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Nassau County

The Salvation Army Hope House – 410 South 8th Street – Fernandina Beach, FL  32034 – (904) 321-0435

Open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 10 AM – 12 PM & 1 PM – 4 PM

  • Compassionate Provision: Our Free Clothes Closet & Emergency Food Pantry (open Monday & Friday, 1:30-3:30 PM) offers clothing, linens, toiletries, and household items, generously donated by local businesses, churches, and individuals. Similarly, our food supply is sustained through various community partnerships and grants.
  • Financial Empowerment: We provide targeted financial assistance to households navigating crises or transitions, helping them achieve sustained stability and success. This aid is made possible through federal, state, local government grants, and the generosity of corporate and individual donors. We also administer specialized programs like "Move That Mountain," focusing on the working population.
  • Transportation Assistance: Unique in Northeast Florida, we offer essential travel and gas assistance. In 2023 alone, we provided 209 travel orders to over 182 people from 89 households, including gas, bus tickets, and more, thanks to private donations and occasional grants.
  • Inclusive Worship and Study: Our weekly worship service (Tuesdays at 12:00 Noon) is a mosaic of diverse backgrounds and denominations, united in studying God's Word and uplifting each other in fellowship.
  • Community Engagement: We offer opportunities for high school students and those on probation to fulfill their community service, engaging in meaningful work like bell ringing and other seasonal projects. We mentor and encourage participants, fostering a spirit of giving back.
  • Essential Resources: We equip our community members with necessary tools such as access to telephones, copy machines, scanners, and computers, aiding in job applications, communication, and document handling.

Special Programs for Active Engagement:

  • Camp Keystone: In 2023, this camp provided 7 underprivileged children aged 7-12 with an unforgettable four-day adventure, filled with wonder and excitement.
  • Smart Start for School: We bring smiles to children from low-income families by providing them with essential school supplies and backpacks, thanks to the support of local businesses and individuals.
  • Senior Angel Tree: Our initiative ensures that low-income seniors are cherished during Christmas. With the help of churches and businesses, we fulfill their wish lists, bringing joy and hope.

Facilitating Other Ministries: As a host for the Interfaith Dinner Network (IDN), we extend our facility to serve dinner to the hungry on designated days, highlighting our commitment to community service. Dinner is provided on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, & Friday from 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM, excluding holidays.

Your support, whether through sponsorship, donations, or volunteering, is not just an act of charity, but a powerful statement of love and hope. Join us in this journey of compassion and transformation, and witness the profound impact your contribution can make in the lives of many. As a donor, you have the flexibility to make a general contribution that allows us to allocate funds where they are needed most or to direct your gift to a specific cause close to your heart. Here are some of the programs you can choose to support:

  • Emergency Transportation Assistance: Covers travel and gas expenses for those in urgent need.
  • Move That Mountain Fund: Provides immediate aid to working individuals facing financial emergencies.
  • Essential Goods Program: Distributes food, hygiene products, and household necessities to families.
  • Financial Assistance Fund: Offers monetary help to those in critical financial distress.
  • Seasonal Initiatives: Includes the Senior Angel Tree, Camp Keystone for youth, and the Smart Start School Supply drive.

Every contribution, regardless of its nature, is invaluable. Whether you offer your time, skills, financial support, advocacy, or prayers, your generosity is fundamental to our mission and deeply appreciated. May you be abundantly blessed for your kindness and compassion.