

Peanut butter and jelly
Canned soups, stews, meats, beans, and vegetables
Canned, dried, or plastic-packaged fruits and applesauce
Pasta, rice, and instant potatoes
Cereal, granola bars, nuts, and crackers
Cooking oils
Diapers, baby food, and hygiene products

Please avoid glass containers, expired food, and items requiring refrigeration.

Simply drive into the main parking lot at either location, where staff will collect your donations. Donors can also enter to win a merchandise package from the two venues!

Every donation helps fill the shelves and support our neighbors in need this holiday season!

10/26/2026

Costumes, candy, pizza, and plenty of laughter and play made for a memorable Trunk or Treat celebration at the Homeless Coalition!

Thanks to the students from the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences, our resident children enjoyed a fun-filled Halloween-themed celebration. The university sponsored the event, providing all the decorated trunks and treats for the festivities.

Special guest Debra Weller of Tale Tellers of St. Augustine added to the fun, entertaining the children with stories and songs.

Marco's Pizza helped make the celebration even better by providing pizza for dinner at a generous discount.

We're grateful to these community partners for giving the children and families we serve an opportunity to celebrate, have fun, and make special memories together.

10/25/2026

The Bike Men of Flagler County, Inc. will offer free bike repairs on Tuesday, October 27th, from 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Homeless Coalition St Johns County, 64 Chapin St.

Whether your bike needs a quick fix or regular maintenance, they can help. All are welcome.

Flagler Open Arms Recovery Services - OARS and Discover & Recover St. Johns County will also be onsite for Homeless Coalition residents and walk-in in clients. Free naloxone will be available.

10/23/2026

Good food, live music, and a beautiful waterfront setting for a great cause!

Join us for the Homeless Coalition of St. Johns County’s Fall Low Country Boil Fundraiser on Saturday, November 14th, from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Genung’s Fish Camp, 291 Cubbedge Rd.

Enjoy a delicious Low Country Boil, live music from Jam Boyz, and an evening along the Matanzas River with friends and neighbors.

Every ticket supports our work helping families experiencing homelessness move toward stability and self-sufficiency.

Get your tickets today at https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/low-country-boil-2.

10/21/2026

Today was a milestone worth celebrating!

Thank you to everyone who joined us for today's ribbon cutting at the Homeless Coalition of St. Johns County as we celebrated the completion of our new Office and Service Building, Children’s Education Center, and newly renovated 24th home for a family.

We are especially grateful to our Board of Directors, The Community Foundation for Northeast Florida, the Delores Barr Weaver Legacy Fund, our dedicated volunteers and staff, and the many professionals and community partners who helped bring these improvements to life.

Special thanks to Bryan McCloskey, Architect, P.A.; Matt Lahti of Gulfstream Design Group, LLC; Paragon Engineering; ERS Engineering; Russell Rowland, Inc.; Brian Walsh for internet and phone wiring; Rick Hobbs of Hobbs land development; MJ Pacetti; Carabeo & Brothers for landscaping; and Andy Chambers and Carl Jacobson of Joseph Andrew Homes.

These improvements represent more than new and renovated buildings. They strengthen our ability to serve families experiencing homelessness and lay the groundwork for our next phase of housing expansion, which will add 16 affordable homes to our five-acre campus.

Thank you for being part of this important chapter in our mission to help families achieve stability and self-sufficiency. We look forward to what we can accomplish together!

Address

64 Chapin Street
Saint Augustine, FL
32084

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

(904) 819-0059

Website

http://linktr.ee/homelesscoalitionstjohnscounty, https://homelesscoalitionstjohns.com/

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