The Daily Bread Food Pantry at Mandarin Presbyterian was created to assist those families and individuals in need in our local area (Zip Codes served: 32217, 32223, 322257, 32258, and 32259).

The Food Pantry receives "Guests" each Tuesday from 4:30pm – 6:00pm at the MPC Office Campus on Mandarin Road (11844 Mandarin Road, Jacksonville, FL. 32223). Guests may receive assistance alternatively every two weeks. No one will be turned away on their initial visit, but thereafter, they must have documented evidence of their current address, including a zip code.

In 2025 (through September), we have distributed to over 250 households per month comprised of over 640 individuals! 

Here are needed items for our Food Pantry:

Other Ways You Can Help:

• We continuously seek canned and other shelf-stable dry goods to meet increasing demand. Standard distribution EACH WEEK to our guest families in need includes canned veggies, soups, fruits, tuna or chicken, boxed pasta and cereals, multi-serving oatmeals, and more. Additionally, our Clothes Closet ALWAYS needs clothing (garment) donations. In particular: women's dresses and blouses/tops, children's clothes (all ages - but primarily elementary age), and men's shirts and pants.
• We appreciate and are grateful for your prayers for this ministry and our guests as we continue stepping joyfully toward Jesus to support our neighbors in need. God has indeed shown his light on this ministry. The love and support our covenant partners have consistently given since our first day has enabled us to be a steady beacon and positive provisioner in our community.
• If you are interested in more information on this ministry or to volunteer please contact Mark Tanzler by email or call the MPC church office at 904.680.9944.