JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Times are tight, but help is out there for families and individuals in need — and on Wednesday, a food pantry and clothing closet open its doors to help ease the burden that many currently feel.
First Coast Recovery Advocates and the Centro de la Esperanza host a food pantry and clothing closet every week at 23 West 8th Street in Springfield on Wednesdays from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. They partnered with The Lotus Flower Project and offered families free diapers.
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Kamala Williams, founder of The Lotus Flower Project, said they ran out in 30 minutes.
“We just can’t keep up with the need,” Williams said. “We are, again, so thankful for our partners that give to us to help those who are in need.”
Mecca Casiano has been coming for four months to help her get back on her feet.
“It helped me when I needed it the most, for circumstances in life, I have to start at zero,” Casiano said. “People here are super nice, you know, very patient, and they have everything you need and everything is like high-quality, especially the clothes back there.”
For those who want to pitch in and help, head to the Lotus Flower Project’s website for more information.
Next Wednesday, they’ll be giving out school supplies. If you’re interesting in going, you’ll want to arrive early. People this week started lining up at 3 p.m.